NODE26 — How it works
What NODE26 is
NODE26 is an immersive audio network meeting designed to connect people working in different areas of the field.
It is not a conference.
It is not a set of talks.
It is a structured conversation system.
Format overview
NODE26 takes place online in one day, divided into three independent sessions.
Each session lasts 2 hours.
- Session 1 — 13:00–15:00 (UTC-3)
- Session 2 — 16:00–18:00 (UTC-3)
- Session 3 — 19:00–21:00 (UTC-3)
You can join one, two, or all three sessions depending on your availability.
Each session is independent and does not require attending the others.
What happens in each session
Each session is organized in small groups of 5 people.
Groups are mixed across different profiles in the immersive audio ecosystem.
1. Short presentations (5 min per person)
Each participant has 5 minutes.
The goal is not to present a finished project.
Instead, you share:
- what you are currently working on
- the main challenge you are facing in immersive audio
- what is not working in your workflow, tools, or practice
This is not a formal talk.
It is a snapshot of your current situation.
2. Group conversation (approx. 30 minutes)
After all presentations, the group enters an open conversation.
The conversation is guided by the challenges that appeared in the presentations.
Topics naturally include:
- shared problems
- workflows and technical frictions
- missing tools or resources
- possible collaborations
- cross-disciplinary insights
There is no strict structure during this part.
The goal is depth, not coverage.
3. Group synthesis (final 5 minutes)
At the end of each session, the group answers three questions together:
- What was the main challenge that emerged in the conversation?
- What idea, insight, or reflection was most valuable?
- What possible collaboration or next step appeared?
These responses become part of the collective NODE26 map.
What you receive
NODE26 generates a collective output after the event:
- a map of key problems in the field
- recurring patterns across different practices
- emerging directions and opportunities
- a network of participants open to collaboration (opt-in)
This is shared after the sessions.
Who this is for
NODE26 is for people working in:
- immersive audio production
- spatial audio / object-based audio
- sound design and composition
- software development for audio
- research and education
- immersive media production
- experimental workflows in sound
If you are working on problems in this field, this space is designed for you.
What NODE26 is not
NODE26 is not:
- a lecture series
- a showcase of finished work
- a marketing event
- a passive audience format
Everyone participates. Everyone speaks.
*This pricing model is based on regional economic differences and operates on trust.
**The ticket gives access to the entire meetup day.
You are welcome to join one, two, or all three windows depending on your availability.
*** The meetup has a participation fee to help cover the time and resources required to organize it. There are no sponsors or institutions behind it — this is an independent initiative born from a personal interest in connecting people working with immersive audio across Latin America.
For this reason, all registrations are final and non-refundable once payment has been made.