GEL 2026

At a moment when oppressive tech monopolies are hollowing out the economy and threatening democratic society, GEL serves as an oasis. During the conference, we will explore the risks of a Big Tech-dominated society while spotlighting positive, inspiring people and projects who are bringing about rebirth: new ways of creating, resisting, and living that are charting a path forward.

Founded by Mark Hurst in 2003 in NYC, GEL is a creative, multidisciplinary conference exploring good experience in all its forms. GEL 2026 is bringing together leading thinkers, innovators, and organizers from our community and beyond. Taking place Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3 at Skate Time, this gathering will feature speaker presentations, guided community building, roller parties, a catered lunch, as well as exclusive experiences with Ravenwood, Good Work Institute and Lite Brite Neon.

This event is generously sponsored by Upstate Curious, Skate Time and BjornQorn.

Maternal Infant Services Network’s Mid-Summer Mixer

Come meet and mingle with community partners to create great connections and make a greater impact on our community! Enjoy refreshments, network, share resources and have fun!

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NY Caring Majority Summer Party/Fundraiser

For the past 10 years, NYCM has built a powerful movement of older and disabled New Yorkers, home care workers and family caregivers fighting for care for ALL New Yorkers, and living wages for those who provide care. Now, we are graduating to become our own independent organization, building a statewide movement for care justice. Join us in celebrating at the Caring Majority Party from 5-8pm on Tuesday July 28th at the Good Works Institute in Kingston (65 St James St).

Community Meditation

Please join us every Sunday for a community meditation. This is a sitting meditation in the Buddhist tradition. These offerings will be mostly silent sitting, but we may do traditional prayers in Tibetan and English. We will be gathering from 5:00-6:00pm at the GWI Greenhouse (65 St. James Street, Kingston). For more information, please contact David McCarthy (845) 389-4903.

Community Meditation

Please join us every Sunday for a community meditation. This is a sitting meditation in the Buddhist tradition. These offerings will be mostly silent sitting, but we may do traditional prayers in Tibetan and English. We will be gathering from 5:00-6:00pm at the GWI Greenhouse (65 St. James Street, Kingston). For more information, please contact David McCarthy (845) 389-4903.