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
Other Events
2025 Geo for Good Summit Singapore
The Geo for Good Summit is intended for nonprofit, academic, public sector, private sector, and Indigenous peoples and local communities who are using Google Earth Engine and other geospatial tools for planetary sustainability and human resilience. By attending the Summit, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and share about the latest science and technical advances in sustainability, delve into Google’s supporting geospatial solutions, and hack together. When: Sept 8-11, 2025 Where: Google Singapore Cost: Free. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses How to Attend: Because space is limited at the event venue, interested candidates will need to apply (and be accepted) to attend. Applicants must demonstrate how their work leads to planetary sustainability and human resilience around the world.
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
Science Talk #6: Current Situation of Drought in Cambodia
The event provides an opportunity for 25 participants from media institutions, universities, indigenous groups, and civil societies to meet with scientists in the field of environment to obtain scientific data for use in their work. This event is co-organized by CamboJA and Open Development Cambodia (ODC) under funding support from USAID through fhi360. Register: https://forms.office.com/r/PeAxg2vSs5