Strangers become friends, and friends become leaders through the stories, the resources and the care they share with one another.

Salons are intentionally small enough to create genuine connection and large enough to encounter meaningful differences.

Each invited guest of every salon is intentionally selected by the hosts. Hosts are trained in, and practice, deliberate group conversation and trust building. 

Our July 12 Theme:

THE ARCHITECTS OF UTOPIA

Who This Is For

• People who enjoy meaningful conversation without taking themselves too seriously
• Imaginative creators, connectors and invested citizens
• Anyone who believes the future is too important to leave solely to cynics

What to Expect

An intimate, invite-only gathering designed to spark new ideas, deepen connections, and explore what's possible when thoughtful people share a table.

Each table will explore one aspect of a positive future society. No expertise needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a imagination.

Think less lecture and more collaborative thought experiment.

The goal isn't social performance—it's social discovery. (Don't worry, introverts: this evening was designed with you in mind!) 

Every guest is asked to bring:

• One dish you genuinely love + One bottle to share to our shared meal
• Your own water bottle (we will have refill stations) 
• If applicable: your business cards or flyers for any events/programs 
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• Your hosts will provide:
• Appetizers
• Gluten-free crackers
• Gluten-ridden bread
• Sweet treats during closing circle

How the Evening Flows

Arrive between 4:30 to 4:55 for informal socializing

Orientation begins at 5.  

Afterwards....we will go through the buffet and settle into each of our tables.

Around 6:30, we join back together as a group and see where the magic took us

Closing time is around 7:30/8.

Registration is Free + REQUIRED:

Seating is intentionally limited.

The first 26 people to register will participate. 

Once seats are filled, a waitlist will begin. If you'd like to be added, see email below.

When registering, you will be asked to claim a seat at a specific table

_{If you're inviting someone: each person MUST get their own ticket to join. We encourage you to select different tables.} 

Why We're Gathering

This evening benefits Free Leadership Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization exploring new ways to cultivate social capital and informal leadership in everyday citizens.

Your participation supports a larger experiment:

How do communities become stronger when people gather not merely to consume ideas—but to generate them together?

Logistics

You'll get a reminder email from us a few days before the event!  

Be sure to check your junk folder for communications from:

krystal@freeleadership.org

If your plans change, please do your best to find someone who can fill your irreplaceable seat—bringing their own story, curiosity, and appetite. If not, please let us know before July 9th.