The Circumvention Tech community is behind the creation of various free software anti-surveillance and anti-censorship tools, with Tor being the most well known. It also includes organizations that help journalists, activists, and citizens understand different strategies and tactics they can use to protect and empower themselves online. Hear from key voices about: where and why these technologies are used, and current challenges in the space; who makes up the circumvention tech community, and how it compares to other free software communities; how to get involved, with an intro into key community gathering points, like Techno Activism 3rd Monday and Noisy Square; and a case study on how to make the space sustainable.
Speakers: Carolyn Anhalt Nicholas Merrill Sandra Ordonez George Rosamond