Conferences are the heart of The WELL

Conferences are where we gather - the heart of The WELL. A vibrant community emerges from thousands of conversations in hundreds of ongoing forums traditionally known as conferences.

Each gathering place has a distinct flavor. A few are open to the world. Most are open to all members. Some limit access to a private group. Others are not listed here by request of their founders. Participants check in frequently at one, five or more conferences, to offer expertise, dissect one another's best ideas and indulge in gossip, mutual aid and general banter.

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Guest-readable Conferences
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Authors and Ideas: Inkwell.vue
Eclectic discussions: Pre.vue
Songs of The Dead: Deadsongs.vue

Featured Conferences
(members only) are grouped in 10 categories:

Arts, Entertainment and the Media
Music, Design, Pop Culture, Media …

Computers, Tools and Science
Web Design, Linux, Mac, Science …

Home and Private Life
Singles, Gay, Cooking, Parenting …

Mind, Spirit and Health
Fitness, Spirituality, Jewish, Philosophy …

Money and Livelihood
Work, Investments, Byline, eBay …

Recreation and Adventure
Travel, Sports, Games, Motorcycles …

Regions
Britain, New York, Berkeley, Rocky Mountains …

Society, Politics and Education
Current Events, Politics, Legal, Experts …

Using The WELL
Welcome, Spam Control, Tech, Policies …

Etc Etc Etc …

Go to
A list of all Featured Conferences
A list of all Featured Limited-Access Conferences
A list of all Independent Conferences

How to Use the Conferences

Community Guidelines