What happens at the GATHERING?
Each event has 30-50 participants. It is informal by
design, though every effort is made to ensure that
all of the right elements are in place so that the
magic will unfold of its own accord. Uninterrupted
time in a quiet and interesting physical space with
the right “gear” (displays, computers, sound system)
is a must, as is a steady supply of food and drink.
But most of all, the event is built on remarkable
people. With incredibly varied backgrounds and
interests, the common link that binds participants is
not a particular field of study nor an industry, but
passion and the persistence to carry their ideas
through to completion. The diversity of the group
means that industry and discipline specific patter
disappears as participants exercise underutilized
muscles to meet one another on neutral ground.The
event itself is an experience that develops its own
unique qualities and rhythms every year based on
the mix of participants. 
At each event, most participants have a chance to spend 20 minutes in front of
the whole group describing a passion in whatever
way they choose. The stories are rich and inspiring,
and capture the gamut of the human experience
from the simple joy of the every day to the “wow”
of the deeply profound.
