About Fadia Elgharib
From corporate lawyer to community manager of a global network of over 250 innovators, and a curator at Europe's leading digital society festival.
My career journey has been driven by a passion for people, purpose, and meaningful connection. After starting in Banking and Finance Law, I transitioned into the world of digital innovation and social impact.
Since 2018, I've been part of the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG), where I support makers, technologists, educators, and community builders from across the Global South and beyond. With a Master's degree focused on the societal impacts of digitalization, I'm especially interested in how inclusive, grassroots innovation can drive change.
At re:publica, I curate the Makerspace stage, hosting hands-on workshops that explore the intersection of technology, design, and community. I also lead GIG's online community-building efforts, facilitating meetups and co-creating digital spaces that encourage knowledge exchange, collaboration, and growth.
I'm passionate about building bridges — between people, regions, and ideas — to foster more equitable and connected futures.
Current Roles
Global Innovation Gathering • Oct 2019 - Present
Supporting makers, technologists, educators, and community builders from across the Global South and beyond. Leading online community-building efforts, facilitating meetups and co-creating digital spaces that encourage knowledge exchange, collaboration, and growth.
re:publica • Jan 2020 - May 2025
Curating the Makerspace stage at Europe's leading digital society festival. Hosting hands-on workshops that explore the intersection of technology, design, and community.
Verbund offener Werkstätten e.V. • Jan 2025 - Present
Part-time board member supporting the German association of open workshops and makerspaces.
Past Projects
Global Innovation Gathering • Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
Project Manager for Careables, an EU Horizon 2020 initiative focused on open-source assistive technology and inclusive design.
careables.org →Media and Outreach / Digital Community • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
Led media outreach and digital community initiatives for DOX BOX, supporting documentary film and storytelling in the MENA region.
paper planes e.V • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
Communication and outreach for the Pop-Up Wald Berlin Project, an urban greening initiative.
Education
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences • 2017 - 2019
Focused on the societal impacts of digitalization. Grade: 1.4
Cairo University • 2009 - 2013
Activities: ALMUN (Arab League Model United Nations)
Certifications & Skills
Let's Work Together
Ready to build resilient digital communities? I'd love to discuss how we can achieve your goals together.