Tech for Good Organisers March 2023 Retreat
Please note: We can now only cover accommodation for the Friday night.
Do you organise a Tech for Good group, or would like to? Would you like to meet other organisers and learn from each other? Are you looking for inspiration and support? Are you wondering what sorts of online tools would help you manage your groups? Would like to find like-minded folks to collaborate with?
If any of the above sound interesting to you, come along to our March 2023 Retreat! It’s an all-expenses* covered unconference-style peer-learning event where you can meet and learn from other Tech for Good group organisers.
What’s a Tech for Good group organiser?
To us, “tech for good” is the intentional use of technology to drive positive outcomes for people and planet. There are many subsets to this, for instance:
you support charities to implement technology in a ‘tech surgery’ type event,
you run an ethical AI meetup
you run a group which champions tech justice
you run a community of tech for good enthusiasts on slack
you hold meetups to inspire tech for good innovation
About the Tech for Good Organisers Network
We are a community for ‘tech for good’ organisers across the UK and Ireland. We work together to share best practice, support one another, and help ensure that tech for good communities can thrive. If you already run a tech for good community, or want to set one up, then join us.
As leaders of tech for good communities, we aim to keep our networks sustainable and effective. We would also love to see new communities emerge and grow the tech for good movement.
What’s the Retreat about?
Our retreats are an in-person events which allow Tech for Good organisers to meet, learn and collaborate.
This retreat is an unconference-style event, which means you can bring your own projects and questions to share and discuss.
Previously we’ve had sessions about:
Digital tools for community organising
How to engage infrastructure organisations and councils
Data mapping
How to build diverse communities
And much more!
It’s also a lovely chance to meet a wonderful group of organisers who centre care and collaboration in our work.
Rough Day Plan (for Friday 24 March)
09:00 - 09:30 - Arrival, Tea & Coffee
09:30 - 10:30 - Welcome, Intro and guide to the space
10:30 - 13:00 - Open Sessions
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch (Community meal)
14:00 - 14:30 - Walk & Talk or quiet co-working space
14:30 - 16:00 - Open sessions
16:00 - 16:30 - Break, Tea & Coffee
16:30 - 18:00 - Open sessions
18:00 - 18:30 - Break / Drinks
18:30 - 20:30 - Dinner (Community meal)
20:30 - late - Entertainment (eg pub quiz, games, dancing space, etc)
Accommodation can be provided for the night before (Thursday) or the Friday night, if attendees would like. Most of the accommodation would be either shared accommodation or single rooms.
Depending on the venue, you're also welcome to pitch your own tent! If possible, you can also stay in your own campervan if you prefer.
How much does it cost?
We cover almost all expenses, including accommodation, transport to and from the venue, snacks, meals and venue hire costs. We also cover access support needs.
We don't cover additional expenses such as alcoholic drinks.
Access needs
Please let us know of any access needs you may have to attend the event in the form or via email, and we’ll be in touch very soon.
Any questions?
If you have any other questions, please feel free to message or email Nish on nish.t4g[at]gmail.com.
