Programme

DRAPAC26 aims to bring together over 500 activists, policymakers, technologists, academics, and allies from across the movement. To ensure accessibility for participants across the region, the assembly will be a hybrid event, blending in-person attendance with robust online engagement.

Main event (Days 1-2)

Centred on the theme “Resilient Digital Futures: Co-creating Collective Resources across Movements”, DRAPAC26 will feature two days of discussions, workshops, showcases, and more activities. The main event explores the theme through two distinct tracks:

Track 1 – Co-creating shared resources

As civil society continues to adapt to shifting global dynamics and limited funding, human rights defenders must work together. This track focuses on building shared infrastructure – from platforms, systems, and databases, to skills, networks, and strategies – that can be scaled across the region.

Track 2 – Collaborative action across movements

As digital technology embeds into daily life, civil society must work across sectors to face intersectional challenges. This track focuses on bridging the gap between civil society, government, and the private sector to co-develop rights-based digital policies.

Shared infrastructure workshops (Day 3)

DRAPAC26 will host day-long thematic workshops focused on co-creating collective resources and shared tools.

Until Sunday, June 7, 2026, you can register to join DRAPAC26 in-person or remotely.

Support the event

Volunteering

Get behind-the-scenes experience and learn directly from the community. We will provide volunteers with a daily stipend, swag, and meals during the event. Volunteers must cover their own travel expenses and are not eligible for DRAPAC26 fellowship. Apply to be a volunteer at drap.ac/26/volunteers.

Sponsorship

We welcome financial or in-kind support to help cover travel for DRAPAC26 fellows. You can give directly to the DRAPAC Community Fund or email [email protected] for more information.