Grants Funding Forum
The Future of Ecosystem Building
Come to an inspiring two-day event focused on the future of ecosystem building in Web3. The Grants Funding Forum is your opportunity to explore grants in depth, discover best practices, and connect with leaders and innovators in the field.
Event Highlights:
Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions covering grant basics, best practices, and advanced strategies for experienced participants.
Breakout Rooms: Take part in small-group discussions and collaborative sessions tailored to specific interests and expertise levels.
Talks and Panels: Gain insights from top experts in grants and DAO governance, including special sessions led by Octant and MetaGov.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with grants operators, potential grantees, and other key players in the Web3 ecosystem.
Knowledge Sharing: Learn from real-world case studies and hear about new ideas and innovations in grant programs from experienced projects.
Reasons to Attend:
Comprehensive Learning: Whether you're new to grants or a seasoned pro, there's valuable content for everyone.
Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders who have successfully managed grants programs.
Networking: Build relationships with peers, potential collaborators, and mentors to advance your project and career.
Future-Focused Discussions: Engage in conversations that will shape the future of ecosystem building and grant programs.
Exclusive Access: Enjoy invite-only workshops for in-depth learning.
Event Schedule:
Day 1: 7/9
10:00 AM
Mindfulness Session
Facilitator: Yannik and Simon
11:00 AM
Opening Talk
Speaker: James Kiernan (Octant)
11:20 AM
What is a Grant Funding - Grant Canvas
Speaker: CoachJ (Gitcoin)
11:40 AM
Call to Action - Build Better Grants Frameworks
Speaker: Eugene Leventhal (Metagov)
12:00 PM
Grant Allocation Strategy (Panel)
Speakers: James Kiernan (Octant), Kevin Owocki (Gitocoin), Ben Perez (POKT)
Moderator: Eugene Leventhal (Metagov)
12:40 PM
Positive Sum Ecosystems
Speaker: Beth McCarthy (Funding the Commons)
1:00 PM
Why a Pluralist Grants Framework is Taking Over (Panel)
Speakers: Disruption Joe (Thrive), Anke Liu (Stellar), Gwen (French Professor)
Moderator: Puncar
1:40 PM
Tokenization Over Grants
Speaker: Justice Conder (Polygon Labs)
2:00 PM
Grant Allocation Strategy (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Sejal Rakhan (Green Pill Network) and LauNaMu (Metrics Garden)
2:00 PM
Positive Sum Ecosystems (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Tereza Bizkova (Funding the Commons)
3:00 PM
Pluralist Grants Framework (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Katharina Voss and Disruption Joe (Thrive)
3:00 PM
DAO345: How We Turn the Cayman Islands into a Regen-Friend (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Ramona Tudorancea (JupiterBlock)
4:00 PM
Breakout Facilitator Discussions (Panel) - what we learned in the breakout rooms
4:40 PM
Applying to All Grants is Not Equal.
Speaker: Daniel Ospina (RnDAO)
5:00 PM
Acing the grant process: how to make your grant stand out.
Speaker: Gloria Kimbwala (SEI Foundation)
5:20 PM
How to Build Sustainable Organizations on Grant Funding and Beyond
Speakers: Marco Grendel (Storm Partners), Cheeky Gorilla (Protocol Guild), Lauren Luz (Giveth)
Moderator: Eugene Leventhal (Metagov)
6:00 PM
The Need for Funding Wild Experiments in Public Goods
Speaker: Sky
Day 2: 7/10
10:30 AM
OMGG (Observe, Move, Ground, Grant) (Movement Session)
Facilitator: Charlie Fisher (Dark Matter Labs)
11:00 AM
Why Taylor Swift Excels at Community Building Compared to All Web3 Projects Combined
Speaker: Azeem Khan
11:20 AM
Empowering Unbanked DAOers
Speaker: Julian Martinez (Stellar)
11:40 AM
How to Sustainably Grow the Community (Panel)
Speakers: Jana Bertram (Rari Foundation), Anjali Young (Collab.Land), James Kiernan (Octant)
Moderator: Mona Tiesler (Tokentus)
12:10 PM
Liquid Staking for Governance Tokens
Speaker: Coolhorsegirl (Tally)
12:30 PM
Technical Governance for DAOs (Panel)
Speakers: Aman (DAOstar), Raf (Tally), Michael (Open Zeppelin), Mehdi (Sigma Prime), Isaac (Logos)
1:00 PM
How to Build DAOs with Government
Speaker: Gidion Peters (Agile Future)
1:20 PM
Philanthropy is broken. Experiments around collaboration, degen energy, and regen memes?
Speakers: Jasper Driessens (GloDollar), Shot (Potlock), Lauren Luz (Giveth), Pranav (Climate Coordination), Celo, $REGEN
Moderator: Leen
2:00 PM
Community Growth (Breakouts)
Facilitators: Jana Bertram (RARI foundation), Anjali Young (Collab.Land)
3:00 PM
The Passport: Network State Interoperability (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Grace Rachmamy (DAO Leadership)
3:00 PM
Collaborative Finance (CoFi) in the Commons Hub Bruxelles (Breakouts)
Facilitator: Giulio Quarta (Commons Economy)
Key Sessions and Discussions:
Octant's Insights: Learn from Octant's latest findings and innovative ideas in the grants space.
MetaGov's Governance Talks: Gain knowledge from MetaGov's extensive experience in grants and DAO governance.
Stellar Ecosystem Building: Get inspired by the Stellar team on how to build a strong community.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the future of ecosystem building. Whether you're looking to understand the basics, explore best practices, or share your own experiences, the Grants Funding Forum is the place to be.
Get your ticket now at EARLY BIRD RATE and join a community dedicated to shaping the future of Web3 through grants and collaborative innovation.
Are you a grant operator or a DAO expert?
You can apply through the speaker application to speak and join invite-only workshops.