All events are open to the public. 

##Host your own

Learn more about [hosting your own Public Lab event here](/wiki/post-an-event), or submit an event by emailing [organizers@publiclab.org](mailto:organizers@publiclab.org).

##Upcoming events

Note: all times shown in Eastern Time Zone (GMT+5)
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##Event types

The Public Lab nonprofit supports five types of events:

**Open organizers calls** On the first Thursday of every month, there's an open call anyone can join and actually talk to other Public Labbers. The time alternates between 12:30PM and 7PM EST, please check the events listed for the first Thursday of the month on the calendar above. To join, simply add your name and either Skype username or phone number at the top of pad.publiclab.org/p/organizers and we'll call you in. 

**Open Hour** Open Hours can be hosted by anyone about anything. They happen on the 1st Monday or every month. The topics of open hour can vary from presentations on tools methods, discussions on environmental issues shared across regions, and approaches to data-based advocacy. There will be time for discussion and taking questions. Open Hours may be virtual or location based and are promoted broadly across the global Public Lab community.  

**Workshops, Fieldwork, "Toolshed Raisings"** 
Workshops run the gamut of preparing for, conducting, and following up with the results of place-based research. Topics range from hardware development and use, software development and use, data use for advocacy and organizing, local needs assessments, and place-based monitoring efforts. These meet-ups can also serve as a venue for local partners to present progress updates on ongoing work, recruit new participants, and troubleshoot tech and data issues.

**Annual Barnraising** Held in Louisiana during the Fall of each year
This is the closest thing we have to a Public Lab conference -- but with an emphasis on "doing stuff together" rather than just presenting/talking. In the spirit of bringing a community together to collectively raise a structure such as a barn, Public Lab comes together to develop tools, toolkits, supporting materials such as guides and tutorials, test the tools and develop new research directions and projects. Participants represent a wide range of interests from technologists and designers to social scientists and community organizers. 

Information on the next barnraising can be found here: http://publiclab.org/barnraising

**Regional Barnraising** New in 2014, held in different locations during the Spring/Summer of each year. The Regional Barnraising focuses specifically on the development of techniques and methods around a tool or local research questions. We encourage people to reach out to us with ideas about future topics/locations for Regional Barnraisings.