Braindate
Tuesday, May 9 • 6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (EST)
Have a topic you want to organize a gathering around? Organize your own Braindate and find like minds! The TSIA World Community is full of smart, dynamic leaders who love to engage and problem-solve. Meetings during or after show hours can be organized on site at the event. Dive deeper into the topics that matter to you most with these attendee organized meetups!
Facilitated Networking Table Talks
Monday, May 8 • 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EST)
Participate in a small group discussion with industry peers facilitated by TSIA staff and leaders from the TSIA Community. This is a great opportunity to learn, share insights and explore trends, issues and solutions to current business challenges with other attendees in a productive intellectual exchange.
*Participation is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Topics to be shared.
Meetups by Research Practice
Monday, May 8 • 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EST)
Interact with conference attendees who are in your "tribe" and make new connections! Meetups are social gatherings organized by research practice/professional disciplines that promote interaction and networking with other conference attendees of similar interests.
*Participation is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Solutions Tour
Tuesday, May 9 • 5:40 p.m. - 6:25 p.m. (EST)
Take advantage of a curated, expert-led InteractZone Tour! The Solutions Tour is a walking journey that visits up to 5 sponsored booths. This is an excellent opportunity to gain deeper insights into exhibitor solutions that can make a difference in your business. Wireless headsets, champagne, delicious bites, and a chance to win gift cards are all part of the tour! Sign up during registration.
*Participation is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Women in Tech Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 9 • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)
Join top women in technology and senior leaders over dinner for an intimate and informative networking fundraiser panel discussion. Tickets are $50 and attendees can sign up during registration. 100% of ticket proceeds from this event will go to Girls Inc., an organization that supports young women in sciences and mathematics.
*Participation is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lunch with a Leader
Wednesday, May 10 • 12:25 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. (EST)
Enjoy lunch in the InteractZone and take part in a group discussion led by TSIA staff and leaders from the TSIA Community! These conversations are an excellent opportunity to pick the brain of leaders.
*Participation is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Leaders and topics to be shared.
InteractZone Networking Receptions
Tuesday, May 9 • 6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (EST)
Connect with fellow attendees, while enjoying mouth watering bites, drinks, and mocktails and learn from exhibitors! Two evening social receptions are planned on Monday and Tuesday for you to meet other attendees and unwind a bit after long days at the conference.
Check out our TSIA World Partners that will be in the InteractZone.
Startup Alley Tour
Tuesday, May 9 • 6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (EST)
In this Startup Alley Tour, attendees will be guided to each of the Startup booths for a brief overview of their innovative solutions, and how they are enabling transformation for technology firms. The tour is both an educational and social experience that creates opportunities to interact with startup executives and other conference participants.
The ENVISION Challenge
Tuesday, May 9 • 6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (EST)
The ENVISION Challenge includes fun activities that attendees can engage in as players, before and during the event. By joining different challenges, players earn points that accumulate over time, giving them rewards and leaderboard status for their efforts. Players will win prizes, including a chance to win an electric bike!
Tech Executive Networking Event
Monday, May 8 • 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. (EST)
This exclusive invite-only reception offers a valuable opportunity for executive VPs and above to renew acquaintances and network with fellow industry leaders.
*Participation is limited and registration is required.
NETwalking
Wednesday, May 10 • 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. (EST)
Start your day off with a morning walk and a stimulating conversation. Take a morning stroll with fellow attendees, while discussing topics of importance with both like-minded and different perspectives. It's a great opportunity to discuss and clarify things you heard and learned in the conference the previous day or just compare notes. Get your blood flowing and your brain working with this TSIA World: Interact health and wellness initiative!