⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours

🎯 Objective & Description: This panel aims to explore the emerging concept of "Network Societies" and "Network States." Acknowledging the debates these terms generate, the main objective is to create a space for an open exchange of ideas, visions, and constructive criticism.

Panelists will address fundamental questions:

• Guiding Question: How are people and organizations in web3 reshaping society?

• What exactly are these new societal structures?

• How can they be built?

• What existing models serve as references for governance, funding, infrastructure, and culture?

• Using the guiding question "How are people and organizations reshaping society?" the panel aims to connect theory with practice and foster a dialogue that brings value and clarity to all attendees.

Agenda & Format: The event will feature a focused 1-hour panel followed by a 30-minute networking mixer.

• 11:00 – 11:15 (10 min) | General Conceptual Context We will set the stage with two brief, pre-recorded digital presentations:

  • "Cosmo-Localism & the Commons Transition" | Michel Bauwens

  • "Regenerative Governance" | Anastasia Kalinina

• 11:15 – 12:00 (45 min) | Open Dialogue & Panel Discussion Our in-person panelists will react to the concepts and dive into a moderated discussion, exploring the guiding questions.

• 12:00 – 12:30 (30 min) | Networking Mixer Continue the conversation with panelists and attendees over snacks and drinks.

👥 Participants:

Moderator:

• Franz | NetX State

Digital Context-Setters:

• Michel Bauwens | P2P Foundation (✅ DIGITAL)

• Anastasia Kalinina | reState (✅ DIGITAL)

In-Person Panelists:

• Chance | Plumia

• Monty | ReFi Coordi-Nation

• Tails | Infinita

• Telamon | Edge City