Gel 2026
Gel is a creative, multidisciplinary conference exploring good experience in all its forms.
• When: Friday-Saturday, October 2-3, 2026
• Where: Accord, NY, just outside New Paltz
• Details: Location, Speakers, Schedule
• Join us: Register
At a moment when oppressive tech monopolies are hollowing out the economy and threatening democratic society, Gel serves as an oasis. We will explore the risks of a Big Tech-dominated society while spotlighting positive, inspiring people and projects who are bringing about rebirth: new ways of creating, resisting, and living that are charting a path forward.
Location
Gel 2026 will be held at Skate Time, a roller skating rink in Accord, NY just outside New Paltz. We’ll transform the rink into a seated venue for speaker presentations and on-site workshops.
On the evening of the first day, we’ll host a skate party at the rink, where attendees are invited (but not required) to put on skates and try out the rink!
Getting there: The Accord/New Paltz area is a two-hour drive from New York City and offers many options for lodging at hotels and B&Bs. Attendees from out of town will probably want to book a room for Thursday and Friday night – and perhaps Saturday, too, if they want to extend their time during what is typically a beautiful time of year in the Catskills.
Thanks to BjornQorn for making the venue available to Gel.
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Speakers
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Mark Hurst Founder and host, Gel conference -
Rocío Salceda Founder, Repair Cafe El Barrio -
TBD Speakers coming soon!Watch this space.