This is lovely thinking Alexandra! As one of the people facilitating MYFest, I agree that it provides many of the characteristics you call out for in this post. I really love how MYFest offers a very different experience to engaging with community than "classic" events — both online and in person. I think we need more of these kinds of experiences — pandemic or not — as they support a more globally inclusive and less environmentally impactful opportunity and at the same time enable authentic and valuable connection with others.
This is lovely thinking Alexandra! As one of the people facilitating MYFest, I agree that it provides many of the characteristics you call out for in this post. I really love how MYFest offers a very different experience to engaging with community than "classic" events — both online and in person. I think we need more of these kinds of experiences — pandemic or not — as they support a more globally inclusive and less environmentally impactful opportunity and at the same time enable authentic and valuable connection with others.