The Annual GDU happens every first weekend in March. But Gatherings can take place before, during, or after those dates – what matters is creating space to unplug.

Anyone!

• Individuals, families, schools, businesses, clubs, and community groups all host Unplugged Gatherings.

• If you care about connection, you can be a Gatherer

Nope!

• Some people unplug for one hour, others for all 24. What matters is being intentional and making space for real connection in whatever way works for you and your community.

Nope! Participating in the Annual GDU is free for everyone. Memberships simply provide extra resources, support, and visibility if you want to take your Gathering further.

How to Participate:

1. Dream it up — Imagine your unplugged Gathering (big or small, anything counts).

2. Share it — Submit your Gathering to the Unplugged Map page.

3. Live it — Host your Unplugged Gathering and enjoy the magic of real connection.

4. Reflect it — Fill out your Gatherer Wrap-Up form and invite your Gatherlings (guests) to share theirs too: Gatherling Wrap-Up.

Anything!

• From yoga in the park, to a book circle, to a tech-free dinner with friends. Check out our Gathering Stories and Unplugging Ideas for inspiration!

• We’ve got your back! If you want extra guidance in planning a meaningful unplugged Gathering, join our Unplugged Memberships (relaunching early September). You’ll get resources, strategy tips, and a direct line of support from our team

• Wrap-Ups aren’t just paperwork, they’re how we measure impact and keep this movement growing.

• They help you reflect on your unplugging experience, share your story with the community, and show funders that unplugging matters.

• No Wrap-Ups = no fuel for the fire. Please don’t skip them – your story keeps our lights on.

• SuperGatherers are our community powerhouses. To join their ranks, host more than one Unplugged Gathering and complete Wrap-Ups for each one.

SuperGatherers get:

• Early access to seed-funding opportunities

• Invitations to give feedback on new resources

• Special recognition and promotions across the GDU network.

• We offer seed-funding when sponsorships and partnerships make it possible.

• Want to be the first to know when funding opens? Join our Unplugged Membership (coming back in September!) or sign up for our Newsletter for updates.

• We love sharing the unplugged story. For all PR, partnership, or sponsorship inquiries, please fill out our Partnership Form and our team will be in touch.