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DESCRIPTION: \n \nJoin us to explore alternative models in which artists and creatives drive change to create paradigm shifts in economic, social, labor and creative models!\n\nThe Center for Cultural Innovation is welcoming you to a one-day convening for artists, students, grantees, funders, allies, and interested systems changemakers.\n\nThis immersive experience will share stories from world-builders across the United States who, through shared efforts and collectivization, are prioritizing community flourishing and self-determination. Participants will connect with actions they can take today and tomorrow to bring about our better-together future.\nIf you have any questions, please reach out to events@cciarts.org.\n\n \nDATE\nJuly 30, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm\n*Optional dance party from 7 to 9 pm\nLOCATION\nCiel Creative Space\n935 Carleton Street\nBerkeley, CA 94710\n\nREGISTRATION\nRegistration closes July 15 \n\nCOST\nWe are asking for a small contribution of $15 (during the registration process) to reserve your spot.\nIf this is cost-prohibitive, please contact us at events@cciarts.org.\n\n\nPROGRAM\n9:00 am - 10:00 am - Breakfast and Casual Conversations\n0:00 am - 12:15 pm - Opening Remarks, The (traditional) Game of Life, and Reimagined Systems (an interactive experience)\n2:15 pm - 1:15 pm - Lunch\n:15 pm - 5:00 pm - Design Workshop, Interactive Sessions toward a new Game of Life, and Next Moves\n5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Closing Remarks\n5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Family Style Dinner\n7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - *Optional* Dance Party\n\n\nHotel and Transportation\nDoubleTree Berkeley Marina\n200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94710\nReserve your room in our discounted hotel room block HERE. Availability is limited, and rooms will be available until the block is full. \n*Transportation will be provided to and from the venue\n\n\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\nHave a question that isn’t answered here? Please review our FAQs (UPDATED 07.09.26) for the convening.\n\n\nAPPRECIATION \nThis convening is supported by:\n\n           \n \nWith Educational Partners:\n     \n \n\nFor details, click here: https://centerforculturalinnovation.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/2026-cci-a-better-future
SUMMARY:2026 CCI Convening - A Better Future is Possible
ORGANIZER;CN=Center for Cultural Innovation:MAILTO:info@cciarts.org
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LOCATION: 935 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710
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