# Sonic & Sodas

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[Apply to Sonic & Sodas with your event](https://forms.gle/F5uMoyYhUmWsTN4B7).
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The Sonic & Sodas program empowers our community to host developer-focused networking events around the world, funded by Sonic Labs.

Think of Sonic & Sodas events as grassroots gatherings where collaboration, networking, and innovation thrive, all within the Sonic ecosystem. You host the event, and we provide the funding. Our aim is to cultivate local communities, particularly in tech hubs and around major conferences.

## How It Works

The process for organizing a Sonic & Sodas event is detailed below.

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### Submit Event Proposal <a href="#submit-event-proposal" id="submit-event-proposal"></a>

Got an idea for an event? Awesome! Just [submit an application](https://forms.gle/F5uMoyYhUmWsTN4B7?ref=blog.soniclabs.com) or drop into our [Telegram chat](https://t.me/sonicsodas?ref=blog.soniclabs.com) first for any questions. Tell us how many people you’re expecting, where it’s happening, and any specific support you need.
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### Plan Event <a href="#plan-event" id="plan-event"></a>

Once your proposal is approved, start planning. Choose a time that works best — whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Select a venue that’s easily accessible and fosters a welcoming atmosphere for networking.
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### Get Support <a href="#get-support" id="get-support"></a>

We’re all in to make your Sonic & Sodas a hit. We’ll boost your event with marketing support, provide promotional materials, and offer educational content tailored to our ecosystem. We’ll also send stickers and swag whenever we can.
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### Be Reimbursed <a href="#be-reimbursed" id="be-reimbursed"></a>

Once your event’s over, submit your reimbursement request through Request Finance. We’ll get your payment to you in crypto within a week.
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### Be Consistent <a href="#be-consistent" id="be-consistent"></a>

Hosting Sonic & Sodas regularly can significantly strengthen the developer community as consistent meetups enable ongoing collaboration and innovation. As your events grow, you may be able to become a community ambassador.
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Got questions? [Join our Telegram chat](https://t.me/sonicsodas?ref=blog.soniclabs.com).
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