April 3, 2024

The wait is over! DWeb Camp tickets are now available 🎟️

Unveiling DWeb Camp 2024

The countdown begins! 🎉 Tickets for DWeb Camp are officially up for grabs, marking the start of an exhilarating journey.

DWeb Camp is a five-day retreat for builders and dreamers to connect, learn, share and have fun as we work towards building a better, decentralized web. A web that actualizes the principles of trust, human agency, mutual respect, and ecological awareness.

We’ll head back to the beautiful redwoods near the Mendocino coast of California where we’ll explore the theme of migration and how we can move together toward the web we want and deserve. We’ll be tackling real-world challenges that technology may address: can we bring tools to migrate people and data onto the Decentralized Web?

As always, our goal is to create a safe space and a caring community, grounded outside in nature, where we can explore the hidden dynamics and consequences of technology. A place where we can build tools to solve real-world needs.

📅 Dates: Aug 7-11, 2024 📍 Location: Camp Navarro, California 🚀 Theme: Migration: Moving Together

DWeb Fellowship application deadline extended to April 8!

The deadline for applications to the DWeb Fellowship has been extended to April 8th.

We are seeking community organizers, technologists, educators, researchers, activists, journalists, designers, creators and everyone in between who are not only imagining a better web but also building it for and with historically marginalized and underserved communities.

Whether you are working on developing an internet circumvention tool, running a community mesh network, or curating an exhibition on data ownership, we would like to hear your voices as we gather to build a more just, inclusive, and accessible web at DWeb Camp 2024.

Have questions? Head over to our FAQs blog post. If your questions are not covered, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at dweb+fellowship@archive.org.

Have questions?

Ask Us Anything April 18!

Have questions about what to expect at Camp this year?

Join us at our Ask Us Anything session on Thursday April 18, where some of our Camp organizers will be available to answer your questions directly.  If you have friends or colleagues curious about Camp, this is the perfect way to introduce them to our unique, outdoors event. We’ll have two sessions:

Session A (Europe/Africa friendly time): Thursday April 18: SF/Seattle/Vancouver/Phoenix: 10:00 AM / Austin 12:00 PM / New York/DC/Boston: 1:00 PM / Buenos Aires/Sao Paulo: 2:00 PM / London: 6:00 PM / Prague/Berlin: 7:00 PM / Bangalore: 10:30 PM // Friday April 19: Shanghai/Singapore: 1:00 AM

Session B (Asia friendly time): Thursday April 18: SF/Seattle/Vancouver/Phoenix: 6:00 PM / Austin 8:00 PM / New York/DC/Boston: 9:00 PM / Buenos Aires/Sao Paulo: 10:00 PM // Friday April 19: London: 2:00 AM / Prague/Berlin: 3:00 AM / Bangalore: 6:30 AM / Shanghai/Singapore: 9:00 AM

Call for Session Proposals

Every year at Camp, we ask of ourselves, what do we have to share?

Here’s an idea: you can propose activities, talks, panel discussions, presentations, or workshops about a variety of topics. It could be a project you are involved in, a personal interest, or an insight you've had recently.

We invite you to be part of the lineup of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions that make up DWeb Camp. We look forward to receiving your proposals and creating an unforgettable experience together.

Volunteer at DWeb Camp

There are lots of ways to stay connected and involved at DWeb Camp. We are looking for leaders with many skills. DWeb Camp is built and run by volunteer power. Are you a team player, a DIY builder who loves the outdoors? Can you paint a sign, lay cables or help erect a tent? Are you a thrifty maker, known for turning discarded items into gold? Then we are looking for you!

Apply by May 24, 2024. to be a Space Steward, Weaver or Volunteer

Volunteers work before, during or after the camp as part of a fun and dedicated team of superheroes.

Half time volunteers cover five 3-hour shifts during Camp and qualify for a 50% ticket reimbursement. (Total commitment: 15 hours)

Full time volunteers come to both the BUILD (August 5-7) and TAKE DOWN (August 11-12) to help set up and strike the camp. Then during Camp, volunteer five additional 3-hour shifts and qualify for a 100% ticket reimbursement. (Total commitment: time at build and takedown + 15 hours)

Or just volunteer for the fun and camaraderie.

Space Stewards help guide and support activities in specific venues around the camp. They curate the session proposals before the event, and assist in facilitating the space’s activities. If selected, space stewards receive 100% free campership and just have to cover lodging and transportation!

Weavers facilitate small group discussions in their sharing circle of 5-8 people at the end of each day. This helps Campers connect more deeply with others and reflect on the day’s activities and discussions.

Be sure to buy a ticket now to secure a spot and if selected we will refund your ticket fees. If you do not secure a spot and choose not to come, we're happy to refund your ticket in full.

Attend the 8th Funding the Commons

​Are you a builder, researcher, academic, student, funder, philanthropist or public official deeply immersed in or curious about the future of public goods funding? Then join the 8th Funding the Commons conference from ​April 13 to 14, 2024 at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California.

This event will  focus  on two areas of rapid innovation underpinning fundamental infrastructure for navigating the digital-physical commons: AI and the Open Web.

Your ticket also grants you access to the inaugural Earth Commons, a sister conference focused on exploring new funding models and mechanisms for climate action. This parallel event will take place at the same location. 

Learn more and register here. Thanks for reading!Questions? Write to dweb@archive.orgStay in touch via our Matrix Channel, Discord, Bluesky, Mastodon, or X. Our mailing address is:300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.