The Event | Rare Bloom

THE EVENT

Rare Bloom is a pioneering networking event, comprised of innovators, builders, entrepreneurs, creatives, marketers and educators. From DeFi to stake pools, Project Catalyst to AI, NFT’s to applications. Inspirational speakers, captivating panels, live music, giveaways and a whole range of interactivity to create a fun and engaging event.

Rare Bloom is place to both learn and teach, form relationships and partnerships, grow communities and business networks, find employees and suppliers. We cant wait to see you there.

Who’s coming

Special Guests

Announcing more soon

Sponsorship does not represent an endorsement, nor does it constitute any financial advice.

Agenda

Main Stage – Day 1

Speaker(s)	Discussion	Time
Hero, Cardano over Coffee	Welcome Twitter space	7:00-9:00am
Rare Bloom Team	Event Intro	9:00am
Charles Hoskinson	Keynote Speech	10:00am
Clinton Donnelly, Crypto Tax Audit	Crypto accounting taxes	11:00am
January Walker	Utah US Congress Candidate	11:30am
DeFi Yield	Portfolio Management & Security	12:00pm
Fabrizio Shao	Community Building	12:30pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	1:00pm
Ben O’Hanlon	Community Engagement	2:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	2:30pm
Ben Goertzel	Cardano + AI	3:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	4:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	4:30pm

Main Stage – Day 2

Speaker(s)	Discussion	Time
Hero, Cardano over Coffee	Morning Twitter space	7:00-9:00am
Umed Saidov & BigPey	Incentivizing a decentralized future	9:00am
Justin Williams (Hit Network) & Deezy.ETH	Cross Chain NFT Marketplace	10:00am
Bullish Dumpling	TBA	10:30am
Claymates	Women in Blockchain	11:00am
Patrick Tobler	NFTs	11:30am
Sebastien Guillemot	TBA	12:00pm
Bitboy Crypto	Main Stage Interview	13:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	14:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	15:00pm
TBA	Defi on Cardano	15:30pm
Rare Bloom Team	Closing Speech	16:00pm

Second Stage – Day 1

Speaker(s)	Discussion	Time
Elesandra	Cardano Women	10:00am
	Slot available – Enquire here	11:30am
Big Joe the Don	Stoners Club	12:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	13:00pm
Clarity Protocol	Project Pitch Stage	14:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	15:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	16:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	16:30pm

Second Stage – Day 2

Speaker(s)	Discussion	Time
	Slot available – Enquire here	7:00-9:00am
	Slot available – Enquire here	9:00am
Cinnamon Bun, Kdev	Real talk	10:00am
	Slot available – Enquire here	10:30am
	Slot available – Enquire here	11:00am
	Slot available – Enquire here	11:30am
Subcritical	RealFi	12:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	13:00pm
Clarity Protocol	Project Pitch Stage	14:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	15:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	16:00pm
	Slot available – Enquire here	17:30pm

The Venue

The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, situated amidst the alpine charm of Aurora, Colorado offers guests a wide variety of family friendly activities and entertainment.

It’s close proximity to Denver International Airport, 1387 guest rooms, 5 restaurants, water park, lazy river, world-class spa and state of the art fitness center made it a fantastic choice for the Rare Bloom event. It enables us to provide attendees both a relaxing, and comfortable stay with plenty to do whilst also connecting with friends and community members in the Cardano ecosphere.

Entertainment

We have an incredible afterparty lined up
at Rare Bloom, featuring live music from

The Main Squeeze
&
The Jam Galaxy

Getting here

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is conveniently located just around the corner from Denver International Airport.

CONTACT INFO

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora,Colorado 80019 USA

Phone: +1 720-452-6900

FAQs

What is The Rare Bloom?

The Rare Bloom is an extraordinary Cardano community two day convention, gathering the greatest minds of the network and uniting them into the physical. The mission from The Rare Bloom is to curate a hybrid of the best blockchain events we’ve all grown to know and love, into a single unique historical, yet annual experience. Ultimately, we aim to be the largest in-person Cardano educational celebration on the planet.

When is The Rare Bloom?

The convention will take place one October 14th and 15th (all day and all night). 2 & 3 night stays at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center are available for purchase directly through The Rare Bloom and Marriott that will help better your odds in our ticket holder raffle.

Where is The Rare Bloom hosted?

The event will be hosted at Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center near Denver, CO, featuring eight restaurants, a spa, four pools and a lazy river. It is located at: 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019.

Who are The Rare Bloom?

The Rare Bloom team is a partnership between stake pools Rare & Bloom, and the creatives behind Mycelial Gallery, and above all else friends with a shared passion for Cardano, blockchain technologies, and attending the conventions that come along with it together.

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. each day. Upon registration, you’ll receive your admission wristband. Keep this wristband on for the entirety of the conference please. If you lose your wristband, you’ll be required to purchase another ticket in order to enter. If you wish to cut your wristband off (or it falls off), we will provide you with another wristband as long as you physically have the old wristband in hand.

What cryptocurrencies will be covered at this event?

The Cardano blockchain and its native tokens will be the focus of this event, however this isn’t a maximalist event and we are open to bridging the gaps between other communities and blockchains.

Who will be speaking at The Rare Bloom?

Various thought leaders of the industry and Cardano network are joining us to speak, celebrate, and perform throughout the day and night. Please see the Speakers page for more detailed information.

Getting Involved

How to get involved or volunteer? Whether you are a candidate for a speaker, sponsor, entertainer, or volunteer we have the contact form for you to fill out and start the process.

How can I connect to attendees at Rare Bloom?

You can connect with others attending the event, by joining our telegram or twitter

Will there be reserved seating for Rare Bloom Events & Presentations?

There will not be reserved seating for individual tickets, however there will be a VIP only seating area with premium viewing for entertainment.

How do I request a refund?

Refunds are not available, but reselling is permitted allowing for entry for the new owner up to a certain date.

What is included in a VIP pass?

The VIP pass may allow passholders to skip the line for entry, premium seating for the mainstage, exclusive access to happy hours, and a merch pack. Additionally VIP holders receive more raffle entries compared to General Admission tickets in order to have better odds at winning premium prizes.

What is a lifetime pass?

The lifetime pass offers the rarest blooming experience one can imagine, for life. Our event will be held annually. The pass itself will be a unique 1/1 NFT from Mycelial Gallery, grant early access to hotel room selection/location, a guest past allowing for a plus one each year, lifetime VIP, and more.

Can I bring children/young people to the conference?

Yes, this is a family friendly event! The venue is a perfect for a getaway from home with the family as it offers everything from spa treatment to waterslides. We highly encourage young folks who have an interest in blockchain to attend and can offer limited student discounts. Please complete the contact form to inquiry for student pricing and a member of our team will be reach out for further details.

How much ADA should I bring with me?

Just enough for “spending money” unless you plan on partaking in the live auctions. The venue and its services will accept USD only.

Should I bring my backpack or laptop?

We don’t encourage bringing large bags or backpacks to the event, as all bags will be checked by security before entering the venue and may slow down the entry process.

Can I bring a weapon or firearms on site?

No weapons are permitted at the event.

Can I bring a camera?

Yes, of course just please be mindful of others privacy!

Will there be alcohol for purchase?

Yes, there will be alcohol on site for purchase as well as complimentary happy hours. An afterparty will occur both evenings. You are not allowed to bring your own alcohol.

Questions unanswered? Join our twitter spaces and ask a question or alternatively send us a message

The Team

Wes

Project Manager & Sales

Co-founder of the RARE stake pool, Wes has a decade of global sales and services experience within the Content Services industry, specializing in Healthcare.

Pey

Community Engagement

Peyton is the co-founder of Bloom pool and Mycelial Gallery. He runs a YouTube channel that provides education to the Cardano community called ‘bigpey’.

Rand

Event Production Lead

Co-founder of the RARE stake pool, Rand has over 15 years experience creating live events and has spent the past 3 years working in the crypto space.

Ben

Creative Director

Co-founder of Mycelial Gallery, Ben has 12+ years experience in creative services working with global brands, including IOHK and Emurgo.

Anthony

Chief Finance Officer

Co-founder of Bloom Pool, Cryptkeeper Wallet, Tokhun and Dripdropz, Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.