About this Event
Connect, Celebrate & Grow: The Ultimate Habesha Networking Mixer
Are you ready for an evening that feels less like a stiff corporate meeting and more like a high-energy celebration of community and success?
Our events are known for one thing above all else: unmatched energy and genuine togetherness. From the moment you walk through the doors, you will feel the warmth, excitement, and friendly vibes that keep our community coming back time and time again. This isn't just about swapping business cardsβitβs about building lifelong relationships, finding your tribe, and leaving with a smile on your face, counting down the days until the next one.
Agenda
π: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Habesha Networking Event
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π: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
1.Doors Open & Registration:6:00 PM β 6:30 PM
Info: The Flow: Guests arrive, check-in, receive name tags (consider color-coding by industry, e.g., Tech, Finance, Healthcare).Atmosphere: Soft traditional instrumentals mixed with modern beats (like Ethiopian jazz or acoustic tracks).Activity: Open networking at the bar/refreshment station featuring traditional appetizers (Sambusas, Kolo) and drinks.
2. Welcome & Icebreaker:6:30 PM β 6:50 PM
Info: Opening Remarks: Host or organizer welcomes the crowd, acknowledges sponsors, and briefly highlights the mission of the gathering. Structured Icebreaker: To break the ice quickly, run a 10-minute speed-networking round. Have attendees turn to someone they don't know and share: Name, what they do, and one way they want to support the diaspora community this year.
π: 06:45 PM - 07:25 PM
Sponsor Open Mic (The Main Stage)
Info: The Format: A fast-paced, high-energy session where your key community and corporate sponsors take the mic.
The Rule: Each sponsor gets 8 minutes maximum to pitch their business, share their mission, explain how they support the diaspora community, and offer a specific call-to-action .
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
8070 Georgia Ave, 8070 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, United States
USD 23.18









