# CCG 2026 Sponsorship Package

# Crypto Commons
Gathering 2026

## Sponsorship Package

"A recurring temporary refuge from late-capitalism"

August 16-22, 2026

Commons Hub, Austrian Alps

6th Annual Edition

# Executive Summary

The Crypto Commons Gathering (CCG) is an annual week-long retreat where genuine desire for postcapitalist change meets blockchain innovation, commons building, and radical imagination.

Now in its 6th edition, CCG has established itself as the premier gathering for builders, researchers, and activists working at the intersection of crypto, regenerative finance, and cooperative economics.

60+
Participants
6
Years Running
15+
Countries

## At a Glance

Dates | August 16-22, 2026
Location | Commons Hub, Reichenau an der Rax, Austrian Alps
Format | Week-long unconference retreat
Organizers | Crypto Commons Association & Commons Hub

## Movements Born at CCG

- #ReFi (Regenerative Finance) — ReFi Unconference (2022) was one of the first ReFi events, catalyzed at CCG
- #CoFi (Cooperative Finance) — Redefining collaborative financial infrastructure
- #MycoFi (Mycelial Finance) — Biomimetic approaches to economic design

# Why Sponsor CCG 2026?

## 1. Reach Influential Builders, Thought Leaders & Decision Makers

CCG attracts a unique, highly engaged audience:

- ReFi & DeFi Builders — Teams from Regen Network, EthicHub, Circles UBI, ReFi DAO
- Governance Innovators — Contributors to Holochain, Economic Space Agency, DAOs
- Academic Researchers — PhD researchers, professors, and policy experts
- Artists & Game Designers — Solarpunk creators, economic worldbuilders
- Activists & Organizers — Cooperative founders, commons practitioners

## 2. Values-Aligned Audience

CCG attendees aren't casual observers—they're committed builders who:

- Lead projects with real traction in ReFi, DAOs, and cooperative economics
- Make purchasing decisions for their organizations
- Influence discourse in crypto-commons and regenerative communities
- Seek genuine partnerships over superficial marketing

## 3. Six Years of Trust & Credibility

- Complete financial transparency — Full budget breakdowns published publicly
- Non-extractive economics — Organizers cover their own expenses
- Participant-driven format — Authentic community co-creation
- Long-term relationships — ~40% of attendees return year after year

# Audience Profile

## Who Attends CCG?

Segment | % | Description
--- | --- | ---
Builders & Developers | 35% | Protocol engineers, smart contract devs, infrastructure builders
Researchers & Academics | 25% | PhD students, professors, think tank members
Artists & Designers | 15% | Game designers, solarpunk creators, UX/UI specialists
Activists & Organizers | 15% | Cooperative founders, community organizers, policy advocates
Investors & Funders | 10% | Impact investors, grant makers, ecosystem funders

## Geographic Distribution

Europe | 60%
North America | 20%
Global South | 15%
Asia-Pacific | 5%

# Sponsorship Tiers

### MYCELIUM

€5,000

Become part of the CCG ecosystem

- 2 event tickets, lodging and food
- 30-minute sponsored session slot
- Logo on website hero section and all pages
- Featured on all event materials & badges
- Opening & closing acknowledgment
- Social media across all channels
- Pre-event spotlight & post-event report feature
- "Official Sponsor" usage rights

### SPORE

€2,500

Plant seeds for regenerative futures

- 1 event ticket
- Priority registration
- Logo on website sponsor section & event signage
- Social media mention
- Event newsletter mention
- Post-event summary inclusion

### FRIEND OF THE COMMONS

€1,000

Show solidarity with the movement

- 1 event ticket at 50% off
- Name/logo on supporters section
- Social media thank-you
- Ceremony acknowledgment

# Alternative Partnership Opportunities

Beyond financial sponsorship, we welcome in-kind contributions and creative partnerships:

### Track Sponsorship | Custom

Sponsor a specific theme track with naming rights and session curation involvement.

### Accommodation | ~€3,000-5,000

Cover accommodation for participants who need financial support, broadening access.

### Meal Sponsorship | ~€2,000-4,000

Sponsor catered meals — your name becomes synonymous with nourishment and care.

### Documentation | ~€1,500

Support professional photography, videography, and written summaries with credit.

### Travel Grants | Custom

Fund travel scholarships for participants from underrepresented regions or backgrounds.

### Technology Partnership | In-Kind

Provide tools, platforms, or infrastructure (streaming, collaboration) in exchange for recognition.

## Impact Metrics

Editions held | 5 (2020-2025)
Total attendees (all editions) | 300+
Countries represented | 15+
Projects incubated/catalyzed | 15+
Active community members | 500+
Movements spawned | #ReFi, #CoFi, #MycoFi
Return attendee rate | ~40%

# Where Your Sponsorship Goes

## Estimated Event Budget

Food & catering | €8,500
Venue | €5,000
Accessibility & travel support | €3,500
Event coordination | €3,000
Design & marketing | €2,000
Documentation & media | €1,500
Supplies & admin | €1,500
Total | €25,000

## Revenue Sources

- Food contributions: ~€8,500
- Ticket sales: ~€7,000
- Sponsorship gap: €10-15K

No organizer profits. All organizing team members cover their own expenses. Full budget published publicly.

# Contact & Next Steps

We'd love to discuss how a partnership could work for your organization.

## Primary Contact

Email: contact@cryptocommonsgather.ing

## Event Website

https://cryptocommonsgather.ing/sponsorships

## Community

- Telegram (CCG26): https://t.me/+n5V_wDVKWrk1ZTBh
- Telegram (CCA): https://t.me/+gZjhNaDswIc0ZDg0

## Key Dates

Now | Sponsorship discussions open
March 31, 2026 | Early bird registration closes
June 30, 2026 | Regular registration closes
August 1, 2026 | Final sponsor deliverables due
August 16-22, 2026 | CCG 2026

Bonus: Valley of the Commons takes place at the same venue immediately after CCG — sponsors gain extended visibility across both events.