# Device-Free Dance Parties The Daybreaker Event Helped San Francisco Techies Unplug By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devicefree References: [sfchronicle](http://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/S-F-tech-scene-unplugs-gets-down-at-Daybreaker-6189977.php?t=f302cd69e000af33be&cmpid=twitter-premium) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/669037239909528/) Last year, [Digital Detox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-minimalist) teamed up with [Camp Grounded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-meeker) to host a [device-free dance party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morning-parties) in San Francisco. Considered the tech hub of the US, San Francisco is home to some of the most tech-obsessed consumers. This event helped these individuals enjoyed a brief escape from technology with an immersive dance party. The Daybreaker event was held in the city's old Mission District warehouse early on a Thursday morning. Upon arrival, attendees were given small 'sleeping bags' for their cellphones and treated to their choice of tea, coffee or kombucha. The event began with a 6:30AM yoga session, followed by a massive dance party just an hour later. Dubbed a "slow-down, not start-up," the event gave more than 500 San Francisco residents a chance to put down their phone and enjoy a reprieve from modern technology. The popularity of the Daybreaker event demonstrates the desire for device-free spaces even in some of the most tech-obsessed urban environments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Device-free Events:** Hosting device-free events could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry. - **Unplugging Activities:** Creating unplugged activities such as yoga and meditation could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wellness industry. - **Digital Detox Programs:** Developing digital detox programs focused on disconnecting from modern technology could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the education industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could capitalize on hosting device-free events to cater to consumers who desire to unplug from modern technology. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry could develop unplugged activities such as yoga and meditation to cater to consumers who desire to unplug from modern technology. - **Education:** The education industry could develop digital detox programs focused on disconnecting from modern technology to provide alternative learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sober Dance Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-dance-party.md) - [Phone-Free Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonefree-festival.md) - [Sober Sauna Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-sauna.md) - [Phone-Free Music Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-yondr.md) - [Drink Coaster Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-signalfree-party.md) - [Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinekens-latest-campaign.md) - [Digital Detox Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detox-challenges.md) - [Immersive Digital Raves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibody-club.md) - [Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonefasting-sour.md)