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Agency School

April 10-12, 2026 / The Commons, San Francisco

A weekend to learn how to
just do things

Can we really just do things?

Yes, we can.

Can you teach me how? Is there an agency school?

Yes, we are making it happen!

Inspired by Ms. Bowman's Social School, Agency School is a gathering for people who want to learn how to take action. Three days of talks, discussions, and community building in the heart of San Francisco.

Get Your Ticket

(Only 100 tickets available)

Limited to 100 attendees due to the venue size.
Tickets go on sale on 1/4/2026.

When

April 10-12, 2026
Friday evening through Sunday afternoon

Where

The Commons
550 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA

Tickets

Early early bird: $100
(The first 30 tickets)
Early bird: $150
Regular: $200

Speakers

Brooke

Brooke

@gptbrooke

Pranab

Pranab

@nopranablem

Chris Lakin

Chris Lakin

@chrislakin

Ann Pierce

Ann Pierce

@itsannpierce

Samek

Samek

@sabethunder

Wystan

Wystan

@WystanTBS

remote talk

Leah (Prime)

Leah (Prime)

@leahprime

Michael Landers

Michael Landers

culturecrossing.net

Sarah McManus

Sarah McManus

@SarahAMcManus

Harry

Harry

@array_hog

Chris Smeder

Chris Smeder

@Chris_Smeder

More speakers to be announced...

Speakers attending if logistics allow

Guy

Guy

@nosilverv

Heidi Priebe

Heidi Priebe

@HeidiPriebe1

Michael Ashcroft

Michael Ashcroft

@m_ashcroft

Michael

Michael

@Plus3Happiness

Malcolm Ocean

Malcolm Ocean

@Malcolm_Ocean

Will

Will

@billiamfrances

The Goal of Agency School

The goal of Agency School is to help people learn how to have more aligned agency. Each speaker will choose their own topic, but they've been given this framework as a guide for how their talk might fit into the bigger picture.

Agency framework: a 2x2 matrix with Self Esteem on the Y-axis and Agency strategies on the X-axis, showing the path toward becoming joyful, high-energy, agentic sages

This framework is inspired by Peter Limberger's article on agency and by the teachings of many Teapot folks on Twitter.

Schedule

Tentative - subject to change

Friday

April 10
6:00 PM Doors open, welcome and gather
7:00 PM Opening panel: "What is agency?" with speakers and workshop guides
9:00 PM End of day one

Saturday

April 11
10:00 AM Morning talks
12:00 PM Lunch break
1:00 PM Afternoon talks
5:00 PM Dinner break
7:00 PM Evening talks
9:00 PM End of day two

Sunday

April 12
10:00 AM Morning talks
12:00 PM Lunch break
2:00 PM Closing talks & ceremony
4:00 PM Event concludes

Good to Know

Lodging

Not included. We encourage you to come to the area early and stay late—we anticipate fun things happening before and after the weekend around SF. Here are some places to stay if you need ideas.

Food

Not included in ticket price. We'll break for lunch and dinner each day. There are great restaurants and lots of options steps away from the venue in Hayes Valley.

Dress Code

The Commons is a shoes-off space, and you may find yourself on the floor from time to time. Dress comfortably.

Capacity

Limited to 100 attendees to keep things intimate and conversational.

Questions

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets are available through Luma. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time.

When and where?

We're gathering at The Commons, a warm and welcoming community space at 550 Laguna St in San Francisco. Things kick off Friday, April 10th with an evening session from 6-9pm, continue through Saturday with talks from 10am-9pm, and wrap up Sunday around 4pm.

What does a ticket cost?

Early early bird tickets are $100, early bird tickets are $150, and regular admission is $200.

How many people will be there?

To keep things intimate and conversational, and due to the venue size, we're capping attendance at 100 people.

Is there a dress code?

The Commons is a shoes-off space, and you may find yourself on the floor from time to time. Dress comfortably.

Can I get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that speakers may cancel or not attend, and this does not entitle you to a refund.

Where should I stay if I'm traveling?

You'll find plenty of hotels, hostels, and Airbnbs within walking distance. A few favorites near the venue: The Annex at Hayes Valley, Hayes Valley Inn, and Inn at Grove—all about five minutes on foot. The venue is also easily accessible via BART and Muni.

Who's organizing this?

Agency School is organized by San Francisco TEA, LLC. Have questions? Reach out to us on Twitter/@agency__school.

Get Your Ticket

(Only 100 tickets available)

Tickets go on sale on 1/4/2026.

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