Building the blocks of culture: objects, narratives, networks

​Hosted by 221A, Brinc, Future Primitive and Refraction Festival

Join industry pathfinders at the crossroads of decentralization, protocol development and cultural infrastructure for a showcase of projects defining British Columbia's Fair Data Ecosystem.

This event begins a new chapter for the region’s innovation ecosystem. Together, we’ll explore how founders, artists, and technologists are reimagining data ownership, access, and participation.

Featured Demonstrations
Experience working prototypes from partners and projects aligned with the Fair Data Mission:

• ​PERMA by Future Primitive: A next-generation image exchange protocol focused on permeance and provenance

• ​Refraction Festival: Exploring token primitives that bridge in-person cultural access and online community rewards

• ​FAIR Data Accelerator: Hear from Brinc about the accelerator’s vision, goals, and call for applications from Web3 builders focused on trustless, equitable infrastructure

​Panel Discussion
Leaders from Kindred Ventures, Future Primitive, Refraction, and 221A will discuss the emerging relationship between protocols, communities, and networks, and what’s needed next to scale the FAIR Data movement.

Performance & Social
The afternoon concludes with a music performance by Forrest Mortifee, demonstrating the themes of the event in their practice, followed by a casual happy hour for networking and connection.

​Limited capacity event with priority access for Web Summit attendees, investors, builders, artists, and cultural workers.