Ipê Village: Building the Future, Block by Block

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Ipê City
March 27, 2025

Friends, dreamers, builders!

For too long, we've accepted the status quo. We've watched as the world changes at lightning speed, driven by technology, while our fundamental systems of governance and community remain stuck in the past.

But what if we could rebuild them? What if we could leverage the power of blockchain, AI, and a community of passionate individuals to create a better future, starting from the ground up?

That's the vision behind Ipê Village Floripa, and it's why we're so excited to share it with you.

What is Ipê Village?

Imagine a month-long experiment in city-building happening right now in Florianópolis, Brazil. From April 22nd to May 22nd, a select group of creators, engineers, entrepreneurs, and specialists is gathering at Founder Haus in Jurerê Internacional to:

  • Colive: Build a vibrant community, forging connections that will last far beyond the month.

  • Learn: Dive deep into the potential of AI and blockchain to revolutionize governance, finance, education, and health.

  • Prototype: Get hands-on, building and testing real solutions to address pressing societal challenges.

Ipê Village isn't just a conference or a workshop; it's an active incubator for the future, a place where ideas are tested, built upon, and transformed into tangible solutions.

What Can You Do?

Ipê Village is more than just a physical location; it's a community of innovators and dreamers. Here's how you can get involved:

🌿 Ipê Explorer

  • You’ll spend at least one week as a village resident, with access to our coworking spaces and all events.

  • This passport is ideal if you want to focus on learning, networking, and connecting with the community.

  • You can choose between a One Week ticket or the Full Experience (a full month). If you get the One-Week Explorer Passport and attend the first week, you'll have free access to the conference.

🛠 Ipê Architect

You’ll build prototypes for solutions to governance, health, finance, and education using AI, blockchains, and other digital technologies, or create media about techno-optimism. This passport is only for those staying at least 3 weeks and actively building and showcasing projects.

Among other benefits, it includes a 30% discount off the Explorer Full Experience price and access to grant$.

👉 Apply Here (limited spots)

🎫 Startup Society Conference

If you’re not planning to get an Ipê Passport, you can still attend the conference, happening April 25–27.

🏠 Attend to Ipê Events

All events are free for Ipê Passport holders. However, if you don't have a passport, you can still attend by paying the event fee.

Who is Coming

Here are some of our confirmed speakers:

  • Erick Brimen: Founder Prospera City, the world's first startup city

  • Niklas Anzinger: Founder Infinita City, a network city for longevity biotech acceleration

  • Michel Bauwens: Founder of the P2P Foundation

  • Rafa Castaneda: Founder and CEO of Weever

  • Kelvin Steiner: Building Torus Network, an agent-based Blockchain

  • Hugo Mathecowitsch: Founder Tools for the Commons, digital zone in Africa and Brazil

  • Diogo Ruiz: Founder of Mirimim, an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize autism support

  • Dean Pappas: FounDirector at Realms - Building DAOs on Solana

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Remember, whether you're a Visitor, an Explorer, or an Architect, you're part of a movement that's reimagining the future of urban living. Your participation, no matter how big or small, contributes to this grand experiment in city-building.

Stay tuned for more updates from Ipê Village!