Support My Journey to Speak at HOPE, DEF CON, and Vitalia

Hi everyone,

My name is Meow-Ludo Meow-Meow, and I am passionate about technology, hacking, and human augmentation. I am also the world's first trainshumanist, being part man, part train-ticket. Partly as a consequence of this, I have been given the incredible opportunity to speak at three of the most prestigious conferences in these fields: HOPE , DEF CON 32 , and the Human Augmentation Summit in Vitalia .

These conferences are pivotal platforms for sharing innovative ideas, learning from experts, and connecting with incredible individuals who are pushing the boundaries of technology and human potential. Attending and speaking at these events will not only allow me to contribute to the global conversation on these critical topics that I care so much about, but also help me grow personally and professionally.

I will update and share as much content as I can along the way, using this platform and other social media. I will share as much of the knowledge and stories that can with whomever would like to hear about it. I will share this along the way, and when I return, too.

Why I Need Your Help

To make this journey possible, I need to raise AUD$12,000 to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, conference fees, and other related expenses. I've already saved and raised a portion of the funds, and I'll update this with any money raised through other pay and donations. Here’s a breakdown of how the funds will be used:

Travel: Airfare to and from the USA = (USD$1700)

Accommodation: Lodging during the conferences and trip = $1480 (37 days, USD$40/day)

Conference Fees: Registration and participation fees for HOPE, DEF CON, and the Human Augmentation Summit USD$804

Internal Flight and Buses: USD$3093

Miscellaneous Expenses: Meals, and other necessary expenses $1480 (37 days, $30USD/day)

Total USD = $ 8,557

Total AUD = 12,814.554

I will update these figures with my personal contributions, donation from outside the platform, and with any reductions from alternate donations.

How Your Support Will Make a Difference

By supporting my campaign, you will be enabling me to:

Share Knowledge and Insights: Present my research and ideas on human augmentation, hacking, and technology at these renowned conferences. Australia is often not represented at the international level in hacker conferences, so this is a chance for our unique viewpoint as lived in our country to be heard on an international stage.

Learn and Grow: Gain valuable knowledge and skills from attending sessions and workshops led by industry leaders.

Network and Collaborate: Connecting with other professionals and enthusiasts, fostering collaborations that can lead to innovative projects and advancements in the field.

Benefit the Community: Bring back the knowledge and experiences gained to my local community, sharing insights gained during my conversations, and sharing the stories I've heard to help in our collective understanding of these important topics.

About Me

I have a strong background in public speaking, transhumanism, and human augmentation, with a history of working on projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. I regularly challenge the status quo through provocative actions, creating discourse around our uses of emerging technologies. My dedication to the pursuit of ethical uses of technology is reflected in my previous achievements and ongoing projects, which I am excited to share at these conferences.

How You Can Help

Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant impact on my ability to attend these conferences. Here are some ways you can support me:

Donate: Contribute to my GoFundMe campaign.

Alternate Contribution: Do have spare Frequent Flyer points? A couch for me to crash on along the way? Maybe you can drive me from the airport or shout me lunch one day? Please get in contact with me.

Share: Spread the word about my campaign on social media, with friends, and within your networks. Sharing really helps the campaign reach the people that are willing and able to help the campaign reach our goal.

Engage: Follow my journey and share your encouragement and support. I will be blogging and streaming for 37 days, and I'd love to keep in touch with you the entire way along.

Thank You

I am incredibly grateful for your support and belief in my mission. Together, we can make this journey possible and contribute to the future of technology and human augmentation.

Thank you for considering my request and for your generous support.

Sincerely,

Meow-Ludo Meow-Meow