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.

FAQ

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.

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!).

How do I buy tickets?

Apply using this form and if we think you'd be a good fit, we'll email you a Lu.ma ticket link!

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.

Where is the camp located?

A classic American summer camp situated around 90 minutes outside of Austin, TX, USA. We'll send you the exact address when it gets closer to the date.

Will my dietary restrictions be accommodated?

We will have options for gluten free, lactose free, and vegetarian/vegan diets. If you have any allergies or other restrictions, please reach out to us and we'll see what we can do.

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.

I'm traveling far for this. How will I get to the site?

We'll have shuttles running from the Austin airport (AUS). They will depart to Camp from AUS at 2pm and 6:30pm on Friday the 11th and leave Camp to head to AUS at 11:30am on Monday the 14th.

What will I need to bring with me?

We suggest clothes, a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, a towel, toiletries, bug spray, flip flops for showers, a swimsuit, tech basics (phone charger, powerbank), earplugs and an eye mask for sleeping, and something delightful to share with other attendees.

Camp Schedule

Friday, October 11

Shuttles from Austin airport (AUS) to Camp depart at 2pm and 6:30pm

3pm - 8pm: Registration Open

6pm: Dinner

8pm: Opening Ceremony

9pm: Campfire and Cantina

Saturday October 12

8am: Early Risers - Yoga, Movement, Cold Plunge

8am - 9:30am: Breakfast

10am: Sensemaking the Movement - Small group discussion on the state of the field

11am: Polarities - A rousing exploration of convergence and divergence on network society hot takes

12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch

2 - 4 pm: Participant-Led Sessions - Leaders from the field share perspectives and insights for in depth discussion with participants

4 - 6pm: Pool Party, DJs with an Open Bar

6 - 7:30pm: Dinner

7:30pm - onwards: Campfire, Game Room, Tea House, Speakeasy, and Karaoke

Sunday October 13

8am: Early Risers - Yoga, Movement, Cold Plunge

8am - 9:30am: Breakfast

10am: Experiments in Cooperation - Learn by doing

11am - 12:30pm: State of the Field - Leaders of network society projects share perspectives and challenges, followed by an interactive workshop to solve real world challenges

12:30 - 1:30pm: Lunch

2 - 4pm: Open Space - Emergent workshops to dive deeper in the conversations that are most alive

4 - 6pm: Pool Party Round 2, featuring water slide races

6 - 7:30pm: Texas BBQ Banquet

8 - 9pm: Closing Ceremony

9pm - onwards: Party at the Pirate Ship

Monday October 14

8am: Early Risers - Yoga, Movement, Cold Plunge

8am - 9:30am: Breakfast

10am - 11:30am - Relaxed check out and opportunity to exchange contact information

11:30am - Buses depart for AUS airport