DAO founders are in constant pursuit of connection—ideas, contributors, new governance models, community energy. TOKEN2049 Singapore offers a uniquely dense opportunity for that kind of cross-pollination. But beyond the scheduled panels and workshops, it’s the off-stage hangouts, side-events, lounges, and parties where many DAOs get real momentum. If you’re a DAO founder, knowing where to go (and how to be noticed) among these hangouts can make your TOKEN2049 week far more productive.
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Side-Events & Community First Spaces
One definite place where DAO founders tend to gather is at side-events focused on community building, creator activations, or immersive DAO-driven experiences. For example, the Sandbox DAO Side Event, called “SIP-30: Community-First Activation at Glass Dome” is set up roughly to gather LAND owners, creators, avatar makers, UGC designers, and DAO participants in an interactive environment. The space is designed to allow DAO builders to meet community members, share creator stories, and plan collaboration.
Another frequent hangout is the set of open doors, warming-up meetups, and pre-TOKEN2049 gatherings listed on the public calendar. Events like Pre-Token2049 Dev Meetup or Warm-Up Sessions attract founders who want to test ideas or connect before the rush of the main conference. These get smaller, leaner, and deeper conversations than you’ll find in larger networking drinks.
VIP & Invite-Only Dinners, Brunches, and Lounges
DAO founders often show up in premium company. When sponsor events, investor dinners, or invited founder brunches occur, these are spots where high-signal people gather. The TOKEN2049 Week schedule lists things like “VC Connect – Singapore”, “Speakers Reception”, and “Private Gatherings for Investors, Family Offices & …” among the featured events.
These invite-only dinners or hotel lounge events tend to favor founders who have had visible DAO work, community leadership, or good referrals. Showing up with crisp talking points about your DAO’s values, governance, contributor incentives, or token model can help you stand out in these rooms.
After-Parties & Official Socials
No TOKEN2049 experience is complete without the official after-parties—especially ones with a reputation for mixing music, performance, high energy, and conversation. Events like After 2049 (the official closing party) are predictable hotspots where people who’ve just engaged all day unwind, exchange cards, share visions, or even recruit members for DAO cohorts.
DAO founders often sit in lounges at bars that are linked to these after-parties, attending with peers, exchanging stories, or occasionally moderating impromptu lightning panels behind a DJ set or high terrace view. These moments are chaotic, but also fertile.
Wellness & Creative Hangouts for Resetting Energy
Because what DAOs build is sustained by passion—and sometimes the burnout is real—founders are also known to retreat to wellness-adjacent spaces: snack meetups, run & coffee, early morning walks, wellness pop-ups. The public calendar features things like ONE OF US Run & Coffee, Lift & Coffee, or Awake creative side challenges. These are light-touch but high-value for relation building.
In these spaces, energy is gentler, conversations are more authentic, connections often last beyond the conference because they start from a place of rest and authenticity.
Rooftop Bars, Lounges & Skyline Views
DAO founders usually appreciate ambience almost as much as they do content. Cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, or sunset views (e.g. Marina Bay Sands rooftop venues) are often leveraged for informal DAO gatherings. Founder meetups, small group dinners, or impromptu community chats often end up in these locations.
These places allow for both presentation (show your DAO’s visuals or plans) and relaxation (a drink, view, open air). If you’re bringing collaborators, contributors, or even potential DAOpunks you want to recruit, these environments help conversations flow.
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How DAO Founders Make the Most of Hangouts
To succeed at these hangouts:
- Be visible early: arrive at side-events, attend small sessions where only a few people show up. Founders often come to listen first, then share.
- Bring artifacts: DAO whitepapers, governance model summaries, community growth stats. Physical or digital decks become handy, especially if someone asks “tell me about your DAO.”
- Make and honor micro-commitments: promise to follow up, introduce someone, or host a small roundtable. DAO culture rewards trust.
- Use POAPs and badges to track participation and shared experiences—these become social proof in future meetups.
- Prioritize energy management: balance the high-energy nights with wellness hangouts so you don’t burn out.
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Recommended Events To Check For
Here are specific events from the TOKEN2049 Week schedule where DAO founders are likely to be:
- Sandbox DAO’s “Community-First Activation” (Glass Dome) — immersive, culture-forward, excellent for creator DAOs.
- VC Connect – Singapore — founder + investor focused; expect DAO founders who are seeking funding or partnerships.
- Speakers Reception & After 2049 party — high visibility; for founders who want to be seen and heard.
- Pre-Token2049 Dev Meetup / Warm-Up Sessions — great places to meet technical DAO founders or builders.
- Networking Mixers & Private Gatherings listed under TOKEN2049 Week’s schedule with tags like “founder”, “family offices”, or “invite-only”.
Conclusion
The coolest DAO founders at TOKEN2049 Singapore aren’t just those on stage—they’re the ones who show up early, choose community-focused hangouts, build trust in small but meaningful spaces (lounges, wellness meetups, rooftop bars), and follow through. Side events, invite-only dinners, creative activations like the Sandbox activation, after-parties, and wellness gathering are all part of the cadence.
If you’d like, I can pull together a personalized DAO Founders Hangout Map for TOKEN2049 Singapore—listing by date, location, expected founder-density—so you can plan your evenings with impact.
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