About this Event
The Upstairs–Downstairs Exchange is a curated networking experience designed around energy, not expectation. The venue offers two floors — or levels, upstairs and downstairs, each offering a different way to connect.
There’s no “right” place to be. You’re free to stay upstairs — or downstairs all night, or move between as your energy shifts.
How it works:
- Downstairs is a low-hum space — casual conversation.
- Upstairs is a higher-signal space — deliberate dialogue.
Both levels are open all evening.
And to make networking feel easier, everybody receives optional tools at check-in, including name tags and visual connection signals, so folks don’t have to guess how to approach you — or what they’re open to.
This event may be a good fit if you:
- feel curious about networking, but unsure where you fit,
- prefer real conversation over pitching,
- warm up once you’re in the room,
- appreciate choice, pacing, and low-pressure spaces, and — or
- want to meet folks without having to perform
And — or a/an:
- entrepreneur or early-stage founder,
- creative professional or independent worker,
- introverted, thoughtful, or neurodivergent (including ADHD),
- new to networking, returning after a break, or new to the city, and — or
- rebuilding or redefining your professional network.
Dinner and drinks are available for purchase throughout the evening.
This is a two-level venue with multiple stair access points. Seating and standing options are available on both levels.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Velvet Stone, 128 Genesee Street, Buffalo, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 33.85
