Work in a way that feels different
There will be large open spaces, to hang out and collaborate with peers. A place where work doesn't feel like work, but like something else
ZuBerlin is a two-week immersive residency to connect a group of 80-120 peers working, collaborating, and learning together at the bleeding edge of technology in a fascinating, co-creative space in Berlin. It's inspired and created by participants of Vitalik's Zuzalu and ZuConnect.
The goal is to bring together different fields of cutting-edge technological innovation and coordination (Distributed Systems, Cryptography, AI, Neuroscience, BioTech, etc.) as well as the human aspect of the people working behind these things. The in-person aspect not only allows for deep human connection, but also provides space for a different level of exploration and synergy through non-time-bound presence with each other and spontaneous, emergent interactions.
This residency will happen for two weeks from June 8th to June 22nd after ETHPrague and Berlin Blockchain Week. The minimum time to participate will be at least one week, and we will ensure an equal balance in the number of participants for both weeks.
Tinker with technology
Explore new areas adjacent to your own, dive into topics such as NeuroTech, BioTech or Hardware. Unleash your creativity and enjoy the rush of novelty and unknown territory
Join workshops for another depth of connection
Apart from the tech and hacker scene, Berlin is also known for the vast amount of workshops you can find here. We'll bring in some experienced facilitators to give space for emotional exploration and depth with each other
Reimagine the future
You can be sure that among the people you tinker with, there will be some who will truly push the boundary of how technology can improve our lives in the future → Maybe it's you?
Main themes and tracks
Centering around technology and humans at the cutting edge of innovation
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Mechanism Design and Incentive Structures
Work on fascinating problems involving complex incentive systems within and outside of blockchains, using methods such as simulations and agent-based modeling.
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Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Agents
AI is already shaping our world and will do so more and more. It has truly disruptive potential and brings up big questions of ownership, control and direction.
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Applied Cryptography and Scaling
Zero Knowledge Cryptography is an emerging paradigm with tons of unexploited potential. Starting from privacy and scalability the range of use cases is constantly expanding.
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Neuroscience, NeuroTech and BioTech
How your brain actually works continues being a fascinating and unsolved riddle. How can Neuroscience and NeuroTech enable it to interact more directly with technology?
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Governance and Public Good Funding
Technology can aid but not entirely solve human coordination. Exploring decentralized structures like DAOs raises questions about fair and efficient fund allocation while minimizing bureaucracy.
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Immersive Experiences and the Human Aspect
Uniting a curious and creative group of people is immensely valuable, which can be amplified further through emotional depth and special types of exploration unique to Berlin.
Contributing to ZuBerlin
ZuBerlin breathes and lives through the people participating and shaping it. We invite those who wish to volunteer or offer their help to make this a life-changing experience for everyone!
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Partnerships
We welcome collaborative ecosystem partnerships with companies, organizations, and projects. This can include promoting financial inclusivity, involving team members as speakers, or providing infrastructure bounties for the hackathon.
Become a PartnerJoin ZuBerlin 2024
We strive to curate an extraordinary and diverse group. We've already received an overwhelming amount of pre-registrations and recommend applying as soon as possible to secure your spot.
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