Giga Photo Contest 2025 Launch | The Joy Of Connection
Giga is excited to announce its inaugural photo competition, “The Joy of Connection”, celebrating photographers worldwide who capture the essence of human connection and the transformative power of internet connectivity.
The competition opens globally on 1 April 2025 with a call for photographs and stories highlighting the joy of connection. As part of the launch, Giga is hosting an in-person event at the Gallery Olivier Varenne - Art Moderne & Contemporain offering attendees exclusive previews and expert insights on the theme.
Launch Event highlights:
🎤 Moderated by Olivier Varenne, Director & Founder, Olivier Varenne - Art Moderne & Contemporain
Welcome Remarks by Christopher Fabian, Giga Co-Lead, UNICEF
Giga Photo Contest Preview by Daniel Ginsianmung, Giga Photo Festival Coordinator, UNICEF
“Through the Lens of the Next Generation: HEAD-Genève’s Student Jury” by Aurélie Elisa Gfeller, Dean of Studies, HEAD-Genève
“Documenting Connectivity in the Amazon” by Misha Vallejo Prut, Filmmaker & Photographer
In Conversation with Danaé Panchaud, Director, Centre de la photographie Genève, on "Why Connectivity Matters for Emerging Photographers"
This event is the first of a series in Giga’s Photo Festival 2025, an initiative that aims to amplify a global, participatory voice, recognizing connectivity as a human right and showcasing Geneva’s role as a hub for digital inclusion.