The Government and civil society of the Philippines will host the next Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia and Pacific Regional Meeting in Manila on February 5-7, 2025. This conference will bring together high level representatives of government, civil society leaders, and policy-makers from across the region, as well as global and regional partners to exchange experiences, best practices, and progress on open government initiatives and implementation on key issues.
Please contact asiapac@opengovpartnership.org with any questions.
Other Events
Open Tech Camp 2025
EngageMedia is organising Open Tech Camp 2025 – an unconference (or user-generated conference) that brings together digital technologists and social activists from across Asia-Pacific in a collaborative learning space dedicated to human rights tech. This two-day event fosters co-learning on privacy-respecting, secure, and open digital technology, enabling participants to build capacity and resilience in the face of digital threats. It is specifically designed for: Technologists interested in developing or customising tools for social change initiatives. Human rights defenders addressing internet freedom, digital rights, and online safety issues. Advocates, academics, and civil society practitioners passionate about advancing inclusive and fair digital ecosystems. Link to registration: https://forms.digisec.wiki/techcamp25
MyData 2025 conference
As AI reshapes our world, the stakes have never been higher. Better alternatives exist, and they’re here. Link to registration: https://conference.mydata.org/2025/7920360
Tech Salon #9: Online Collaboration Tool in Action
Tech Salon #9 will have a discussion on the topic of Online Collaboration Tool in Action. This discussion will share about teamwork, use of online tools, as well as which tools we should choose to work together online that are appropriate for your job. Monthly Tech Salon invites speakers from civil society organizations and experts to share experiences related to the use of institutional technology to learn from each other and enhance the use of ICT for social work. Pre-register: https://rb.gy/7zcie