Edge Esmeralda June 2024 Digest
Welcome to the Edge Esmeralda June 2024 Digest!
Table of Contents
- Event Overview
- Community Interaction and Networking
- Workshops and Learning Sessions
- Social and Recreational Activities
- Health and Safety Announcements
- Future Planning and Reflections
- Directory
Event Overview
Edge Esmeralda brought together a vibrant community of innovators, creators and builders in Healdsburg, California for the month of June 2024. Attendees introduced themselves, shared their interests and discussed a wide range of topics from AI and longevity to community building and personal growth.
Community Interaction and Networking
A major focus of Edge Esmeralda was fostering community connections. Attendees organized impromptu meetups, muse dinners, and social activities to get to know each other. A map of Edge Esmeralda created by Janine Leger helped people navigate the event.
Workshops and Learning Sessions
Edge hosted a variety of workshops and learning sessions throughout the month:
- AI wearables workshop led by Nik Shevchenko
- Debate on defeating death between Yuri Deigin and Jean Hebert
- Nasya Miller’s sessions on relational systems intelligence in the workplace
- Talks from Eric Dawson and Vitalik Buterin during the AI Summit
Social and Recreational Activities
Fun social activities brought the community together, such as:
- Golden Future Night Market organized by Nick Foley
- Primal Flow morning fitness classes with Ivy A
- Daily community dinners at local restaurants
- Sports days with soccer, frisbee and volleyball
Health and Safety Announcements
The Point Fire north of Healdsburg necessitated some evacuation planning and air quality monitoring. Attendees shared resources and updates to keep everyone informed and safe.
Future Planning and Reflections
As the event drew to a close, Devon Zuegel shared plans for the future permanent Esmeralda village and solicited input on dates for Edge Esmeralda 2025. Attendees expressed overwhelming enthusiasm to return next year. Some shared thoughtful reflections on the impact of the Edge experience.