Let’s face it: networking at conferences has always been a little… hit or miss. A hallway hello here, a rushed exchange of cards there. But at edUcon, we’re rewriting the script. This year, networking isn’t happening in between sessions—it is the session.

Welcome to Networking Made Experiential, where making meaningful connections comes with a side of candle wax, bowling shoes, or spa robes.

That’s right. We’re curating moments that matter, where conversations happen naturally, creativity flows, and you find your people not because you’re forced into a name-tagged mixer, but because you’re laughing over a strike, hand-pouring a lavender soy candle, or traveling back in time.

Why Experiential? 
Because event professionals deserve more than a glass of alcohol and a large room of nervous people. You crave real interactions with others who get it—people who understand your world and your work. But real connection doesn’t happen because it’s labeled “networking happy hour”. It happens in motion, in creativity, in joy.

At edUcon 2025, networking looks like this:

• Bowling in a hidden speakeasy—because sometimes the best ideas are sparked between frames.
  Brought to you by Visit Detroit
• Candle making sessions—where your hands are busy, your mind is open, and conversations glow.
  Brought to you by Destination Madison 
• Great Gatsby hotel tour—because nothing bonds a group faster than exploring secret passages to a bygone era.
  Brought to you by Visit Chattanooga
• Spa-inspired moments—where relaxation replaces pressure and inspiration flows freely.
  Brought to you by Visit California, New Orleans & Company and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
• Music bingo—where singing along turns into storytelling, and friendly competition opens the door to new connections.

We’re Not Leaving It to Chance
Every experience is designed intentionally to spark connection. No awkward introductions, no scrambling to find someone to talk to. We’re taking the pressure off and putting the people back in professional development.

Whether you’re a first-time attendee or an edUcon veteran, this is your chance to meet others in your field in the most memorable way possible. Because the best part of any conference? It’s not just what you learn—it’s who you learn it with.
So go ahead: pick up a bowling ball, pour a candle, explore hidden passageways. This is intentional networking.

Welcome to edUcon. Say hello to long lasting connections.