About this Event
Networking, Unplugged.
Ditch the elevator pitch and pick up a game piece. We are changing how professionals connect in St. Louis. This event combines casual competition with genuine connection.
The Expectations
- Bring Your Own Lunch: We provide the space; you fuel the conversation.
- The "Price" of Admission: Entry is free, but you must take a tour of the NCIC facility and present a physical or digital business card.
- Game On: We play board and card games to break the ice. No stiff handshakes required.
The Logistics
- When: 11:00 AM
- Where: NCIC - 10174 W Florissant Ave
- Parking: Free onsite parking available.
Come for the tour, stay for the games, leave with new connections.
Agenda
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Doors Open
Info: Check in and get settled. Order from Cathy's Kitchen. Casual open networking begins immediately as attendees arrive.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Quick Tour (Required)
Info: Discover the resources powering local business. This segment includes brief insights into NCIC, theFORGE, and Praxis, followed by a guided walkthrough of the facility.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Games & Networking
Info: Unpack your lunch and pick a table. We facilitate board and card games designed to replace awkward small talk with genuine interaction.
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Information, Group Photo, & Clean-up
Info: We snap a quick photo for social media to highlight our attendees. Afterward, we tidy the game stations and head back to the workday.
Event venue & nearby stays
North County Innovation Center (R&R Marketplace), 10174 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, United States
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