EDITION 01
PHILADELPHIA
SEPT 24–26, 2026

ABOUT
DESCARDED.

THE INTERNET CHANGED WHAT PEOPLE CARE ABOUT. IT DIDN'T REPLACE BEING IN A ROOM TOGETHER.

DESCARDED MAKES PHYSICAL EVENTS AROUND CULTURE THAT PEOPLE USUALLY MEET THROUGH A SCREEN — MUSIC, ART, GAMES, CHARACTERS, SCENES, OBSESSIONS AND THE WORLDS AROUND THEM.

THE POINT ISN'T TO RECREATE THE INTERNET IN A VENUE. IT'S TO GIVE THE RIGHT IDEA A PHYSICAL FORM: A ROOM, A SOUND, A LOOK AND A REASON TO SHOW UP.

EACH EDITION CAN CHANGE. THE STANDARD DOESN'T: THE IDEA HAS TO DESERVE THE ROOM.