PIP-71: VeloraDAO Sponsorship of Governance Day 2025 – Buenos Aires

Abstract

This proposal seeks DAO approval for VeloraDAO to sponsor Governance Day 4th Edition 2025, taking place November 15–16, 2025 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA), Buenos Aires.

Governance Day has already established itself as the leading global event for DAO governance. In 2024, at Devcon SEA in Bangkok, over 1200 people registered, with more than 200 participants and 30 speakers coming together. Co-organized by SeedGov and Curia Lab, the event was widely recognized as a hub for innovative governance discussions and collaborations.

Co-organized by SEEDGov and Curia Lab, and widely recognized as a hub for innovative governance discussions and collaborations.

Sponsorship in 2025 would position VeloraDAO alongside these leading governance organizations, amplifying the DAO visibility, enabling stage presence, and opening the door to new partnerships in the global DAO ecosystem.

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Event Overview

**Event:**Governance Day – Buenos Aires 2025

**Date & Venue:**November 15–16, 2025 @ UCA, Buenos Aires

Format:

**Day 1 (Main):**Talks & Panels for the wider Web3 community. https://luma.com/vptrr29t

**Day 2 (Research Track):**Focused on workshops and study groups for academics and practitioners. https://luma.com/3hzsty8m

**Note:**On Day 2, sponsors have visibility only (logos, presence), but no panels, workshops, or agenda slots.

Audience: 300 - 400 expected - 1,200+ registrants, 30+ speakers, 200+ engaged attendees (based on 2024 figures). **Partners:**SEED Gov, Blockful, CuriaLab, Metagov

Goals & review

Sponsorship aligns with VeloraDAO’s goals by:

• Positioning Velora as a governance leader – visible alongside the most influential DAOs and ecosystem actors.

• Strengthening collaboration and business development – creating direct conversations with partner DAOs, researchers, and governance practitioners.

• Showcasing Velora’s innovations – An opportunity to share, discuss, and showcase live the Velora rebranding, protocol updates and latest integrations.

• Amplifying brand reach – through event content, communications, and post-conference media distribution.

Sponsorship Packages & Benefits

If approved, VeloraDAO will:

• Branding & Communications Provide brand assets for event materials, online comms, and customized content.

• Event Presence Set up a booth (Gold/Platinum tiers) and maintain on-site representation.

• Speaking Opportunities Nominate a representative for stage participation

  • Platinum: dedicated speaker slot
  • Gold: panel slot

• Additional Opportunities (Optional)

  • Platinum: co-curate a specialized track aligned with Velora’s governance focus.
  • Post-event: share a short update with the DAO (e.g. leads gathered, reach metrics, key outcomes).

Means This proposal does not require any additional Velora, external product or development.

Expected Outcomes & KPIs

• Stage Impact (if applicable): 100+ attendees for Velora’s talk/panel, ≥5 follow-ups from organizations.

• Content Reach: ≥10,000 impressions across event and post-event channels.

Budget Impact

• Silver: $2,000
• Gold: $4,000
• Platinum: $6,000

To be paid in PSP or wETH from the DAO treasury within 7 days after the proposal passes. The $PSP price will be calculated as the 7-day TWAP prior to the payment execution date, sent to this address: 0xeE98Db6c8ea49A3aD0EbfcBf5082945CB01FcC93

Implementation Overview: If sponsorship of the event is approved:

Transfer the approved tier amount to this address: 0xeE98Db6c8ea49A3aD0EbfcBf5082945CB01FcC93

Coordinate with the organizers on the next steps according to the approved tier.

We do not foresee any potential negative outcome of the present proposal and it is not expected for the DAO to derive any associated implementation action.

Time of Implementation

Sep 2025: DAO decision, finalize sponsorship package, submit brand assets. Oct 2025: Agenda confirmation, booth prep, speaker coordination. Nov 15–16, 2025: On-site participation in Buenos Aires. Dec 2025: Post-event report with KPI review and content amplification.

Risks & Mitigations We do not identify any downside or risk associated with this proposal—on the contrary, it presents only advantages.

• Operational bandwidth: Ensure at least 2–3 team members are present on-site to run the booth or represent Velora.

Voting Options Option A: Sponsor Governance Day at the Platinum ($6,000) tier. Option B: Sponsor Governance Day at the Gold ($4,000) tier. Option C: Sponsor Governance Day at the Silver ($2,000) tier. Option D: Do not sponsor Governance Day. Option E: Abstain