Sponsorship
Doomer Optimism Campout
Sponsorship Opportunities: Fight the Machine
We are seeking sponsorship for our third annual Doomer Optimism Campout at The Wagon Box. At this event, we bring together DC policymakers, international political thought leaders, journalists, writers, artists, and ecologists to dive deep into the pressing questions of our time.
We’ll explore themes like the role of technology, the allure and perils of transhumanism, and the search for meaning in the shadow of the Machine. Through thought-provoking discussions, we’ll examine how the Machine shapes families, the environment, personal autonomy, and class politics while highlighting inspiring acts of creative resistance. The first two years of this conference have proved to be an invaluable opportunity to network and shape our emerging coalition.
Current lineup of speakers
- James Pogue (NY Times, Vanity Fair)
- Julius Krein (Founder of American Affairs. Board Member of influential think-tank/policy institution American Compass)
- Paul Kingsnorth (Celebrated author, former deputy editor of The Ecologist, and a co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project)
- Lee Fang (Legendary American Journalist, formerly of The Intercept, having left to pursue a career of independently minded, thought-provoking investigative reporting)
- Ashley Fitzgerald (Founder of Doomer Optimism and the Rizoma Field School, Contributing writer at Unherd)
- Seneca Scott (Former director of East Bay SEIU 1021, urban agriculturalist and community advocate. Led historic 2024 recalls of Oakland's Mayor and District Attorney. Features in The Free Press, Compact Magazine and Newsweek among others)
- Aris Roussinos (Unherd columnist and former war reporter)
- Hal Herring (award-winning journalist and contributing editor at Field and Stream magazine. He has written for publications that range from the Atlantic Monthly and the Economist to Creative Nonfiction and Orion, and specializes in deeply reported, long-form journalism stories and essays.)
- Paul McNiel (Founder of The Wagon Box. Grew up deep in the woods of Quebec and is a combat veteran and avid outdoorsman.)
- Peter Allen (Peter left a career as an ecologist in academia to found Mastodon Valley Farm, a 220-acre regenerative farm in Southwestern Wisconsin where he has built a timber-frame homestead, planted thousands of fruit and nut trees, and grazes cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry.)
- Justin Lee (Justin Lee is an American author, speaker, YouTuber, and nonprofit executive known for his focus on building bridges between groups who disagree.)
- Roxanne Ahern (Roxanne Ahern is a writer, homesteader, holistic nutritionist, and permaculture designer. She consults with clients on nutrition, edible gardening, homesteading, and farming. @happyholistichs)
- Chris Martenson (Chris Martenson, PhD (Duke), MBA (Cornell) is an economic researcher and futurist specializing in energy and resource depletion, and co-founder of PeakProsperity.com)
The Wagon Box provides a unique event experience including invigorating cold plunges in the creek, sauna sessions, trout fishing, hikes in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains, lively singalongs, and spirited happy hour debates. At our Doomer Optimism events, we share meals that bring us together for toasts, laughter, and informal conversations that strengthen our connections and growing network. This will be our 3rd annual event, with last year’s having been highlighted by Suzy Weiss in The Free Press.
Sponsorship Opportunities (tiers)
Title Sponsor – $10,000 (1 available)
- Exclusive "Presented by [Your Company]" branding on all materials
- Logo placement on digital and print materials
- 5 complimentary event tickets
Event Sponsor – $7,500 (2 available)
- Branding on key event signage and materials
- Recognition during the opening and closing remarks
- Opportunity to introduce a speaker or panel
- Logo placement on the event website and print program
- 3 complimentary event tickets
Meal Sponsor – $5,000 (2 available)
- Prominent signage at meals (e.g., "Dinner presented by [Your Company]")
- Recognition on digital and print materials, including the website
- 2 complimentary event tickets
Bar Sponsor – $2,500 (1 available)
- Signage at the bar during cocktail hours (e.g., "Drinks presented by [Your Company]")
- Recognition on digital and print materials, including the website
- 2 complimentary event tickets
Friends of the Box – $1,000 (unlimited)
- Recognition on print materials and the event website
- 1 complimentary event ticket
For questions about sponsorship, please contact: sponsor@thewagonbox.com
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