Sway Birthday Party & HQ-Warming 🌊
Friends! Five years. A brand-new HQ. And you.
Sway is turning 5, and we have much to celebrate. The milestones, the momentum, and the community that made it all possible. So we're throwing a party. You're invited!
Come experience our new home in Emeryville, California. It'll be an interactive evening filled with seaweed, biomaterials, and fabulous company.
(Not to brag, but this community? Extremely cool. Come see for yourself).
Agenda
5:30pm — Arrivals, light bites & drinks, biomaterial displays, 'Seaweed Stories' screening
6:15pm — Sway founder presentation
6:30pm — Partner panels
Panel #1: Better Together: The Partners Who Made It Possible
• John Garnett, Charter Next Generation
• Karla Mora, Alante Capital
• Ian Montgomery, Ian Montgomery Design
• Moderated by Julia Marsh, Sway
Panel #2: The Material Movement: In Good Company
• Adam Bent, Lonely Whale
• Aidan Maguire, Plastic Pollution Coalition
• Rebecca Burgess, Fibershed
• Moderated by Alyssa Pace, Sway
7:30pm — Giveaways, guided lab tours, mixing & mingling
Featuring
Biobased material mood lighting by Gantri
Flexible plastic recycling by Ridwell
Clay-to-dust ceramic cups by GaeaStar
Mycelium earplugs by GOB
Fresh juices by Thistle
Seaweed fiber wellness beverages by OoMee
Nutrient-packed seaweed bites by Rootless
Delicious seaweed seasonings by Daybreak Seaweed
Compost magic by Compost Depot and Cold Creek Compost
More Details
REGISTRATION
Capacity is limited due to our small space — please request RSVP through the registration page. We'll get back to you either way. Thanks for understanding!
LOCATION
This event is located at Sway's Emeryville HQ! It's a 10 minute drive from BART, 20 minute drive from OAK airport, or 30 minute drive from SFO. Please register for the exact address.
PARKING
Ample free street parking in the neighborhood.
SCHEDULE
Doors open at 5:30pm. Programming will begin at 6:15pm with an opening presentation by our co-founders Julia Marsh and Matt Mayes. Panels begin at 6:30pm, with lab tours and other activities to follow.
DRESS CODE
Vibrant colors encouraged! 🌈✨
Space is limited — thank you for keeping your RSVP up to date 💙
Any questions? Email alyssa@swaythefuture.com!