IFT All-Hands Agenda Revision — Change Log & Justifications
February 24, 2026
This document describes all changes made to the IFT All-Hands agenda (March 5, 2026) across three rounds of revision.
Source Material
- WORKING_PROGRAMME_P_C_NOT_CONFIRMED.xlsx — PS festival working programme
- Coordination team feedback (Melanie, Terry, Lou, Kaushal, session format input)
- Working group decisions on Session 1 and Session 2 content
Round 4 Changes (February 24, late)
1. Session 1 Reordered: Intro → Status → Nimbus → What is Logos
What changed: Session 1 segment order is now:
| Order | Segment | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening (quick intro) | ~5 min |
| 2 | Status Update + Demo | ~30 min |
| 3 | Nimbus Update + Demo | ~30 min |
| 4 | What is Logos | ~25 min |
Previously: Opening + What is Logos first (~30 min), then Nimbus, then Status.
Why: Corey can adapt the What is Logos segment to build on whatever Status and Nimbus present. By going last, he can reference their demos, bridge their work into the Logos narrative, and flex timing to absorb any overrun from the demo segments. A quick 5-min intro gets logistics out of the way and frames the day, then hands the stage to the project teams.
2. Removed Jarrad PS Day 1 Reveal References
What changed: Removed all references to Jarrad’s PS Day 1 main stage presentation as “the broader debut” or “public-facing reveal.” This includes the design principle framing, the Session 2 note, and the Leadership Note.
Why: The PS Day 1 presentation may change or disappear. The all-hands agenda should stand on its own without depending on or referencing the PS programme for its framing.
3. Added Nimbus/Status Question Tracks to Session 4
What changed: The “Key Questions by Stream” working session in Session 4 now includes dedicated question tracks for Nimbus and Status alongside the existing Engineering, EcoDev, and Community/Comms tracks.
Why: With Nimbus and Status now having presentation time in Session 1, they should also have a seat at the table in the working session. This gives both projects a place to surface their own key questions and collaboration needs alongside the Logos tracks — reinforcing the IFT family framing throughout the day, not just in the opening block.
Round 3 Changes (February 24)
1. Session 1 Restructured: Nimbus & Status Added, SDD Removed
What changed: Session 1 (09:00–10:30) is now divided into three segments:
| Segment | Duration | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Opening + What is Logos | ~30 min | Corey |
| Nimbus Update + Demo | ~30 min | TBD |
| Status Update + Demo | ~30 min | TBD |
Specification Driven Development (SDD) has been removed from Session 1 entirely. It will be covered during offsite time or a later session.
Why: Nimbus and Status teams completed virtual pre-work updates for Logos engineering teams but were not included themselves. They want to show off progress and demos, and Session 1 is the natural home — it’s the “what are we all doing” block. This also addresses the earlier open question about how to include Nimbus/Status: they now have dedicated stage time rather than being “acknowledged but not featured.”
Impact on What is Logos: Corey’s segment is compressed from 75 min to ~30 min. The SDD presentation is deferred — Corey will find time during offsites or later. The core What is Logos content (mission, tech stack, integration map) remains, just tighter.
Impact on Nimbus/Status positioning: This replaces the previous “acknowledged but not featured” approach. Both projects now have equal stage time with Logos in the opening block, reinforcing the IFT family framing. Open question #5 (“Nimbus/Status approach”) is resolved.
2. Session 2 Restructured: Panel Format with Testnet Reveal
What changed: Session 2 (11:00–12:30) is now a panel-led session:
| Segment | Duration | Participants |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Presentation + Testnet Reveal | 60 min | Jarrad, Kaushal, Ksr, Jonny |
| Open Q&A | 30 min | Panel + audience |
This replaces the previous format of a single-presenter “Road to Mainnet” session with extended Q&A.
Why: Per Kaushal in the working group: “We will use session 2 in all hands for this collective presentation followed by testnet reveal and Q&A.” The panel format brings multiple perspectives to the roadmap discussion and makes the testnet reveal a shared moment rather than a solo presentation.
Impact on Leadership Note: Jarrad now has an active role in the all-hands (Session 2 panel) in addition to his PS Day 1 main stage focus. The leadership note has been updated accordingly.
Impact on testnet reveal framing: The previous agenda positioned the testnet reveal as reserved exclusively for PS Day 1. It now happens internally in Session 2, with Jarrad’s PS presentation serving as the broader public debut. The “no PS duplication” principle is updated to reflect this — the internal reveal gives context, the public reveal is the bigger moment.
3. Dinner Pushed to 19:30
What changed: Evening social moved from 17:30 to 19:30. A “Free Time” window (17:30–19:30) now sits between Session 4 and dinner.
Why: Terry requested the pushback. This gives people two hours to decompress, freshen up, and handle any follow-up conversations from the day before the group dinner.
Impact on energy arc: The day now has a clear decompression period rather than going straight from the closing session into social time. This is arguably better — people can process the day before socializing.
4. Open Questions Updated
What changed:
- Removed: “Nimbus/Status approach” question (resolved — they have Session 1 slots)
- Removed: “Spec Visualization Tool” question (SDD deferred, tool goes with it)
- Added: “Nimbus Presenter” and “Status Presenter” — who leads each 30-min segment?
- Added: “Dinner Venue” — location for 19:30 dinner
Round 2 Changes (February 10)
5. Restructured to 4×90-Minute Session Blocks
What changed: Reorganized from variable-length sessions into four consistent 90-minute blocks with dedicated breaks.
Why: Feedback noted the proven 4×90 format works well. Coffee breaks serve as buffer if sessions overrun.
6. Renamed to “IFT All-Hands”
What changed: All references updated from “Logos All-Hands” to “IFT All-Hands.”
Why: The event is for the full IFT organization, not just Logos.
7. March 7 Morning Added as Offsite Window
What changed: March 7 morning shown as working time before PS Day 2 starts at 13:00.
Why: Terry confirmed full exclusivity of PS meeting space. This gives teams three offsite windows (Fri AM, Sat, Sun).
8. Location/Logistics Placeholders Added
What changed: Structured checklist for Melanie/Terry to finalize venue details.
Why: Clean handoff — details flow through Onsite Hub to Corey for final integration.
9. Wednesday Evening Added to Schedule
What changed: Dinner now a distinct line item in the week overview (updated to 19:30 in Round 3).
Why: Lou confirmed the evening works with load-in schedule.
Round 1 Changes (February 9)
10. Testnet Demo Approach Revised
What changed: Originally removed from all-hands entirely; now included as part of Session 2 panel reveal (Round 3 update). PS Day 1 main stage serves as the public debut.
Why: The working group decided the internal reveal adds value — it gives the team context before the public moment.
11. Circles Session Reframed as Strategic
What changed: Positioned as strategic narrative (why Circles matters) rather than operational content.
Why: PS Day 1 covers operational Circles content. No duplication.
12. “No Content Duplication with PS” Principle
What changed: Added as explicit design principle and decision filter.
Why: Prevents the all-hands from feeling like a PS rehearsal.
13. PS Venue Orientation in Closing
What changed: Session 4 includes venue walkthrough for PS Day 1 (9 zones, two buildings).
Why: Different venue, complex layout, 200 people need orientation.
14. PS-Related Open Questions
What changed: Flagged unfilled “Session *” slots, Venice AI/Architecture decision, venue orientation ownership.
Why: Coordination risks surfaced from the festival programme spreadsheet.
What Was NOT Changed
- Session 3 (Who We’re Building For + Showcases) — Untouched. Strategic Circles framing + internal demos remain the right content.
- Session 4 (Key Questions + Synthesis + The Charge) — Untouched. Working session → bridge → close arc is solid.
- Finance handling via pre-work — Still the right approach with stewards present.
- Coalition partner partial inclusion — Still appropriate.
- Recording plan — Updated to note Session 2 panel is now worth recording/editing (testnet reveal is a landmark moment).
- Circles steward logistics — 6 confirmed, Santi/Amelia coordinating speakers.
Current Session Structure Summary
| Block | Time | Content | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 09:00–10:30 | Intro → Status + Nimbus demos → What is Logos | Reordered: Logos closes S1; SDD removed |
| Coffee | 10:30–11:00 | Buffer break | — |
| S2 | 11:00–12:30 | Roadmap Panel + Testnet Reveal + Q&A | Panel format (Jarrad, Kaushal, Ksr, Jonny) |
| Lunch | 12:30–14:00 | Mixed seating | — |
| S3 | 14:00–15:30 | Who We’re Building For + Showcases | Unchanged |
| Coffee | 15:30–16:00 | Buffer break | — |
| S4 | 16:00–17:30 | Key Questions + Synthesis + The Charge | Added Nimbus/Status question tracks |
| Free | 17:30–19:30 | Decompress | Buffer window |
| Dinner | 19:30+ | Group dinner & drinks | Pushed back from 17:30 |
Overall Narrative Arc
| Day | Purpose | Distinct Value |
|---|---|---|
| March 5 — IFT All-Hands | Internal alignment + showcase across all IFT projects | The why, how, and what’s coming |
| March 5 Eve — Dinner (19:30) | Pre-event socializing | Informal bonding before public days |
| March 6 — PS Day 1 | Public reveal: testnet, coalition content, workshops | The show — first public exposure |
| March 7 AM — Offsites | Working morning at PS venue | Capitalize on meeting space |
| March 7 PM — PS Day 2 | Music, art, culture | The feel — broader audience |
| March 8–9 — Offsites | Stream-specific execution | The do — concrete actions |