• Name: Festivals 2.0: The Future Of Shared Experience

• Program Lead: Mitch (bio below)

• Duration: Oct 14-18

• Format: Future-oriented concept ideation with a PopUp Fest ECL contribution work session

• Venue Needs: Co-working space with screen for sharing

• Description: Festivals 2.0 is an interactive discussion and work session focused on creating a real-world collaboration layer to connect digital communities.

  We envision a future where sustainable, community-driven events are both repeatable and transformative. This summit will gather dynamic creators to co-develop a next-generation festival model — a "techno-optimized" evolution of Burning Man.

  The PopUp Fest will serve as a culminating celebration to close the month, coinciding with DevCon kick-off, and unite participants to celebrate their shared vision of advancing humanity through technology, community, and innovative lifestyles.

  Link to Notion Overview

Link to Canva Design

High-Level Schedule: October 12 - 18

• Saturday: Meetup for dinner/drinks
• Sunday: Site visit (3-5 PM) with core contributors
• Monday - Friday: Workshop sessions
• Thursday: Additional site visit (3-5 PM)
• PopUp Fest Workblocks: 10a-Noon Tuesday & Thurs

Workshop Program

• Monday (12:30-2 PM)
  • Concept Discussion: Analyzing the current state of festivals with a case study on the Texas Eclipse
  • PopUp Fest ECL Work Session: Brainstorming contributions
• Tuesday (12:30-2 PM)
  • Concept Discussion: Identifying missing elements in social gatherings and creating engaging experiences that encourage repeat participation
  • PopUp Fest ECL Work Session: Selecting contributions
• Wednesday (12-1 PM)
  • Concept Discussion: Decentralizing event organization and structuring incentives. Topics include DAOs, alternative funding models, and collaborative decision-making
  • PopUp Fest ECL Work Session: Project resourcing