• Kinnernet Spain Portugal
    8-11 May 2025

    The Kinnernet Un-Conference is coming to Iberia again

  • Kinnernet Spain Portugal
    8-11 May 2025

    The Kinnernet Un-Conference is coming to Iberia again

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About

The Kinnernet Unconference is an informal gathering of 100 like-minded individuals – thought leaders, technology addicts and other creative people, that gives everyone an opportunity to discuss topics and concepts that are of interest to them, share their thoughts, work-in-progress and tackle challenging problems. Together we will try to figure out where our physical and digital worlds are heading, and what are the prevailing trends.

You go to Kinnernet not as a delegate but as a participant. Collaboration is valued over hierarchy, discussions over statements. Known as an ‘un-conference’, crowd-sourcing determines the content of each event, which begins with an empty whiteboard to be filled by attendees with ideas for discussions. Everyone is expected to participate and contribute.

Where

2025
Mas Bou country house
Santa Cristina d’Aro, Girona
Spain

2026
Your Hotel & Spa
Alcobaça
Portugal

When

Thursday 8-May 2025

To

Sunday 11-May 2025

activities

Schedule

8 / May

Thursday

  • Gathering
    16:00
    Gathering & Registration
  • Reception
    16:30
    Opening Reception – Cool on the lawn, jazz, beer & ice cream
  • Opening Session
    18:00
    Orientation, guests introduction, session and event presentation
  • Dinner
    20:00
    Buffet dinner at the Hotel
  • Ignite
    21:30
    15 slides 15 seconds each
  • Drinks & Werewolf
    22:30
    Socializing near the pool
9 / May

Friday

  • Breakfast
    7:00
    Breakfast Buffet
  • Sports & Tourism
    8:00
    Sports activities & tourism
  • Lunch
    13:00
    Lunch in the Hotel
  • Sessions & Workshops
    14:30
  • Wine & Cheese
    18:30
    Pastel de Nata live!
  • DIY Dinner
    20:00
    Bom Apetite!
  • Extravaganza
    21:30
    Participants get on stage
  • Kinner-konzert
    22:30
    Open concert with live music
10 / May

Saturday

  • Breakfast
    8:00
    Breakfast Buffet
  • Sessions & Workshops
    9:00
    Follow the Whiteboard
  • Lunch
    13:00
    Lunch Buffet
  • Sessions and Workshops
    14:30
    Check that whiteboard again
  • Snacks & Drinks
    18:00
    Local Appetizers and wine tasting
  • The Pitch
    19:00
    Kinnernets solving a real-world Problem
  • DIY Dinner
    20:00
    Outdoor Dinner prepared by participants
  • PPT Karaoke
    22:00
    The ultimate presentation
  • Grand Finale
    23:00
    Big Party!

Chaired by Yossi Vardi one of the major figures of world-wide innovation eco-system who build over 60 high-tech companies in Israel, including Mirabilis ICQ that was sold for $400 million. The event originated in Israel in 2003 and is held several times a year in various parts of the world fostering a community of like-minded thought leaders who aspire to innovate and change the world for the better.

10

Kinnernets every year

3

days of experience

21

Years running

“The Kinnernet vision reflects widely held values — freedom from want and from fear, a desire for higher quality lifestyles, a more equitable world, and a concern for innovation.”

“It’s like a Kibbutz – it’s a very Israeli way to mix diverse people up with designing a different way to live.”

“If you are afraid to fail, then you should go and become a banker.”

It has been an enormous privilege for me to attend these wild, wonderful, exciting, thought-provoking, interaction driven happenings and meet all the people who made it happen.

FAQ

Dress Code

Dress code is casual. Many activities are outdoor, including workshops and meals. Bring shorts, sport shoes and swimsuit. For the Extravaganza party on the last night, there will be a dress theme.

Cost

This is an invitation-only non-profit event, run by volunteers. Participants will kindly be requested to pay for 3 night of lodging and production costs.

Lodging and Travel

Group discount will be available for limited number of rooms at nearby Costa Brava hotel. Room sharing may be required but don’t expect to be in the luxurious room more than a total of 10 hours throughout the 70 hour weekend. Nearby airports are Girona and Barcelona. Arriving to and from the venue will be self organized by participants via chat group and shared spreadsheet.

Ideas

Would you like to do something special / dangerous / artistic at Kinnernet? No problem. Let us know and we will help you with anything you need.

Social Media

Please use #kinnernet.pt for any social postings.

Who is in charge?

Kinnernet Spain Portugal 2025, Produced by Limor Schweitzer, David Grebler and several volunteers. Chaired by Yossi Vardi

To inquire about invitation or sponsorship please use the form below or email us at kinnernet.pt@gmail.com

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