our local chapters are where RADAR's magic comes to life in cities around the world. from London to Bangalore, Singapore to Toronto, these community-led hubs help turn our digital connections into real-world impact.
we currently have a handful of active chapters worldwide, with London being our most established hub. each chapter operates with significant autonomy while staying true to RADAR's core mission of making futures thinking more accessible and building better futures together.
find us in:
london [chapter lead: Jonny Almario @squid9826]
new york [chapter lead: Grace Mervin @earthling90]
toronto [chapter lead: Caitlin Keeley @caitwin_]
singapore [chapter lead: Agalia Tan @agaaalia_]
copenhagen [chapter lead: Gus Guerro @hrmeaner]
bangalore [in partnership with lagori collective]
we have seedlings of communities in many other markets, but are looking for chapter leads to help solidify their local magic! if that's you — reach out to Squid!
the chapters that thrive tend to follow these guiding principles:
focus on building genuine connections rather than transactional relationships
create spaces where people can be their whole selves
let community develop at its own natural pace
value depth of connection over scale of attendance
create environments that feel distinctly RADAR
focus on participatory activities that bring imagination to life
welcome the wonderfully weird
make space for collective worldbuilding and creation
start with serving existing RADAR members in your area
build bridges between online and offline community
create contexts for unexpected connections
grow organically through genuine relationships
the simplest way to start building community is to gather people for events and experiences that already feel like RADAR. this might look like:
visiting exhibitions that spark imagination
attending talks that question the status quo
exploring spaces that feel a bit wonderfully weird
supporting local initiatives that align with our values
finding those corners of your city where possibility lives
the key is spotting the things that make you think "this feels like us" and creating space for community to form naturally around shared interests and curiosities.
as your chapter grows, you might want to try:
collaborative collaging sessions
field trips to inspiring spaces
small-group workshops
informal meetups and hangouts
participatory worldbuilding activities
start small and scale slowly
consider accessibility in venue choice
mix structured and unstructured time
document and share what works
stay connected with other chapter leads
host at least one event per year
share learnings with the broader community
maintain connection with global initiatives
support new member integration
interested in starting a chapter in your area? get in touch with Squid, our Lead Chapter Lead. he can help you:
connect with other RADAR members in your area
develop your local chapter vision
access resources and support
learn from other chapter experiences
remember: every chapter develops its own unique personality while staying connected to RADAR's broader mission. the goal isn't to create identical experiences everywhere, but to nurture local communities that help more people see themselves as active citizens of the future.
last updated by keels on Feb 4, 2025