With so many different events to choose from and types of events to choose to host, here’s a quick overview of some popular forms:

• Salons: A salon is an evening length (1-3 hours) conversation around a specific topic, carrying the atmosphere of a living room gathering.
• Book Clubs: The main goal is to discuss a book or other text. Each meeting of a book club might discuss a whole book or work steadily through a longer work.
• Series Episodes: Salon series are ongoing events connected through a central topic and have episodes on a regular basis (monthly, weekly). We encourage making each episode something anyone can jump into and experience on its own wherever possible.
• SuperSalons: These events feature special guests with one or two skilled hosts facilitating a discussion. They are distinct in including more time carved out for the guest, but always with an extensive Q&A where everyone can share questions and views.
• Workshops: Something is being made during a workshop: We produce art, mind maps, some kind of framework for later use, etc.
• Reading Salons: Not just discussing something previously read, but reading text aloud on the spot. Reading salons can cover poetry, prose, a scene from a play, song lyrics, etc. Readings can be shared in advance or the host can bring surprising new material the attendees encounter during the salon for the first time!
• Carousel Salons: At these events, there are icebreaker questions and a shared reception hall, but attendees eventually move into breakout rooms and rotate through various 1:1 sessions.
• Members-Only Events: These can cover all sorts of topics and forms, with the two defining features being that they are free and limited to Interintellect members. These can be casual gatherings around holidays, game nights, open-ended discussions or serious salon-style discussions on any topic.
• In Person Events: These can be anything from casual meetups to themed discussions with an individual or panel. In Person events are free and limited to Interintellect members.
• Host Training Sessions: Hosts do not need to complete training before hosting, but we are always looking to share insights from our team and host community. These events may cover general advice or focus on specific aspects of hosting.