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
The First Cambodia EdTech Summit
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport invites stakeholders from all sectors, including tech companies, educational institutions, and development partners, to collaborate and showcase EdTech solutions at The First Cambodia EdTech Summit. Register here: https://edtechcambodia.org/register/
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
Fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon
Theme: Youth powering media and information literacy in digital spaces The UNESCO annual Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a major occasion for stakeholders to review and celebrate the progress achieved towards “Media and Information Literacy for All.” The Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon is an integral part of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Agenda Forum. It is an opportunity for young people and youth organizations worldwide to participate in creating innovative MIL learning in meaningful ways. Following the previous four successful editions, the fifth Global Media and Information Literacy Youth Hackathon will be held during Global MIL Week 2023. UNESCO and partners call on youth worldwide to participate in this virtual hackathon to design innovative solutions to a defined set of social challenges, in connection with the year’s theme: “Youth powering media and information literacy in digital spaces.” Youth from schools, universities, youth centers, youth organizations, and young leaders from around the globe are invited to participate. The winning teams and the outcome of the Hackathon will be presented during the Global MIL Week Youth Agenda Forum 2023. Timeline 1 July 2023: Registration opens 1 August 2023: Registration ends Between 5-10 August 2023: Two-day mentoring on MIL and the hackathon 15 August 30 September 2023: Hacking processes (teams meet to hack issues and develop solutions) 1 October 2023: Deadline for submission of pitches (submission advised before the deadline) 2-10 October 2023: Judging process 25 October 2023: Announcement of winners and presentation of projects during the Global MIL Week 2023 Youth Agenda Forum. Registration: https://indico.un.org/event/1005900/registrations/ For more information: https://www.unesco.org/en/media-information-literacy-week/fifth-youth-hackathon