AIBO Wave Societies

Community-driven cultural initiatives connecting diaspora communities across Europe and Asia

What Are Societies?

Societies are community chapters organized by cultural leaders (Beacons) who curate culturally-specific events, foster meaningful connections, and create spaces for artistic expression, wisdom-sharing, and community belonging. Each society is rooted in a unique diaspora community and operates as an autonomous cultural hub.

How Societies Work

1

Community Leadership

A respected cultural leader (Beacon) organizes and curates events for their diaspora community.

2

Curated Events

Regular gatherings (monthly, quarterly) featuring culturally-specific programming, artists, and wisdom keepers.

3

Community Growth

Members participate in local projects, mentorship, collaborative initiatives, and pan-European networking.

Event Series

The Society at Silent Echo

We See You

A 120-minute gathering inspired by the Dead Poets' Society. Participants engage in poetry, music, wisdom-sharing, and personal reflection in an intimate, culturally-specific setting. Each event is tailored to a unique diaspora community and features a respected wisdom keeper (Beacon guest) who illuminates shared artistic expressions.

Recurring Format

Held quarterly in different locations across Europe and Asia

Intimate Gatherings

30-120 participants per event, fostering deep community connection

Community-Centered

Each event honors a specific diaspora community's language, traditions, and culture

Inaugural Event

Event Name

The Society at Silent Echo: Oulu

Date

Friday, Jan 2, 2026

Time

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Oulu Cultural Centre

Community

Sri Lankan Diaspora

Capacity

30-50 people

Cost

Free

Beacon Guest

Bhante M Anomadassi

Buddhist Monk, Helsinki

Hosts

Thilina Weththasinghe & Vidura Dias

More Societies Coming Soon

We are developing additional society series tailored to different diaspora communities. Each will feature unique cultural expressions, wisdom keepers, and community-specific programming.

Interested in hosting a Society in your community? Become a Beacon

Society Membership

Member Benefits

€60/year (after launch) | €15/year (early supporter)

  • ✓ Access to all society events
  • ✓ Exclusive online content and archives
  • ✓ Private community forum
  • ✓ Exclusive member merchandise
  • ✓ Voting rights on society decisions
  • ✓ Networking with cultural community

Beaconship (Leaders)

€300/year + 15% revenue share

  • ✓ Organize and curate society events
  • ✓ Revenue from event ticket sales
  • ✓ Professional branding & support
  • ✓ Access to AIBO Wave Marketplace
  • ✓ Pan-European beacon network
  • ✓ Training & mentorship program

Join a Society or Become a Beacon

Connect with your diaspora community, participate in meaningful cultural events, or lead your own society.