HiveFest 9 is less than 70 days away, taking place from September 10th to 15th in Split, Croatia. Set against the sun-soaked Adriatic coast, it's the perfect way to extend your summer (or survive the winter for some attendees!). With a comprehensive program designed to entertain over multiple days, the event is curated by Hive do-er of many things and Split resident: @LordButterfly.
We are thrilled to announce the addition of four incredible speakers to the HiveFest lineup:
As the Co-Founder of Splinterlands, @yabapmatt has been instrumental in creating one of the most successful blockchain-based trading card games. His expertise in gaming and blockchain technology promises to provide invaluable insights into the future of digital gaming and NFTs.
Known as a world traveler (a nomad soul), @lizanomadsoul is the founder of @worldmappin. Her journey around the globe and experience in cultural profiling will offer a unique perspective on global community building and the power of travel in shaping digital interactions. With in-depth updates on the transition of Pinmapple to World Mappin and what is going on and upcoming for this long lasting Hive project.
A talented videographer with a deep commitment to community engagement, @mynewlife will share his experiences of his recent Ghana trip, where the Hive community thrives with examples like the Boreholes water for Ghana project!
languageSpeaker, author, moderator, Hive builder, and beer lover, @detlev brings a wealth of knowledge in community building on Hive. That and traditionally organising Beer Saturday makes him a very welcome guest at HiveFest 9!
Discover HiveFest Conference day 2 venue: The Diocletian's Palace in Split
Day 2 of HiveFest will be hosted at the historic Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia. This ancient palace, built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian between 295 and 305 AD, is one of the most significant and well-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world.
Diocletian's Palace is more than just a historical site; it is a living museum that forms the heart of Split. The palace was originally constructed as a massive retirement residence for Diocletian, combining elements of a luxurious villa and a Roman military camp. The complex includes the majestic Peristyle Square, the Temple of Jupiter, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, which was originally Diocletian's mausoleum.
Exploring the palace is like stepping back in time. The palace walls are interwoven with medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, reflecting centuries of history. The bustling streets within the palace are filled with shops, restaurants, and homes, making it a vibrant part of modern Split.
Join us at this extraordinary venue to experience the fusion of ancient history and contemporary culture while engaging with fellow Hive enthusiasts for the 5 day event in Split. Diocletian’s Palace offers a unique backdrop that will inspire and enrich the conference experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Whooot, love to meet all of you in Split.
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Beer Saturday in Split 🍻
looking forward D!
Me as well....
So excited to see Liza one of the speakers! You go, girl!
Woot Matt in the house!
I wanna go! 🙏🏽
do any new people go to these things or is it the same circle jerk group who just keep meeting up in different places in the world on a jolly ;) (tbh great to see hivefest is still going on, normally the best events!)
I meet new people and first time goers at Hivefest every year. And it is lovely to learn their stories and engage with people from Hive community from devs to gardeners, to photographers, and crypto enthusiasts alike. I cannot recommend this event enough. But I might be biased as someone to whom this event has a sentimental value in many ways. I have made so many awesome friends there.
steemfest 2 was great. i'll never go to another.
I don't really understand the point of this event anymore. Is it just for founders, devs?
Because if not, why don't you take it to Ghana, Nigeria, Venezuela, India???
Everywhere I check Hive front-ends traffic, it shows, less and less activity from western countries, and more from the above.
I have no problem, if you guys try to build community, gain users from lower developed countries, small DHF money also goes for events in those countries, so why don't you take this Hivefest there?
I mean, except rally car (what will bring zero users), you pretty much gave up reaching, gaining western users, who could possible still could spend some for Hive, zero online targeted ads, programs reaching western people, basically nothing goes for that from DHF yearly $500k+.
So, then once again, why don't you take this event to Africa, Asia, South-America? I mean, if you want to gain users from there, then go there!
Hivefest was held in Mexico last year but I think not many people in general attended.
I'm sure the organisers would love more people to attend, but if you look at local meetups in general, I don't believe anything has ever happened in countries like Nigeria or India that you mentioned. I'm not sure if the users aren't interested or if the cost of domestic travel makes it unaffordable for many. In which case, holding Hivefest there wouldn't make any difference.
You also have to consider logistics for the organisers and attendees, such as visa requirements, general safety, political and economic stability. Visa applications to Nigeria needs a letter of invitation from the host, who can provide that in Nigeria? Venezuela has hyper inflation making budgeting very difficult.
In my opinion, Hivefest is less about gaining new users but more about retaining users. I don't know if you've been to a Steem or Hive Fest before but I find many attendees aren't very active on Hive but they enjoy the face to face annual meetup. Many aren't devs, just users who value the friendship developed on the chain and are keen for Hive to keep going.
That's just strange for me, I supposed, it's part of the reason why you make this event year to year. I mean gaining new users.
thx for info.
Hi!
so this is a difficult challenge "where to have next HiveFest". Imho it should be across the world and this is were they where at:
One HiveFest each year. Where to go next. Ofcourse the event should travel. So Europe this year, .... next? Africa, a great suggestion!
Where are you from and are you attending?
I am in Europe, I am not asking for myself. I won't attend. I just see the trend, less and less western people are around on Hive, and I also see the main direction now is trying to get new users from less developed areas, the very little ads, marketing I see, all in those areas (africa, asia, s-america), so why don't you take it there?
probably - except travel cost from europe, north am - it's a lot cheaper, too and can reach a lot more people, who are in the new target group.
hey hello,
is there a preliminary program already available? by days if not by hours? or just an idea of it? thank you!
!invest_vote