If you are making plans to attend Envision 2015 and want to take advantage of the opportunity to truly interconnect with others, the Global Mercado Village is your chance to do so. Serving as an interactive hub space for building community interaction, this participant-based platform will focus on information sharing and will provide participants with the chance to share resources, educate, collaborate, and promote their own organization or project.
Each day, a different theme will be highlighted. The event will kick off with a focus on art/education on Thursday, followed by Earth/sustainability on Friday, followed by community/culture on Saturday and culminating with health/wellness/spirituality on Sunday. In addition, participants will also have the opportunity to take part in Tribe Talks, a video sharing platform in which attendees will be able to share their own organization or project through a special YouTube Channel. Participants are also invited to bring along their own promotional materials, including displays and business cards that share the following common core values:
- Sustainability
- Education
- Health and wellbeing
- Innovation
- Service
- Spirit
- Collaboration
- Community
- Inspiration
- Art
Features of the village will include daytime programming with educational workshops, inspiring speakers, and music. The village will also host the Luscious Envision TeaHouse Lounge with nightly entertainment and live music. A food and craft vending area will feature not only delicious food but also local artists. In addition, there will be a kids village with a variety of activities and programming for families. Participants are also invited to visit the Envision Café and Merch/Information Booth. If you are interested in bringing out your inner artist, the Creation Station is the perfect chance to explore your artistic side.
Boasting an array of activities, programming, and opportunities, the Global Mercado Village will serve as a highlight of Envision 2015.