Scenic valley with sun flare over mountains

Crypto Commons Gathering

The fifth edition is an unconference that brings together hackers, builders, visionaries, and artists to imagine desired futures, probe regenerative forms of living, and playfully explore commons practices.

August 24-29
Reichenau an der Rax, Austria at the Commons Hub
Workshop by the river
People playing a card game
A scenic view of a lake with mountains in the background.
Wood-fired hot tub
A group of people gathered in a cozy room with a fireplace.
Person sitting by the river
Workshop by the river
People playing a card game
A scenic view of a lake with mountains in the background.
Wood-fired hot tub
A group of people gathered in a cozy room with a fireplace.
Person sitting by the river
Person sitting by the river
People sitting on rocks by a river during a discussion.
Street view of the venue
A serene garden with statues and lush greenery.
People walking in a green valley
A person presenting to a group in an outdoor setting.
Person sitting by the river
People sitting on rocks by a river during a discussion.
Street view of the venue
A serene garden with statues and lush greenery.
People walking in a green valley
A person presenting to a group in an outdoor setting.

What is an Unconference?

An unconference is a participant-driven event format that emphasizes open, flexible, and spontaneous discussions rather than traditional pre-planned presentations. Unlike conventional conferences, unconferences have no predefined agenda or speakers. Instead, attendees collaboratively propose topics, sessions, and activities on the spot, usually at the beginning of the event.

Participants vote or self-organize around topics they find most interesting, forming small groups or breakout sessions where discussions, workshops, or hands-on activities take place. The structure encourages active participation, collective knowledge sharing, and informal networking.

Unconferences are particularly valuable for fostering creativity, innovation, and community engagement, as everyone is considered equally qualified to contribute, share insights, and guide conversations. Common formats include open space technology, barcamps, and lightning talks, all of which rely heavily on attendee interaction and collective decision-making.