Fractal Toronto Village Gathering
Building a Scenius in Toronto
A Village Gathering to spark collective genius
You’re invited to a warm, intentional evening of connection, reflection, and co-creation — held at the intersection of Village's community-building model and Fractal’s vision of a thriving, neighborhood-scale ecosystem.
At its heart, this is more than just a gathering. It’s the beginning of a scenius.
🌟 What is a Scenius?
Coined by musician Brian Eno, scenius refers to the kind of collective creativity that emerges not from isolated individuals, but from interconnected networks of curious, driven, and imaginative people working in close proximity.
Throughout history, this creative energy has flourished in diverse communities such as:
🏛 Renaissance Florence
📚 The Bloomsbury Group in London
🔬 Bell Labs, birthplace of the transistor and the laser
💻 Y Combinator, the launchpad for iconic tech startups
🎨 The Harlem Renaissance
🌱 Mondragón’s cooperative movement in the Basque region
🌍 Rojava, a living experiment in cultural pluralism and decentralized democracy
These environments didn’t emerge by chance — they formed under special conditions: shared space, mutual trust, frequent connection, and cultural permission to experiment and co-create.
At Fractal, we’re committed to cultivating these kinds of generative ecosystems. This Village Gathering is your invitation to help spark one here in Toronto — rooted in diversity, mutual care, and community-powered innovation.
🧬 About Fractal Campus
Fractal is a neighborhood-scale platform designed to support whole human development. A place where you can live, learn, create, and connect with others who care.
It blends:
🏡 Housing networks of intentional residents across neighborhoods
🏛️ A community-run university offering in-person courses across disciplines
👾 Fractal Tech, a bootcamp and launchpad for startups and engineers
📍 Venues for creative expression, film nights, hackathons, and dances
🎉 And 100+ monthly events designed to nourish minds and hearts
🌿 What is a Village Gathering?
A Village Gathering is a gentle, high-trust ritual designed to help people feel seen, supported, and inspired. Whether you're new to Fractal, just passing through, or seeking deeper roots — you’re welcome here.
We'll move through:
Grounding – Land in your body and the moment
Acknowledgement – Offer gratitude or what’s alive in you
Community Connections – Share meaningful 1:1 conversations using simple prompts
Open Space Conversations – Join emergent group dialogues based on curiosity and energy
👥 Who is this for?
People dreaming of co-creating something bigger than themselves
Builders, facilitators, artists, technologists, and neighbors
Residents of co-living houses, online communities, and residencies
Anyone ready to help reweave the social fabric and cultivate collective intelligence
Come as you are. Leave more connected. Help build the scenius.