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
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