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
Other Events
Tech Salon #12: What can AI do for CSOs?
Tech Salon #12 will discuss AI (ChatGPT & Google Bard). What can AI currently do for civil society organizations? The 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://forms.gle/5s1RE7fLbNEkzToD9
Data visualization and storytelling
Training opportunity on “Data Visualization and Storytelling” for citizen journalists, media practitioners, CSOs, and indigenous youths is coming! Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a three-day training from December 20-21, 2022 (Online) and December 26, 2022 (Phnom Penh). This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360. Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3US9PAv Deadline of application: 28 November 2022.
Tech Salon #10: Facebook and Telegram Account Security Rules
Tech Salon #10 will share topics, tips, security rules for Facebook accounts and telegrams, some of the limitations and reasons that could lead to an attack on you, and some protection measures. Speaker: Mr. Sophat Chy Pre-register: https://forms.gle/JTcwzcMEnUy6sWyi9