This panel explores the challenges of creating a safe(r) space when different audiences come together. It’s often easier to foster mutual respect and care when people share the same background, expectations, and motivations – you recognize yourself in the other, and connection happens more naturally. But safe(r) spaces are not limited to small or like-minded groups. Together, we’ll look at what mindset organizers need to cultivate, the role of the crew in setting the tone, how to balance the needs of different communities, and – most importantly – how to translate these ideas into practical measures that actually work at larger events.