WeMeshUp
80 people. A castle. Four days.
No stages. No sponsors. No audience.
Hand-picked from Forbes 30 Under 30, TEDx stages, Global Shapers, and Davos speakers. You're either already in the room, or someone in the room vouches for you.
From the Architect
Why This Exists
Just got back from Davos.
After a decade of summits, stages, and rooms where decisions get made — I noticed something. The real connections never happen in the official program. They happen late at night, in the rented houses, over breakfast the next morning.
So I thought: what if we just built that part?
Four days. A castle. People who don't need to explain themselves to each other.
What Happens
Nothing is scheduled. Everything is possible.
Someone will start a workshop at midnight. Someone will lead a sunrise hike. A dinner debate will go until 3am. A question asked over breakfast will change how someone sees their work.
The program is the people. You bring what you want to share. You take what you need.
The last night: a party. Bring something extraordinary to wear.
The Four Days
A journey with shape — and space to breathe.
Day One — Crossing In
Arrive before sunset. The world outside stays outside.
At dusk, a threshold ritual. Simple. Strange. You'll understand why we don't describe it. By the time it ends, you won't feel like a stranger anymore.
Then: the first feast. Long tables. Candlelight. You sit where we place you — next to someone you didn't know you needed to meet. The first of many.
Before bed, you'll receive an envelope. Inside: a question or a task. What you do with it is yours to decide.
The fire pit is lit. Some stay until 3am. Some disappear into the library. Both are correct.
Day Two — Unfolding
Morning is slow. Coffee appears in the courtyard. No agenda until there is one.
This is the day the castle reveals itself — and so do the people. Workshops emerge from whoever has something to teach. A debate starts at lunch and hasn't finished by dinner. Someone finds the tower and doesn't come down for hours. Someone claims the Mystery Room for something unexpected.
coffee, sun, quiet conspiracy
whatever emerges — or nothing
feast, new seats, new faces
the fire pit earns its name
By now, you've stopped counting hours.
Day Three — The Descent
The deepest day. The one people talk about years later.
Morning has a different weight. You'll feel it.
We've designed something for this night — a collective experience we don't describe in advance. It might involve fire. It might involve darkness. It might involve a question you've never been asked.
Trust us. Or don't, and be surprised anyway.
What we can say: there's a room called The Vault. Tonight, it opens. What happens below stays below.
This is not a conference. This is not a retreat. This is the night that changes the story you tell about this place.
Day Four — Returning
A quieter morning. The air is different.
Some walk the grounds one last time. Some sit with coffee and silence. Some finish conversations that started three days ago.
Before noon: a closing circle. Not a ceremony — just a moment. Human. Simple. A breath before re-entry.
Then: the final feast. Longer than the others. Toasts. Laughter. The kind of meal you'll remember in fragments for years.
And then: The Party.
Some stay up until dawn. Some slip away to watch the sunrise from the tower.
The Anchors
What stays the same, every day:
Morning coffee in the courtyard — no alarms, no announcements
A long feast by candlelight — your seat changes nightly, chosen by us
The fire pit after dark — the unofficial center of gravity
What You'll Find
Experiences woven through the four days:
The Pairings
Each night, you sit somewhere different. We arrange it. By Day 4, you'll have shared a meal with almost everyone.
The Gifting Table
Bring something to leave behind. A book. A bottle. An object with a story. Take something when you go. No names attached.
The Envelope
Handed to you on arrival. A question or a task inside. Optional. Some ignore it. Some say it changed their week.
The Confessional
A room. A chair. A question you've never been asked. Private. Voluntary. Unexpectedly meaningful.
The Sunrise Walk
Every morning, someone leads one. You won't know where until you show up. Sometimes silent. Sometimes not.
The Mystery Room
It becomes what it needs to be — a workshop, a salon, a nap room, a conspiracy. Claim it if you have something to offer.
The Stronghold
We have a vision for a historic castle . We are still exploring, negotiating, and verifying.
Exact coordinates will only be released when the castle is confirmed and you are accepted.
It will be secluded, fortified, and yours.
* The images shown capture the aesthetic and vibe we are seeking. The actual location will match this spirit.
The Setting
We're still exploring castle options across Europe. These images capture the vibe we're seeking.
A historical castle in Europe
Shared meals by candlelight
Conversations by the fire
Peaceful morning rituals
The Setting
A historical castle. Each room has a soul.
The Great Hall
Long tables. Candlelight. Conversations that build over hours.
The Fire Pit
Outside. Under stars. Where the masks come off.
The Library
Leather chairs. Books. Silence when you need it.
The Tower
Climb for the view. Stay for the conversation you didn't expect.
The Courtyard
Morning sun. Coffee. Quiet conspiracies.
The Quarters
Shared rooms, paired intentionally. Your roommate might become your co-founder, your confidant, or the person who changes how you see your work.
The Vault
Below. What happens there stays there.
The Mystery Room
Becomes whatever it needs to be. A salon. A workshop. A nap room. Yours to claim.
The Spirit Behind It
This project draws from principles we've seen work — in Burning Man, in movements, in the unofficial gatherings that happen alongside official ones:
We're not copying those spaces — but we share the belief that the most valuable experiences are created by people who show up with intention, not by programs imposed on them.
We've spent years organizing people — for protests, for movements, for gatherings that weren't supposed to exist. We know what happens when people stop performing and start participating.
Chatham House Rules
You can share what was said. You cannot share who said it.
Ideas travel. Attribution stays inside.
Who Belongs Here
Two ways in. Either you're part of the communities listed below — or someone who is vouches for you personally.
Core Community
You're already in if you've earned a seat at these tables.
Apply directly
The Vouch
Every member gets one invite for someone outside the community.
Choose carefully — your reputation is tied to theirs.
Who Qualifies as Core Community?
| Community | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Davos speakers | Spoke at WEF, Summer Davos, or any Davos house/event (not just attended) |
| TEDx / TED speakers | Delivered a talk at any official TED or TEDx event |
| Forbes Under 30 | Listed in any Forbes 30 Under 30 list (any country, any year) |
| Global Shapers | Current or alumni member of the WEF Global Shapers Community |
| Close collaborators | Personally known to and vouched for by Florin or core organizers |
Attending Davos is not the same as speaking at Davos. This distinction matters.
The Exchange
WeMeshUp runs on contribution, not commerce. No sponsors. No pitches. No one working the room. The fees below cover the castle, the staff, the feasts, and the privacy required for real connection.
The Participant
The full experience. Four days, all feasts, all rituals. Shared quarters with someone worth meeting.
- Full access to all 4 days
- Shared quarters, paired intentionally
- All feasts and banquets
- Full participation in all rituals
The Resident
Everything above, plus a private room. For those who need space to integrate. Priority review. Co-creation role in shaping what happens.
- Everything in Participant
- Private room / suite
- Priority application review
- Co-creation role in shaping rituals
The Patron
Everything above, plus a premium suite. You'll host one night — your theme, your guest list, your rules. Your name in the archive.
- Everything in Resident
- Premium private suite
- Host one night: your theme, your guests, your rules
- Your name immortalized in the archive
Reserve your seat now. Pay your deposit via PayPal. After payment, email baditaflorin@gmail.com with your name, LinkedIn, and which tier (Participant/Resident/Patron). Fully refundable if we don't reach 40 reservations.
How It Works
Click the button above and pay via PayPal. €500 for Participant/Resident, €2,000 for Patron.
Send your name, LinkedIn, and chosen tier to baditaflorin@gmail.com after payment.
We'll confirm your reservation and send details. Remaining balance due 30 days before.
The Architect
Florin Badita
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. TEDx speaker. Founder of Corupția Ucide (Corruption Kills) — Romania's largest anti-corruption movement, which brought 150,000 people into the streets. Burner. Fire juggler. Builder of impossible things.
"I've spent a decade organizing people — for protests, for movements, for gatherings that weren't supposed to happen. I've learned that the most powerful moments come from trust, not structure. From presence, not performance.
I just came back from Davos. I saw the machine up close. And I'm more convinced than ever that the future isn't built in those rooms — it's built in the spaces between them."
Behind the Architect: a crew of organizers and co-conspirators. You'll meet them at the castle.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Promise
You will meet people you wouldn't meet anywhere else.
You will have conversations you didn't expect.
You will feel something shift.
We can't tell you exactly what will happen. That's the point. But we'll be there with you.
Reserve Your Seat — €500