Registration is Closed. The 2023 event concluded March 30-31, 2023. Please return back soon for registration information for 2024.
SolarpunkCon focuses on the intersection of technology, sustainability, and community in the pursuit of an eco-friendly future. The event brings together a diverse group of Wisconsinites, including artists, designers, scientists, engineers, activists, rural preppers and urban planners. Here are some key aspects you might find at solarpunkcon:
- Keynote presentations: Visionary speakers discussing the solarpunk movement, its principles, and potential for creating a sustainable future.
- Panel discussions: Experts from various fields discussing topics like renewable energy, sustainable architecture, urban planning, agriculture, and social justice.
- Workshops and tutorials: Hands-on sessions covering skills like permaculture, urban gardening, eco-friendly construction, and DIY solar installations.
- Art exhibitions: Showcasing solarpunk-inspired visual art, sculptures, and installations that envision a harmonious balance between technology and nature.
- Interactive installations: Opportunities for attendees to engage with innovative solarpunk technologies and prototypes, such as solar-powered gadgets, vertical gardens, and energy-efficient architecture models.
- Film screenings: Showcasing documentaries and short films that explore solarpunk themes and highlight real-world examples of sustainable living and communities.
- Networking sessions: Opportunities for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Makerspaces: Spaces for creators and innovators to share ideas, tools, and resources for building solarpunk-inspired projects.
- Sustainable fashion shows: Showcasing eco-friendly and ethically-produced clothing, accessories, and wearable technology that embody the solarpunk aesthetic.
- Market stalls: Local and eco-conscious vendors selling handmade crafts, sustainable products, and upcycled items.
- Performances: Live music, dance, and theater performances that celebrate solarpunk themes and encourage audience participation.
- Closing ceremony: A celebration of the conference achievements and a collective commitment to continue working towards a solarpunk future.
Overall, SolarpunkCon is a vibrant, collaborative event that brings together creative minds to exchange ideas, share experiences, and inspire one another in pursuit of a sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future.
See you in 2024!