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Networking & Experiences
Meet up with peers, customers, and old and new friends during these various networking options.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, February 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Explore DesignCon’s annual Welcome Reception where all passholders can enjoy complimentary cocktails, bites, games, and more. Network with like-minded peers, re-connect with colleagues, and have fun!
Badges required for entry.
Welcome Breakfast
Tuesday, February 24, 8 - 9 a.m., Mission City Ballroom B1
Paid conference passholders, event committee members, media, and speakers can fuel up before Tuesday’s sessions with this complimentary networking breakfast.
Badges required for entry.
Conference Networking Lunch
Tuesday – Thursday, February 24-26, 1 - 2 p.m., Mission City Ballroom B1
Complimentary lunches are available daily for paid conference passholders, event committee members, media, and speakers.
Badges required for entry.
Booth Bar Crawls
Wind down with your peers at meet-and-greets at participating expo floor booths. All pass types can visit with exhibitors, enjoy a beer and light bites, and learn about exceptional product offerings.
- Wednesday, February 25: 5 p.m., Expo Hall
- Thursday, February 26: 5 p.m., Expo Hall
1st Timers Meet Up
Date & Time: TBD, Expo Hall
If you are new to DesignCon (or maybe just looking to meet some peers), join us for a chance to network with like-minded professionals and some of the folks who plan and prep DesignCon each year. Light refreshments will be served.
Scavenger Hunt
Have some fun while you explore DesignCon! Download the event mobile app, sign into or create your My Show Planner, scroll down to the “Scavenger Hunt” button at the bottom of the app homepage, and enter codeword answers for each clue listed. Each clue directs you to find the codeword at a specific location at the event or shared during an experience, like a keynote (hint, hint), so explore and enter the answers as you find them. As players move through the scavenger hunt, they’ll be able to pick up DesignCon goodies and gifts – Complete the hunt and you’ll be entered into a raffle for gift cards.
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