Network Society Camp

OCTOBER 11-14, 2024

Austin, Texas, USA

Three days of connection, coherence, and fun at a classic American summer camp for founders, builders, and leaders of the network society ecosystem

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Questions? Email team@tns.camp

Why

Every movement begins with a group of people aligned around a shared vision of something better—to cohere around relationships and values before tech platforms and economic models. The network before the state.

This event is calling together an intimate, curated group of leaders that represent a diverse array of perspectives for three days of facilitated workshops, unconference-style talks, and the magic that comes from late-night fireside conversations.

Network Society Camp will be taking place at a classic American summer camp to shake up the conference-as-usual vibes and remind us that work and play enhance each other.

What

Network Society Camp will take place from October 11-14 near Austin, Texas, USA.

The venue is 90 minutes outside of Austin, and we will have shuttles running to and from AUS airport for attendees. We will provide housing, meals, and activities so you can focus on making new connections and deepening old ones. Tickets to TNS Camp are $700, which is all-inclusive onsite (covers attendance, lodging, food, drinks, and buses for the whole event). We offer discounts and scholarships to those who need them.

Interested in deepening relationships with fellow network builders—both fans and skeptics of network societies? We're curating participants via a mix of public applications and direct invites. This event will be an intimate gathering with a curated set of attendees. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a registration cutoff of September 27th.

Schedule

Friday, Oct 11

2pm
@
Austin Airport
1st Shuttle from Airport to Camp
Be at the arrivals/baggage claim area (there's only one) 15 minutes early.
3pm
@
Acropolis
Registration Starts
6:30pm
@
Austin Airport
2nd Shuttle from Airport to Camp
Be at the arrivals/baggage claim area (there's only one) 15 minutes early.
7:30 - 8:30pm
@
Filling Station
Dinner & Welcome
8:30pm - ∞
@
Lone Star Pavilion
Campfire & Cantina
S'mores available. Cantina at Lone Star Pavilion is open for snacks and drinks.

Saturday Oct 12

8 - 9am
@
Dance Studio
Early Risers
Yoga, movement, cold plunge
8 - 9:30am
@
Filling Station
Breakfast
9:30am - 12pm
@
Town Hall
Opening Session
Opening remarks by Jon Hillis, followed by small group sessions.
12:30 - 1:30pm
@
Filling Station
Lunch
1:30-2:30
@
Town Hall
Participant-Led Sessions 1
Fractal (conference room), Pronomos (town hall), NS Connect (workshop)
2:30 - 3:30pm
@
All Over
Participant-Led Sessions 2
Cabin (dance studio), Geoship (town hall), VDAO (workshop)
3:30 - 6:30pm
@
All Over
Drop-in Camp Activities
Archery, Axe Throwing, Kayaing, Climbing/Zipline
3:30 - 6:30pm
@
Pool
Pool Party
Music, drinks, water slides, and time to unwind.
6:30 - 7:30pm
@
Filling Station
Dinner
7:30pm
@
The Point
Evening Gathering
8pm - ∞
@
All Over
Choose Your Own Adventure
Campfires, Karaoke, Speakeasy, etc

Sunday Oct 13

8 - 9am
@
Dance Studio
Early Risers
Yoga, movement, cold plunge
8 - 9:30am
@
Filling Station
Breakfast
9:30 - 12pm
@
Town Hall
Morning Group Session
10:30 - 12:30pm
@
All Over
Drop-in Camp Activities
Archery, Axe Throwing, Kayaing, Climbing/Zipline
12:30 - 1:30pm
@
Filling Station
Lunch
1:30 - 3:30pm
@
All Over
Unconference Sessions
3:30 - 6:30pm
@
All Over
Drop-in Camp Activities
Archery, Axe Throwing, Kayaing, Climbing/Zipline
3:30 - 6:30pm
@
Pool
Pool Party
Music, drinks, water slides, and time to unwind.
6:30 - 7:30pm
@
Filling Station
Texas BBQ Banquet
7:30 - 8pm
@
Forum
Closing Ceremony
8pm - ∞
@
Aquanaut Village
Closing Party
DJ, open bar, bean bag hangout area.

Monday Oct 14

8 - 9am
@
Dance Studio
Early Risers
Yoga, movement, cold plunge
8 - 9:30am
@
Filling Station
Breakfast
9 - 12am
@
Acropolis
Checkout
Relaxed check out with linen & equipment return. Open space for people to follow up on convos and get contact information as they prepare to depart.
11:30am
@
Acropolis
Shuttle leaves from Camp to Airport

FAQ

What do you suggest I put on my packing list?

It's gonna be mostly hot and sunny, but temperatures drop in the evenings so dress appropriately. The forecast is 90s during the day and 60s at night. Here are some things we recommend:

  • clothes
  • swimsuit
  • comfortable shoes
  • flip flops for showers
  • sunglasses
  • hat
  • sunscreen
  • pants and a longsleeve for the evenings
  • towel
  • toiletries
  • bug spray
  • tech basics (charger, powerbank)
  • earplugs and eyemask for sleeping
  • something delightful to share with other attendees

What are sleeping conditions like?

This is a children's summer camp and as such you'll be on twin XL bunks in shared, rustic rooms. There are hotels in the area as an option for people who don't feel comfortable with the cabins, but we strongly encourage you to sleep on site for the full, shared experience.

What are we doing at Camp?

  • Connecting with people from around the world passionate about the movement.
  • Diving deep in facilitated small group conversations about network state theory and practice.
  • Learning from the field through participant-led conversations and workshops.
  • Enjoying fun and games unique to summer camp (Archery! Canoes! Campfire! Cocktails!).

What about network cities, network states, network sovereignties, coordi-nations, network nations, and other adjacent ideas?

We've called this event Network Society Camp because it aims to include all of these ideas. This movement is inherently pluralistic, and a core goal of the event is to bring together people with a wide range of perspectives and approaches. If you are interested in any of these ideas, your perspective will be an important part of the collective sensemaking we will do together.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, this event is at a summer camp and will be great for all ages. Kids tickets are free! We are specifically designing it to be family friendly, so please get in touch if you want to bring your family so we can work with you.