Back To Basics: Making Your Own Connections

[ UUID ] 76f418a9-cf18-4780-a80e-3f38a9394fcc

[ Session Name ] Back To Basics: Making Your Own Connections
[ Primary Space ] Decentralisation [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion

[ Submitter's Name ] Nicolas Pace [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] AlterMundi [ Submitter's GitHub ]

[ Language ] Spanish English

[ Localisation Support Requested ] No, I can host the session myself

What will happen in your session?

Participants will learn how to build a do-it-yourself Internet connection using mesh technologies.

Nico Pace will lead a hands-on session using open source hardware WiFi router to create a network onstage, work with participants to build a peer-to-peer platform, stream videos and even show how peer-to-peer instant messaging can happen.

It will be all about tinkering, exploring possibilities, and showing how anyone, anywhere, can connect their community.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

To show that alternative solutions to access are possible and that anyone is capable of building connectivity.

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

I will need two power outlets and some extension cords.

Time needed

90 mins