Socratica

an open collective of makers, builders, artists, and everyone in between ⁂

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we sold out two of the largest venues in waterloo for the world's greatest celebration of making!

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🎨by @rtcnsclubhouse 6️⃣7️⃣

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socratica session on june 7th. we are normal about this.

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@claudeai edited by @chloe_anomelie
videography by Max Wentzlaff
animations by @roastriceo
photos by @raenytuesday

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we celebrated our makers with the help of @claudeai. here’s what they’ve been building with it!

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@michelletliu @sundaysinla wow!

[Chloe-Amelie @chloe_anomelie]

1/ DESIGN THREAD

Symposium was unreal.

I co-led design with the illustration GODDESS @roastriceo

Here’s a small peek behind the scenes of this year’s visual identity and the world we crafted for @socraticainfo

[Malaika ⁂ @malaikaaiyar]

@sohambasu963 @keyanvirani and i put together https://t.co/q3t7qonYW9 so that you can revisit all of the amazing projects that were showcased at @socraticainfo symposium!

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Socratica now has 40+ nodes around the world inspiring people to work on things for the love of making.

if you're interested in starting a community where you live, you can join us at: [socratica. info/get-involved]

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to our supporters - thank you for helping bring this symposium to life!

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we wish we could tag everyone - there are so many people who did work behind the scenes.

to all our photographers, hosts, demoers and everyone else in between, your work is appreciated <3

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to the people who dedicated 8+ months and countless hours into this symposium, we thank you.

this event would not have been possible without your work.

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10 incredible stage demos were featured on day 1, including:

- a synchronized phone audio and light show
- DIY omnidirectional treadmill
- a laptop turned into a trombone
- an animatronic head

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people from 135+ cities worldwide joined us this year - our most global turnout yet!

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on day two, we showcased 70+ demos with science-fair style booths. things like:

- the robot from interstellar
- AI designing light shows
- a DIY turntable and mixer
- a talking lamp companion
- live portraits

find them all at:
[showcase26.socratica. info/demos]

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we sold out two of the largest venues in waterloo for the world's greatest celebration of making!

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@covacut thank you for coming🫶

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📸 by @raenytuesday

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it takes a village

[Berry Vrbanovic @berryonline]

Yesterday, I was honoured to join countless @socraticainfo makers at @Centre_Square for their 2026 Symposium host pledge! Shout out to the leaders, sponsors and 2000+ participants for making this weekend & the year-long program leading up to it, a huge success!

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we are so back

sold out for day 2 but accepting a few more people off the waitlist this morning, register quick :)