An essential guide to launching your first ReFi community event and setting the stage for a thriving local ReFi Node.
🌟 TL;DR
Hosting an ‘Intro to ReFi’ Meetup is a great way to gather local regenerative leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, builders, and community builders to foster deep connections and collaborations. Follow this guide to design, promote, and execute a high-impact event that builds momentum for your Local ReFi Node.
👋 Introduction
What is this playbook about?
This playbook provides a step-by-step guide to organizing and hosting a high-energy, engaging introductory meetup on Regenerative Finance (ReFi).
Why host an ‘Intro to ReFi’ Meetup?
- 🌍 Grow your local ReFi community
- 🤝 Foster deep human relationships among regenerative leaders
- 💡 Educate and inspire newcomers about the power of ReFi
- 🚀 Create opportunities for future projects, collaborations, and funding
Target Audience
This event is ideal for:
- Community builders looking to launch a ReFi Local Node
- Regenerative leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors
- Web3 builders, entrepreneurs, and technologists
- Anyone passionate about finance, regeneration, and positive impact
📚 Playbook Description
Overview
The first event sets the tone for your community and helps build momentum by gathering frequently and attracting top talent and value-aligned capital.
Key Design Considerations
✅ Invite regenerative leaders from across sectors (public, private, nonprofit)
✅ Choose a strategic location to attract people from the local community
✅ Prioritize human connection—design the event to foster meaningful interactions
✅ Deliver short, high-energy, compelling content
✅ Host a community dinner afterward for deeper conversations
✅ Capture content (photos/videos) to share online & inspire more participation
✅ Ask for feedback and improve the experience over time
✅ Manage your budget wisely—seek sponsorships, discounts, or venue support
Innovation Highlight
By combining Liberating Structures and Open Space Technology, you can encourage interactive, decentralized, and engaging discussions rather than passive listening.
💡 Liberating Structures Overview
💡 Open Space Technology Explained
💰 Business Model & Budgeting
Funding & Sponsorships
To cover event costs and create sustainable funding for ongoing meetups, consider:
Web3 Fundraising Platforms
- Apply to funding rounds (Gitcoin Grants, Regen Coordination, Celo Public Goods)
- Create crowdfunding campaigns for series of meetups
Sponsorships from ReFi & Web3 Projects
- Reach out to protocols and DAOs aligned with your mission
- Offer sponsor visibility at the event and in marketing materials
Venue & Service Partnerships
- Negotiate discounts with local venues
- Partner with cafes, coworking spaces, or community centers
- Seek in-kind donations (food, drinks, AV equipment)
💡 Tip: Many Web3 funding rounds (like Gitcoin Grants, Regen Coordination, or Celo Public Goods) have open calls for proposals—apply to secure funding for multiple meetups rather than one-off events.
💡 Tip: Manage your budgets wisely—ask for support from the venue, vendors, and community members.
⚙️ How It Works
Step-by-Step Implementation
1️⃣ Announce Your Event (Even Without Full Details!)
- Set a date and publicly announce the event
- Create a landing page (e.g., lu.ma) for RSVPs
- Share on social media & community channels
2️⃣ Secure Venue & Logistics
- Book a local, accessible space
- Arrange seating, sound, and visuals for engagement
- Plan for food & drinks (community dinner recommended!)
3️⃣ Design an Engaging Agenda
- Intro to ReFi Presentation (ReFi DAO provides a detailed slide deck)
- Panel discussions with local regenerative leaders
- Interactive workshops using Liberating Structures
- Open networking time to build deeper relationships
4️⃣ Promote the Event
- Post on Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, and Discord
- Tag @ReFiDAOist and @ReFiEvents for cross-promotion
- Engage in community groups and relevant forums
5️⃣ Capture & Share Content
- Take high-quality photos/videos during key moments
- Publish a post-event recap (Twitter thread, blog post, LinkedIn update)
- Share analytics & feedback to improve future events
💡 Example Event Analytics: ReFi Lisboa Event Analytics 2023
📦 Key Materials from ReFi DAO
ReFi DAO provides ready-to-use materials to support your event:
🎨 Event Branding & Graphics:
- Official ReFi DAO logos and visual assets
- Event poster templates
- Social media graphics
🎟️ Event Setup & Management:
- RSVP and ticketing platform recommendations
- Event planning checklists
- Budget templates
📖 Presentation Materials:
- Complete “Intro to ReFi” slide deck
- Speaker guidelines
- Workshop facilitation guides
These resources help ensure a consistent and high-quality experience across all ReFi community events.
Additional Guides & Resources
Related Playbooks (from Notion):
- How to promote your local node events
- How to capture great content from your events
- How to use Tonglen Meditation to Open Your Events
- How to host an AI storytelling workshop
📌 Case Studies
Success Stories
- ReFi Lisboa Meetup – Twitter Recap
- ReFi Lisboa - Local Node Journey (See case study database)
🚀 Future Plans & Scaling Potential
Growth Strategies
- Host recurring meetups (monthly or quarterly)
- Expand to larger workshops, hackathons, or retreats
- Form a core team to co-host and grow leadership capacity
Vision for the Future
Build a thriving local ReFi ecosystem where community members regularly gather, collaborate on projects, and create measurable regenerative impact in their bioregion.
🎒 Key Resources & Contact
ReFi DAO Support
- Official Materials: Contact ReFi DAO for slide decks and branding
- Community Channels: Join ReFi DAO Discord and Telegram
- Event Calendar: Submit your event to @ReFiEvents for promotion
Playbook Maintainers
- Lead: Monty
- RC Owner: luizfernando
- Community: ReFi DAO & Regen Coordination
Playbook Version: 1.0 (Notion Draft)
Last Updated: October 3, 2025
Status: Draft → Ready for Review
Next Steps: Community validation, pilot testing, refinement
Sync Note: This playbook was extracted from Notion on October 4, 2025. For the latest version, check the Notion database.