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“A $1.2 Trillion Question: Can Conferences Be Less Terrible?” — Jo ConstantzA collaborative learning lab for seasoned and emerging conference organizers to shape the future of conferences.
The way we design conferences needs a radical reimagining.
You already know: the traditional conference model is outdated. Too often, well-intentioned events end up being a blur of slide decks and surface-level networking, leaving participants feeling exhausted and disengaged.
Today's audiences expect more: Connection. Relevance. Participation. Meaning. Not just passive consumption of information they can find online.
If you're someone who creates conferences and summits — whether for your company, your clients, or your community — this day is for you. The Conference for Conferences is a high-impact gathering for innovative organizers and experience designers who are ready to ditch the default, and craft engaging events that drive learning, connection, and lasting change.
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You'll join a high caliber community of 100+ passionate event pioneers in a dynamic learning lab where we'll:
- Deconstruct and re-envision traditional conference formats (speakers, panels, fireside chats, etc.)
- Collaborate on designing more engaging, inclusive, and transformational alternatives
- Exchange best practices with an inspiring group of peers, and solve the challenges you face in your own convenings
- Hear lightning talks with fresh approaches from conferences that work
- Learn practical tools rooted in experience design, behavioral science, and adult learning
Expect bold ideas, hands-on co-creation, and real talk about what's working, what's not, and what's next.
You'll walk away with:
Proven frameworks to design more engaging, impactful conferences
Real-world case studies from leading conferences that unpack what works (and what doesn't)
Fresh ideas and peer insights from fellow conveners across industries
Practical tools to boost engagement, learning retention, and post-event impact
A renewed sense of purpose and possibility for how you gather
Who Is It For?
Seasoned conference organizers ready to elevate and evolve their format
First-time conveners who want to get it right from the start and avoid costly mistakes
Internal leaders (HR, L&D, Chiefs of Staff, Culture, Events, Comms) who plan employee gatherings and all-hands
Events Industry Associations and Experiential Marketing Agencies looking for fresh inspiration
Entrepreneurial founders who run summits, retreats, and community convenings
Event Planners and Producers who want to advise their clients on the latest trends
Anyone who's ever thought: there has to be a better way to do this!
Ready to connect and fill your cup with innovative ideas?
This isn't just another conference — it's the game-changer your audience deserves.
a day in the life — Schedule
- 9:00 — 9:30 AMArrival + Mingle
- 9:30 AM — 12:30 PMMorning Session (mainstage + breakouts)
- 12:30 — 1:30 PMLunch with Affinity Groups
- 1:30 — 5:00 PMAfternoon Session (mainstage + breakouts)
- 5:00 — 6:00 PMGolden Hour (community gathering)
Our Presenters
Jenny Sauer-Klein
Founder, The Culture Conference and The Primary Shift
Chris Guillebeau
Founder of World Domination Summit and NeuroDiversion
Adam Rosendahl
Founder, Late Nite Art
Jessie Jacob
Culture First Community Manager at Culture Amp
Daria Wagganer
Vice President and Strategic Account Advisor at BigSpeak Speakers Bureau
Tucker Bryant
Poet & Keynote Speaker
Smiley Poswolsky
Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker
Steven Huang
Director of People + Conference Organizer
Elena Crescia
Content Curator | Wellbeing Events Adviser | TEDxSaoPaulo | The Wellbeing Project
Tahira Endean
IMEX Head of Program
Kat Leong
Director, Corporate Events at Gainsight
Robin Zander
Executive Director, The Responsive Conference
Raven White
Director, Audience Development and Community for TED
Lizelle Festejo Hsu
Senior Director, Brand and Experience at Great Place to Work
Erica Blair
Associate Director of Engagement at The Burning Man
Juan Carlos Velten
Partner at Innovation Lab
David T. Stevens
Wellness Architect at Olympian Meeting
Danoosh Kapadia
AI Educator & Strategist
Sheila Goodman
VP, Events and Partnerships, Village Global
Katie Van Geffen
Principal, Strategic Partnerships & Recognition, Great Place to Work
Amy Dernus Jones
SVP, Strategic Advisor & Director of Sales, BigSpeak, Inc.
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