Connect Communities, Amplify Impact
Build thriving communities that transcend platform boundaries. Join us on April 24, 2025 at NewWork Harbour, Hamburg to discover how the open social web can transform community building.
Why You Should Care
The open social web creates unprecedented opportunities for community builders to create more engaging, resilient, and interconnected communities.
Cross-Platform Communities
Build communities that span multiple platforms without fragmentation
Community Ownership
Maintain control over your community data, rules, and governance
Federated Connections
Connect with other communities in the ecosystem while maintaining autonomy
The Community Opportunity
Discover how the open social web creates new possibilities for community builders, organizers, and members
Seamless Onboarding
Allow members to join your community using their existing social identities
Online-Offline Bridge
Seamlessly connect in-person meetups with online community engagement
Member Engagement
Create richer interactions that foster deeper connections between members
Content Distribution
Share community content across the open social web without platform restrictions
Community Insights
Access better analytics about how your community is growing and engaging
Discovery
Help new members find your community through decentralized discovery mechanisms
Meet Our Speakers
Connect with early adopters and experts in the ATProto ecosystem
More Community Speakers Coming Soon!
We're assembling a lineup of technical experts and open web pioneers
Atmosphere Conference Insights
Get a deeper understanding of how communities are evolving on ATProtocol through these talks at the recent Atmosphere conference in Seattle.
Beyond Horseless Carriages: Building Communities for the Decentralized Era
Rudy Fraser, founder of the Blacksky, discusses the importance of building communities and interesting things in general.
Smoke Signal and the journey in building open ecosystems for communities
Nick Gerakines, founder of Smoke Signal, discusses the journey in building open ecosystems for communities, feeds & more.
Network Punk Welcome to the Jungle
Blaine Cook, one of the first engineers at Twitter, talks about the journey of decentralization and the importance of building communities.
These videos provide valuable insights into how communities are transforming on the open social web.
Watch More Atmosphere Conference VideosCommunity Innovation on the Open Social Web
Federated Events
Coordinate events across platforms with shared RSVPs and attendance
Cross-Platform Discussions
Host conversations that span multiple platforms and communities
Community Directories
Create discoverable listings that help new members find your community
Collaborative Resources
Build shared knowledge bases and resources across community boundaries
Decentralized Governance
Implement transparent community decision-making and moderation
Practical Benefits for Communities
The open social web isn't just a theoretical concept—it offers concrete advantages for community builders today.
Reduced Platform Risk
Less vulnerability to sudden changes in platform policies or shutdowns
Broader Reach
Connect with members across different platforms and communities
Better Engagement Tools
Access to richer interaction features that foster deeper community connections
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of shaping the future of the European social web. Connect with fellow developers, learn new skills, and make an impact.
Join fellow people from all over Europe and beyond
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