There's no single professional category we're filling — we're curating a mix. Every HATCHer is someone we believe is demonstrating real action toward a positive impact, not just holding an impressive title. That shows up differently across disciplines: a founder scaling a solution, a scientist reshaping a field, an artist reframing how people see a problem, a policymaker moving something through a system that resists moving.

What we're actually scoring for when we curate the 100: cross-disciplinary range (we deliberately avoid rooms full of one sector), systems thinking, a mentorship spirit toward people earlier in their journey, sector and geographic diversity, and what we call chemistry — the sense that this person will spark something in a room they wouldn't otherwise be in.

We're intentionally not looking for corporate operators optimizing an existing system. We're looking for people building the next one.

See some HATCH Alumni examples here.

No. The program is intentionally built as a peer-driven experience with facilitated sessions, shared meals, creative exchanges, and time in the Catskills landscape. The goal is meaningful connection and practical momentum, not passive attendance.

A Summit for what comes next.

The world continues to shift faster than ever. And yet one truth remains unchanged: there is power in coming together. This gathering is designed to refuel our inner fire, reimagine what's possible, and cultivate the collaborations our future is calling for.

“HATCH a better world” has been our consistent overarching theme for over 22 years. At this Summit, we'll explore breakthroughs in democracy, AI, food, climate, creativity, longevity, and human flourishing.

HATCH is a bit different from a traditional conference model, where there's a clear line between “speakers” and an “audience.” Everyone we invite is there because we believe they have meaningful experience, perspective, or ideas to contribute — in many ways, every participant is both a learner and a contributor.

Throughout the Summit we occasionally tap someone on the shoulder to share a brief story or insight with the group, often as a 5-minute lightning talk. There's a real chance we'll ask you too — so it's worth having in your back pocket: is there a topic, story, project, or question you'd be excited to share if asked?

That said, participation in these moments is part of the overall HATCH experience, not a separate speaking engagement. Your attendance isn't contingent on it either way.

The four days are the spark, not the whole relationship. HATCHers stay connected year-round through our HATCH Community — we turn moments into movements through intimate, place-based gatherings that build trust, spark collaboration, and surface solutions grounded in action. The connections continue beyond the gathering, through HATCH's membership network and online platform, sustaining relationships and collaboration across geographies and over time.

HATCH Studio — partners with organizations to design and lead experiences that connect people and catalyze collective impact. Drawing on the HATCH network and approach, it creates environments where ideas are challenged, perspectives expand, and meaningful collaboration can take hold. Through tailored engagements, HATCH Studio equips leaders and teams with the tools, relationships, and momentum to move from insight to action, advancing solutions to complex social, environmental, and systemic challenges.

HATCH House — our presence at the world's most relevant moments, like Davos, SXSW, and Climate Week.

HATCH Hubs — local communities of HATCHers in cities throughout the world that connect, and activate local and global nodes. Supported with communications and dinner tool-kits, it extends our impact.

HATCH Adventures — global adventures that bring the HATCH ethos to immersive, connection-driven experiences in communities worldwide.

HATCH Global Living Room — a quarterly virtual convening of HATCHers exploring connection and community through conversation, curiosity, and culture.

Every seat at HATCH is individually curated, so we don't have a standard plus-one policy — but if there's someone specific you think belongs in the room, tell us who and why. We review those case by case.

4 nights' accommodations, 3 artisan culinary meals a day, programming, music, and immersive experiences from when you arrive to when you leave.

The cost for Summits are break-even for HATCH, and the price covers all hard costs: 4 nights' accommodation, 3 meals a day, and direct expenses, split evenly across 100 people plus a 10% markup that funds partial scholarships based on need. This is not a one-off event but also provides access to the global community, with numerous ways to stay connected to collective impact after the Summit.

We never want finances to be the barrier to entry. We offer partial support, subject to the availability of scholarship funding from our partners and sponsors. Let us know what level of support would make attending feasible, and we'll make sure you're included in the scholarship process.

Monday, Sept 14th is our arrival day: doors open at 3:30 and we kick off our summit at 5 pm. The Summit is designed as a full-arc experience, and we ask everyone to be there for the entirety of it. That continuity is a big part of what makes HATCH what it is; the trust and depth really build over the full time together.

The summit concludes on Friday, Sept 18th. Closing breakfast will be served until 10 AM. Check-out is at 10:30 at the latest.

For the easiest arrival experience, we strongly recommend flying into Albany International Airport (ALB), located approximately 1 hr 40 minutes from Full Moon Resort. HATCH will provide the greatest number of scheduled shuttle options from Albany.

A secondary option is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA), approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes from the resort. NOTE: there is no HATCH shuttle from LGA, so you will need to get yourself to EWR — we recommend flying into ALB or EWR.

HATCH will shuttle guests from the Newark and Albany airports only, so if you fly to another airport, you will be responsible for getting to one of our shuttle locations or getting yourself to the location. Thank you for understanding!

Attendees also have the option of traveling by train or arranging a car service or coordinating a carpool with other HATCH participants for the final leg of the journey to the Catskills.

If you aren't able to land early enough on Monday, Sept 14 in order to make it to the venue for the 5 pm Summit start time that same day, we highly suggest coming in a day early.

There's the option to spend the night in NYC and connect with other HATCHers on Sunday evening. Please note that accommodations before Monday will be at your own cost.

For those who prefer to catch a shuttle from Manhattan, we'll have a shuttle service pick up on Monday, Sept 14 at 1:00 PM EDT from the Ace Hotel in New York City.

Ace Hotel meet-up address: 20 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001, United States. Please review the hotel's address; there are two Ace Hotels in NYC.

Full Moon Resort · 1 Valley View Road, Big Indian, NY 12410

From Albany and points north: Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) South towards New York City, then Exit 19, Kingston (see below).

From New York City and points south: Take the NY State Thruway (I-87) North/West to Exit 19, Kingston. After the toll, merge slightly right onto Route 28 West (toward Pine Hill) and travel about 30 miles to Big Indian/Oliverea. Turn left onto County Route 47 just after the brown sign reading “Oliverea 3 miles,” then continue 5 miles on County Route 47 (Oliverea Road). You'll see signs for Full Moon on the right.

Please plan to be onsite between 3:30–4:30 pm to be checked in and ready for our kickoff at 5 pm.

Pleasant afternoons and chilly mornings and evenings. We'll have heaters and fire pits going after sunset, plus covered dining or a tent as backup. The morning session & happy hour will take place in an outdoor space.

Review the weather closer to the summit start date — click HERE for the 10-day forecast at Big Indian, NY.

• ID or passport for check-in (obviously!)
• Comfortable and casual clothing for 69–75°F days with chilly mornings and evenings. Best practice is to have layers you can add and subtract as the temperatures change.
• A warm coat for the evening
• Light outer layer, something water-resistant like a rain shell or jacket
• Scarf and hat if you run cold
• Comfortable shoes for standing and being outdoors (there will be a short walk based on where you'll be staying onsite — please let us know if you have any mobility issues)
• Walking shoes — there's a lovely short nature trail on property. Note: there isn't a gym or workout facility, but there are ways to stay active if you'd like, perhaps joining morning movement early Wednesday and Thursday morning.
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Bathing suit and sandals (there will be a heated pool)
• Personal medication
• Headlamp or small flashlight
• A day bag — it helps to keep your items together for the day, and makes it easy to move between spaces

Three meals a day, including snacks throughout the day, are included as part of the package. Alcoholic drinks are at your own cost.

We have considered your dietary restrictions, which we have collected through the Travel & Accommodation Info form.

Full Moon Resort is genuinely in the mountains, so cell service is spotty in places. WiFi is available in common areas. We'd gently encourage treating this week as a chance to be fully present — that's where the real value of HATCH tends to show up.

Specific questions? We'd love to hear from you.

Email Jared Silverman — Jared@HATCHexperience.org

and/or set up a call with Jared HERE.

The Catskills reward slowing down. For the full picture, the New York Times' guide to the region is a great companion — here are a few favorites, organized by mood.