Proponent: PopUp Hub team
Event duration: 10th July - 12th July 2024
Requested Amount: 13074.38 &euro; / 2150.3914 DOT
Beneficiary: 122najL1ugRZzs3KRCM5VsoeNpDxHNGRj6WJxrh6LDqwwHo2
Contact: Patrizia De Bella (patrizia.debella@gmail.com - TG: <a href="https://t.me/dbpatty">https://t.me/dbpatty</a> - Discord: patrizia_anamix)
Team: 
<ul>
<li>Remy Le Berre (Parity)</li>
<li>Matej Strucl (Parity)</li>
<li>Patrizia De Bella (Polkadot Ambassador)</li>
<li>Nina Breznik (Playproject.io/DatDot)</li>
<li>David Schmitz (Polkadot Ambassador)</li>
</ul>
Introduction: 
It is the first time the Polkadot Decoded is being held in the capital of the European Union. For this purpose, Polkadot Hubs together with the Parachain (Technical) Summit propose to book a space to host a series of side events. The Polkadot Pop-Up Hub initiative aims to establish a dynamic, temporary co-working and networking space in Brussels, coinciding with the forthcoming Polkadot Decoded conference in July 2024. This temporary hub will serve as a collaborative sanctuary for Decoded attendees, facilitating connections, and ideation, and will offer an opportunity for the community to self host side-events. Read more about the Polkadot Hubs initiative in this forum post: <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-hubs-uniting-the-community-worldwide-through-physical-spaces/3420.">https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-hubs-uniting-the-community-worldwide-through-physical-spaces/3420.</a>
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The events: 
Technical Summit / Technical Fellowship meeting - 10th July: 
The Polkadot Technical Summit provides a space for the founders, builders, and ecosystem agents to gather together where they can solve current issues and push forward Polkadot's Development. These Technical Summits provide a chance for Parity to work with the Ecosystem, helping us build up trust. The Polkadot Summit aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and growth within the Polkadot ecosystem by providing an engaging platform for attendees to discuss pressing topics, share insights, and explore new partnerships. Polkadot Summit is tailored for the key-decision makers and builders. The summit is attended by CTOs, CEOs, key [technical focused] project team members of parachains and infrastructure projects, selected core contributors and Parity Engineering. Previous Summit Examples The fourth Polkadot Summit took place on the 11th March, Thailand - Bangkok, one day prior to the Sub0 Developer conference. With over 100+ attendees, engaging talks and key project teams and ecosystem agents in attendance, including both Gavin Wood &amp; Pierre Aubert, the Summit proved to be an overall success.
For a full breakdown of what happened on the day, check out the forum post below: <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-summit-asia-2024/7178">https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-summit-asia-2024/7178</a> Polkadot Technical Summit - 2024&rsquo; Brussels Organized for the 10th July, 1 day prior to Decoded, we aim to provide a similar experience for its attendees. These summits are always ecosystem led.
For a full &lsquo;cost breakdown&rsquo; of the Summits needs, I&rsquo;ve attached a GSheets for everyone to view: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10eEK_5aVmiSDpbxW7hU4mxv-MCOPVNSkQyHR2RTMnn4/edit#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10eEK_5aVmiSDpbxW7hU4mxv-MCOPVNSkQyHR2RTMnn4/edit#gid=0</a>
Remy Le Berre / Parity
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PopUp Hub - 11th &amp; 12th July. 
The venue is open free of charge to Decoded attendees to network or present their projects. This is a venue for the community. We plan to set up some specific events - i.e. the meeting for the 40 sponsored people, pitches of the candidates for the new head ambassador and a discussion about the new program. Matej Strucl / Parity Patrizia De Bella / Polkadot Ambassador Nina Breznik / Playproject David Peches / Polkadot Ambassador
The venue:
The venue is Produits Dangereux, managed by the same company as the main Decoded venue and located only 5 min away from it, in the same campus (Picardstraat 7, 1000 Brussel). It is one of the most inspiring conference and events centers in Brussels where participants from all over the world meet to share ideas and to create stories.
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/ZHWt98k/Screenshot-2024-06-07-alle-23-21-56.png" alt="Budget breakdown" width="640" height="720" />
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the full proposal <a title="full proposal" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xaplxkjeo4-xYWKXLMmo9Qt7wAUZw74ai_So2pDCXe0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>

- **Problem Statement:** Organizing a Polkadot Pop-Up Hub in Brussels during the Polkadot Decoded conference to provide a collaborative space for attendees.
- **Significance:** Facilitating networking, ideation, and self-hosted side events for the Polkadot community during the conference.
- **Proposed Solution:** Booking a space at Produits Dangereux in Brussels for the Technical Summit on 10th July and the PopUp Hub on 11th & 12th July.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Enhanced collaboration, innovation, and growth within the Polkadot ecosystem through engaging platforms and events.

#851 Decoded 2024: PopUp Hub for the community