Paradiso Festival Reimagines Creative Conferences as Immersive Retreats in Mexico
By
Tom May
Lightly browned and well buttered. A solid pick from the rack.
Summary
Paradiso Festival is a new creative conference in Mérida, Mexico that challenges traditional design conference formats. Founded by Héctor Ayuso (creator of OFFF festival), it's a five-day immersive retreat that eliminates stages and egos, focusing instead on authentic conversations and community building rather than traditional speaker presentations and networking.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIf you've ever sat through a design conference, you'll know the routine. Slick branding. Endless slides. Big-name speakers. And the nagging sense you're there more for networking than nourishment.
Paradiso Festival sets out to do things differently.
No stages, no egos; just people, ideas and conversations.
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