DWebYVR Planning Meeting
- Date
- 2025-05-08
- Location
- How to get into Z-Space https://wiki.z-space.ca/s/1d4ea416-983e-4fd8-a69c-b8b30204bf77, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Host
- DWeb Vancouver (DWebYVR)
About this event
DWebYVR is where local people interested in a more decentralized, community-driven web can stop talking in the abstract and start shaping something together in Vancouver. This planning meeting is a working session for people who want to help define what DWebYVR becomes next: the conversations it hosts, the projects it supports, and the kind of local community it builds. What Is This? This is an in-person planning meeting for the DWebYVR community. Rather than a formal conference or a speaker-heavy meetup, this session is designed to bring people into the same room to discuss priorities, share ideas, and coordinate the next steps for future gatherings and community activity. If you have been looking for a way to get more involved in decentralized web, digital autonomy, community technology, or adjacent local organizing, this is a practical entry point. You do not need to arrive with a finished proposal or deep technical expertise. What matters most is a willingness to participate, listen, and help shape the direction of the group. The format is likely to feel collaborative and conversational. Expect a room where people compare notes, surface opportunities, and talk concretely about what would make DWebYVR useful and alive for the people who show up. What to Expect The meeting centers on planning, discussion, and connection. This is not a passive audience experience. You should expect a participatory session where attendees contribute ideas, discuss possible event formats, and help identify what the local community wants to build. A typical flow for a meeting like this may include: Introductions and quick context-setting so everyone understands the purpose of the gathering Open discussion about priorities for DWebYVR, including topics, formats, and goals for future events Community input and idea-sharing from people with different backgrounds, interests, and levels of involvement Informal networking before, during, or after the planning conversation Because this is a planning meeting, the value comes from the room itself. Some people may arrive with ideas about workshops, talks, reading groups, demos, or recurring meetups. Others may come to learn what already exists and find out where they can plug in. Both are useful. The point is to create enough structure to move from interest to action. You can also expect a more grounded kind of networking than at a large event. Conversations here are likely to be specific: what kinds of events are needed, what communities should be connected, what practical barriers exist, and what a strong local DWeb scene could look like over time. Why Attend If you care about the future of the web but want your involvement to be local, tangible, and community-based, this meeting offers a direct way in. Instead of waiting for the perfect event or the perfect roadmap, you can help make it happen alongside others who are thinking seriously about the same questions. This is also a good setting for meeting people across disciplines. Decentralized web conversations often bring together technologists, organizers, artists, researchers, advocates, and curious community members who each see different parts of the problem. A planning session creates space for those perspectives to meet early, before things become overly fixed or formal. You may leave with: A clearer sense of what DWebYVR is trying to build locally New relationships with people working on related ideas in Vancouver Opportunities to contribute to future meetups or community efforts Better visibility into what topics and formats are emerging as priorities Even if you are still figuring out your place in this space, attending can help you understand where your interests fit. Planning meetings are often where new collaborations begin, where gaps become visible, and where a community becomes more real. Practical Details This event takes place in person in Vancouver, Canada at Z-Space. The location details are provided here: How to get into Z-Space: https://wiki.z-space.ca/s/1d4ea416-983e-4fd8-a69c-b8b30204bf77. If you are attending, it is worth checking the access instructions in advance so arrival is smooth. The meeting starts on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 PM PDT. Since this is a collaborative session, arriving on time will help you catch the framing and participate from the beginning rather than dropping into the middle of the discussion. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: This is an in-person community meeting, so discussion and participation are central You do not need to be an expert to contribute meaningfully The venue access instructions matter, so review them before you head over This is a good event for conversation, not just observation If you have been waiting for a lower-friction way to meet the people behind DWebYVR, learn what is taking shape, and help influence what comes next, this planning meeting is the right room to be in.
Who should attend
This is for people who want to help shape a local community, not just attend one from the sidelines. - **You care about decentralized web ideas** and want to explore them in a practical, local context rather than only online. - **You want to contribute to future events or community direction**, whether that means suggesting topics, helping organize, or simply showing up consistently. - **You are technically involved in adjacent spaces** such as open-source tools, privacy, digital rights, peer-to-peer systems, community infrastructure, or internet governance. - **You are a community builder, artist, researcher, student, or organizer** who sees connections between technology and public life and wants to meet others thinking along similar lines. - **You are DWeb-curious but not yet deeply involved** and want an approachable way to understand the local scene, ask questions, and find where you fit. - **You value smaller, more participatory gatherings** where discussion, coordination, and relationship-building matter more than polished presentations. If you want a seat at the table while DWebYVR is being shaped, this meeting is a strong place to start.