Listers,
The Internet Freedom Festival (IFF) just opened its call for proposals.As someone who has attended this event in the past, I think you wouldreally love the IFF experience. You get to meet amazing, passionatepeople from around the world and learn important skills. Also, throughtheir Diversity and Inclusion Fund, they will fund presenters from theGlobal South and underrepresented regions can receive travel funding.You can apply to be a speaker and request for travel assistance here:https://platform.internetfreedomfestival.orgA bit of background: The IFF takes place every year in Valencia, Spain.It is considered one of the largest and most diverse inclusivegatherings in the Internet Freedom space. It brings together over 1000people from +100 countries, to join forces against online censorship andsurveillance. People in attendance includes activists, technologists,digital security trainers, journalists, designers, policy advocates, andmuch more. The goal of this one-of-a-kind gathering is to allow peopleto share knowledge and resources, and collectively improve the services,strategies, and tools offered to individuals on the frontlines. The 2018the IFF will have seven themes, which you can see here:https://internetfreedomfestival.org/#themesYou can apply to be a speaker and request for travel assistance here:https://platform.internetfreedomfestival.orgThe team welcomes any and all questions, so feel free to reach out tothem at team@internetfreedomfestival.org.