Brew Build #5 sev & April’s New Year
Welcome! FediCollective is about building a warm, diverse community where everyone can learn and grow. No question is too small, no idea too silly.
Our motto: Bridges, not walls.
📅 Agenda
Intro & Icebreakers (5 mins)
Crissy introduces FediCollective.Group Discussion (30 mins) with sev & April on Ethical AI, Economy of Wisdom Foundation update
Afterward, feel 25 min. mingle in small groups or 1‑on‑1. The café stays open until 6pm, so hang out as long as you like!
New Year: A VIBE Check on All Things New
Let's connect over the things that truly light us up. Join a cozy, open chat where we celebrate the people, the food, the concepts, or the little things in life that we absolutely look forward to!
Got a new person (or pet!) who inspires you? Share
Discovered a new food that changes your life? Share the recipe/restaurant
Obsessed with a new piece of tech or a philosophy? Show it off
This is about building community and sharing genuine, joyful connections. Come prepared to leave your professional shield at the door and show us what you cherish. All are welcome—especially those who are usually "all business."
VIBE Check Rule: No negativity! We are here to amplify the good.
🌎 Land Acknowledgment
We honour that we live and work on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples: the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil‑Waututh Nations.
☕ Venue
Reservation under “Crissy” (seating near the door).
Just a 3‑minute walk from Royal Oak Skytrain.
Street parking nearby (paid + some free spots on Palm Ave).
Menu: https://sweetpuffin.ca
Suggested spend: about $10 (grab a cream puff or drink to support the café).
Venue pics: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/xinageco_fedicollective-ethicalai-bipoc-activity-7371310400232984576-7934
❓ FAQ
Fedi…what?!
We’ll show you what the Fediverse is, how to use it, and why platforms like Mastodon are fun.
Can I help?
Yes! You can join as a guest co‑host, moderator, or co‑organizer.
What’s Brew & Build?
Think cozy coffee shop vibes, not a stiff conference room. It’s a relaxed space where creatives and data folks meet, share ideas, and maybe even team up. Together, we mix empathy from design with the smarts of data science to dream up better social platforms.
Builder or coder?
Bring your projects! We love co‑working and brainstorming new ideas for a safer, open internet.
Who’s it for?
Creatives: designers, artists, writers, marketers—anyone who tells stories with empathy.
Data folks: developers, scientists, product managers, scholars—anyone who loves logic and problem‑solving.
What’s the vibe?
Casual connections over coffee or tea.
Brainstorming and feedback on ideas.
Finding collaborators for new projects.
✨ In short: Come for the coffee, stay for the conversations, and help us imagine a better internet together.