Join Coda
Become Part of a Global Community Crafting Spaces for Stories That Connect Us
In an age where algorithms divide and noise drowns truth, we’re building something fundamentally different: a cross-border community that transforms how stories are experienced, shared and understood. Coda & ZEG are uniting journalists, artists, thinkers and changemakers to create spaces where meaningful conversations drive real understanding.
Your membership isn’t just support – it’s participation in reimagining the future of information itself. Every contribution fuels journalism that connects dots others miss and experiences that bridge divides others can’t cross.
Your Gateway to the ZEG Experience
Community Member
$15/month
- Exclusive access to “The Day After Tomorrow: Member Newsletter” – insights and reflections not shared publicly
- Discounted tickets to ZEG Festival
- Quarterly virtual conversations with global storytellers and thought leaders
- Submit questions in advance for ZEG sessions and Coda Media events
- Invitations to pop-up ZEG experiences when available in your city
From Audience to Participant
Creator Member
$50/month
- Everything in Community, plus:
- Complimentary standard ZEG Festival ticket
- Priority registration for all Coda and ZEG events worldwide
- Personal assistance for maximizing your ZEG Festival experience
- Opportunity to contribute ideas for future sessions and themes
Help Shape What Comes Next
Catalyst Member
$100+/month
- Everything in Creator, plus:
- Reserved seat at the legendary ZEG Supra dinner – an intimate Georgian feast with global thought leaders
- Full-service travel support for Georgia visitors
- Direct access to ZEG and Coda Media’s leadership team
- Private gatherings with thought leaders throughout the year
- Voice in shaping the expansion of ZEG Network to new regions
Strategic Alliance for Organizations
Institutional Partnership
from $5,000
- 5 transferable memberships for your team (Community level benefits)
- Opportunity to co-design and host a session at ZEG Festival
- Recognition as a supporting organization across ZEG and Coda Media platforms
- Exploration of collaborative projects and initiatives
- Annual briefing with Coda’s editorial leadership team
- Customized engagement based on your organization’s vision and goals
Why now?
2025 marks a critical inflection point. As authoritarian networks strengthen globally and AI accelerates information manipulation, the need for trusted spaces that bridge divides has never been more urgent.
We’re expanding our model across continents this year, creating a network of live journalism experiences that connect unlikely allies and surface solutions hidden from mainstream view. As a founding member, you’ll help determine which bridges we build first.
A growing journey
This membership program is just beginning. As a founding member, you’re joining us at the ground floor of something we’re building together. We’ll be expanding benefits, adding experiences, and creating new connection points throughout 2025 based directly on member feedback and emerging opportunities. Your early participation gives you a voice in shaping what this community becomes and helps us answer a crucial question: how do we create spaces where understanding flourishes in a divided world?
FAQs
What is ZEG? “Zeg” means “the day after tomorrow” in one of the world’s most ancient languages: Georgian. ZEG began as a storytelling festival born out of a collaboration between journalists at Coda and entrepreneurs in Tbilisi, Georgia. It has evolved into a global community bringing together journalists, artists, thinkers, and changemakers. It represents our vision for a new kind of platform that brings human connection back to storytelling in the age of AI and digital fragmentation. Unlike traditional media events, ZEG creates spaces where important stories meet meaningful conversations, breaking down silos between disciplines and perspectives to generate unexpected insights and solutions. Through the ZEG Network, we’re expanding this model beyond a single festival to create a movement that transforms how stories are discovered, shared, and understood.
What makes ZEG different from other festivals? Unlike traditional conferences where you passively consume content, ZEG creates carefully curated collisions between unlikely perspectives. Every session is designed to break patterns and forge connections mainstream platforms can’t create.
What makes ZEG different from other festivals? Unlike traditional conferences where you passively consume content, ZEG creates carefully curated collisions between unlikely perspectives. Every session is designed to break patterns and forge connections mainstream platforms can’t create.
What is a ZEG Supra? A Supra is a traditional Georgian feast where food, wine, and conversation flow for hours. Led by a toastmaster (Tamada), it creates a unique space where hierarchies dissolve and authentic exchange flourishes. Our ZEG Supras blend this ancient tradition with journalism’s most pressing questions, creating an unforgettable experience of connection.
“The Supra isn’t just another networking dinner – it is a masterclass in how conversation itself can become an art form. Between Georgian wine, multiple courses, and traditional toasts, I always find myself in dialogue with people I’d normally never encounter. Those connections are transformative for my own understanding of my own work.” Joe Sabia, creator of “73 Questions”
How can I maximize my membership if I can’t attend in person? Our virtual connection points happen year-round, including pattern recognition briefings, connect sessions with correspondents, and advance access to all Coda Live broadcasts. Many members find these ongoing touchpoints even more valuable than the festival itself.
Questions about membership? Contact us at: [email protected]