# Valley of the Commons 2026 ## Sponsorship Package --- # A Four-Week Pop-Up Village on Common Ground **August 24 – September 20, 2026 | Commons Hub, Austrian Alps** --- ## Executive Summary **Valley of the Commons (VotC)** is a four-week pop-up village in the Austrian Alps where commons practitioners, governance innovators, housing co-op builders, and cosmo-localism researchers come together to prototype life beyond extractive systems. Rooted at Commons Hub in Höllental, this gathering is a living commons — shared in work and study, in making and care, in governance and everyday life. ### At a Glance | | | |---|---| | **Dates** | August 24 – September 20, 2026 | | **Location** | Commons Hub, Höllental, Austrian Alps | | **Expected Attendance** | 60–100 participants | | **Format** | Four-week structured pop-up village | | **Organizers** | Commons Hub | | **Pass Value** | €300/week (€1,200 for full 4 weeks) | --- ## Why Sponsor VotC 2026? ### 1. Reach Engaged Practitioners & Thought Leaders VotC attracts a unique audience committed to building alternatives: - **Commons Practitioners** — Contributors to cosmo-local production, mutual aid networks, cooperative economies - **Governance Innovators** — DAO architects, participatory governance designers, cooperative founders - **Housing Co-op Builders** — Architects, community land trust leaders, co-housing pioneers - **Academic Researchers** — PhD students, professors, and policy experts on commons, degrowth, and post-capitalism - **Cosmo-localism Practitioners** — Open-source hardware designers, fab lab operators, distributed manufacturing advocates ### 2. Association with Tangible Impact VotC isn't a conference — it's a practice-oriented community building toward permanence. Outcomes include: - **Governance charters** and cooperative legal structures - **Housing cluster plans** for the valley - **Open value accounting** frameworks tested in practice - **Cosmo-local production** prototypes and economic models ### 3. Values-Aligned Audience VotC participants are committed builders who: - Lead projects with real traction in cooperative economics, regenerative governance, and housing - Make decisions for their organizations and communities - Influence discourse in commons, cooperative, and network society movements - Seek genuine partnerships over marketing placements ### 4. Deep Engagement, Not Drive-By Exposure Four weeks of co-living creates relationships that last. Sponsors become part of the community fabric, not backdrop. --- ## Audience Profile ### Who Attends VotC? ``` 60–100 participants from 15+ countries ``` | Segment | % | Description | |---------|---|-------------| | **Commons & Co-op Builders** | 30% | Cooperative founders, community organizers, commons practitioners | | **Researchers & Academics** | 25% | PhD students, professors, think tank members | | **Governance & Legal Designers** | 20% | DAO contributors, participatory governance architects, co-op lawyers | | **Makers & Technologists** | 15% | Fab lab operators, open-source hardware designers, cosmo-local producers | | **Investors & Funders** | 10% | Impact investors, grant makers, commons-aligned foundations | ### Attendee Interests - Commons theory and practice - Cosmo-local production and open value accounting - Housing co-ops and co-living design - Horizontal governance and funding mechanisms - Degrowth and post-capitalism - Community currencies and mutual credit - Network societies and intentional communities - Regenerative land use and stewardship ### Geographic Distribution - **Europe:** 65% - **North America:** 15% - **Global South:** 10% - **Asia-Pacific:** 10% --- ## Sponsorship Tiers ### MYCELIUM PARTNER | €10,000 *Become part of the Valley ecosystem* **Recognition & Visibility** - Logo placement on website hero section and all pages - Featured sponsor section on event materials and signage - Acknowledgment at opening and closing ceremonies - Social media recognition across all VotC channels - Logo on participant materials and signage **Engagement** - **4 complimentary full passes** (4 weeks each — €4,800 value) - Dedicated 60-minute sponsored session slot - Private dinner with organizers and community leaders - First access to participant list (with consent) for networking **Content & Media** - Sponsor spotlight in pre-event communications - Feature in post-event summary and report - Rights to use "Official Partner of VotC 2026" in marketing --- ### SPORE PARTNER | €5,000 *Plant seeds for regenerative futures* **Recognition & Visibility** - Logo on website sponsor section - Logo on event signage and materials - Social media recognition - Acknowledgment at ceremonies **Engagement** - **2 complimentary full passes** (€2,400 value) - 30-minute workshop or presentation slot - Access to participant introductions (with consent) **Content & Media** - Mention in event communications - Inclusion in post-event summary --- ### SYMBIONT SUPPORTER | €2,500 *Support commons-building infrastructure* **Recognition & Visibility** - Logo on website sponsor section - Logo on event signage - Social media mention **Engagement** - **1 complimentary full pass** (€1,200 value) - Priority registration access **Content & Media** - Mention in event newsletter --- ### FRIEND OF THE COMMONS | €1,000 *Show solidarity with the movement* **Recognition & Visibility** - Name/logo listed on website supporters section - Social media thank-you post **Engagement** - **1 discounted pass** (50% off — €600 value) --- ## Alternative Partnership Opportunities Beyond financial sponsorship, we welcome in-kind contributions and creative partnerships: ### Theme / Week Sponsorship | Custom Sponsor a specific themed week (e.g., "Cosmo-local Production Week" or "Governance & Funding Week") with naming rights and session curation involvement. ### Accommodation Sponsorship | ~€3,000–8,000 Cover accommodation costs for participants who need financial support, enabling broader access across the four weeks. ### Meal Sponsorship | ~€2,000–6,000 Sponsor shared meals for a week or the entire event — your name becomes synonymous with nourishment and community care. ### Documentation Sponsorship | ~€2,000 Support professional documentation (photography, videography, written summaries) with credit and content rights. ### Travel Grants | Custom Fund travel scholarships for participants from underrepresented regions or backgrounds. ### Technology Partnership | In-Kind Provide tools, platforms, or infrastructure (collaboration tools, fab lab equipment, etc.) in exchange for recognition. --- ## What Makes VotC Different? ### It's Not a Conference — It's a Village Unlike traditional events, VotC is: - **Practice-oriented** — Outcomes feed into real governance charters, housing plans, and economic models - **Deeply relational** — Four weeks of co-living creates bonds that last - **Rooted in place** — Höllental isn't just a venue; it's a site for permanence - **Non-extractive** — Built on commons principles, organized by Commons Hub ### Participants Contribute, Not Just Consume Everyone shares in the work of village life — cooking, cleaning, building, documenting. This creates relationships of mutual care and shared responsibility. ### Building Toward Permanence This popup isn't a simulation. It is a real community taking steps toward valley transformation: exploring housing clusters, cooperative legal structures, and economic models that can anchor a permanent settlement. --- ## Programme Structure | Week | Theme | Dates | |------|-------|-------| | **Week 1** | Return of the Commons | Aug 24–30 | | **Week 2** | Cosmo-local Production & Open Value Accounting | Aug 31–Sep 6 | | **Week 3** | Future Living | Sep 7–13 | | **Week 4** | Governance & Funding Models | Sep 14–20 | **Daily rhythm:** Mornings are structured learning paths. Afternoons host workshops, field visits, and working groups. Evenings are for shared life, reflection, and communal time. Weekends remain open for exploration and connection. --- ## Event Budget Overview In the spirit of transparency: | Category | Allocation | |----------|------------| | Venue & Infrastructure | 35% | | Food & Catering | 30% | | Programme & Facilitators | 15% | | Documentation & Media | 10% | | Accessibility & Support | 10% | --- ## Contact & Next Steps We'd love to discuss how a partnership could work for your organization. **Primary Contact:** - **Email:** team@valleyofthecommons.com **Event Website:** - https://valleyofthecommons.com **Community:** - Telegram: https://t.me/valleyofthecommons **Organizer:** - Commons Hub: https://www.commons-hub.at --- ## Key Dates | Date | Milestone | |------|-----------| | **Now** | Sponsorship discussions open | | **May 31, 2026** | Early bird registration closes | | **July 31, 2026** | Regular registration closes | | **August 1, 2026** | Final sponsor deliverables due | | **Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2026** | Valley of the Commons 2026 | | **October 2026** | Post-event report and media shared | --- ## Closing Note VotC isn't seeking sponsors who want logo placement in exchange for attention. We're seeking **partners** who share our vision of commons-based, cooperative, regenerative futures. If your organization is building toward a world where value flows differently, where communities hold land and resources in trust, and where governance serves human and ecological flourishing — we want to collaborate. Join us in the Austrian Alps for four weeks that might just change how you see what's possible. --- *This sponsorship package was prepared by Commons Hub. Feel free to share this document with potential partners who might be aligned.* **Last updated:** March 2026