Notion Community Studio with Marie Poulin & Ben Borowski
- Date
- 2024-04-30
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
If you care about building a smarter, more intentional way of working in Notion, this is the kind of gathering worth showing up for. Notion Community Studio with Marie Poulin & Ben Borowski brings together people who want more than surface-level tips: a chance to learn in person, connect with other thoughtful builders, and spend time with a community that takes systems, creativity, and collaboration seriously. San Francisco is a natural setting for a meetup like this, but the real draw is the combination of recognizable Notion voices and a community-centered format. Whether you use Notion for personal knowledge management, team operations, content systems, or creative workflows, this event is designed to help you think better about how your workspace supports the way you actually work. About the Event This is an in-person community meetup and studio-style gathering featuring Marie Poulin and Ben Borowski. Rather than feeling like a distant conference or a purely social happy hour, the format suggests something more interactive and grounded: a space where ideas, workflows, and approaches to using Notion can be explored through conversation and shared interest. The event sits at the intersection of community, networking, and practical learning. That means you can expect a room full of people who are curious about systems, productivity, collaboration, and the craft of designing digital spaces that are actually useful. Some attendees may come to meet other Notion users in the Bay Area, while others may be especially interested in hearing how experienced practitioners think about structure, process, and building with intention. What makes a community studio format especially appealing is that it creates room for both inspiration and exchange. You are not just there to sit back passively. You are there to be in the room, hear how other people solve similar problems, ask better questions, and leave with clearer ideas about what you want to improve in your own setup. What to Expect Expect a gathering that blends conversation, community energy, and practical insight. With Marie Poulin and Ben Borowski at the center of the event, attendees can look forward to perspectives shaped by real experience using Notion in meaningful ways, rather than generic productivity advice. A meetup like this may include moments such as: A welcome and opening context for the session Discussion or sharing around Notion workflows, systems, or use cases Opportunities to hear from or engage with fellow community members Informal networking before, during, or after the main portion of the event Space for questions, idea exchange, and meeting others who care about similar problems Because this is a community-focused event, one of the most valuable parts of the experience will likely be the people in the room. You may end up talking with solo operators, consultants, founders, creatives, operators, or curious beginners who are all using Notion differently. Those conversations often surface the most useful takeaways: how someone manages projects, documents decisions, runs client work, captures knowledge, or keeps a personal system from becoming overly complicated. You should also expect a tone that feels warm, engaged, and practitioner-led. This is not about showing off the most complex dashboard. It is about discovering approaches that are elegant, sustainable, and genuinely helpful. Why Attend The biggest reason to attend is simple: it is easier to improve your systems when you can see how other thoughtful people think. Online content can give you templates and tactics, but an in-person event gives you nuance. You get context, conversation, and the chance to ask the question behind the question. If you have ever felt that your Notion workspace is almost useful but not quite there, this meetup can help you close that gap. You may leave with better ideas for organizing information, simplifying your setup, or building workflows that match your real habits instead of your idealized ones. There is also clear value in the networking side of the event. Meeting people face-to-face creates a very different kind of connection than liking a post or watching a tutorial. You can trade notes, compare approaches, and build relationships with others who care about tools, systems, and thoughtful work design. This event is also a strong fit if you want to stay connected to the broader Notion community. Being in the room helps you understand what people are experimenting with, what challenges keep coming up, and where the conversation is heading. That context can be useful whether you are building for yourself, your team, or your clients. Practical Details Location: In person in San Francisco, USA. This is a physical gathering, so plan for an on-site experience built around live interaction and real conversation. Date and time: Tuesday, April 30 at 4:30 PM PDT. Since the event starts in the late afternoon, it is a good idea to plan your day accordingly and give yourself enough buffer time to arrive comfortably and settle in before things get underway. Because this is an in-person meetup, the practical benefits are part of the appeal. You will be able to have spontaneous conversations, meet people naturally, and engage more fully than you typically can in a virtual setting. If you enjoy learning through discussion and connecting with people who share your interest in Notion, that format matters. If this event speaks to you, the best reason to attend is that it offers a rare combination: recognizable community leaders, a focused topic, and a local in-person setting. For anyone interested in Notion, systems thinking, and meeting smart people who care about how work gets organized, that is a strong use of an evening.
Who should attend
This is for people who want to learn from experienced Notion practitioners and also meet others who care about building better systems. - You use **Notion regularly** and want fresh ideas for making your workspace more useful, more intentional, or easier to maintain. - You are a **creator, consultant, freelancer, operator, or founder** who relies on clear systems to manage projects, knowledge, and day-to-day work. - You have watched, read, or followed the broader **Notion community conversation** and want the chance to engage with it in person. - You are the kind of person who enjoys comparing workflows, asking thoughtful questions, and learning how other people solve real organization problems. - You want **networking that feels relevant**, where the people you meet are likely to share your interest in tools, process design, and better ways of working. - You are newer to Notion but motivated to learn from a room full of engaged users, rather than figuring everything out alone online.