Novus #28
- Date
- 2024-04-13
- Location
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Host
- Novus
About this event
Novus #28 is a simple idea done well: put thoughtful, curious people in the same room and give them space to connect. If you want a Saturday afternoon in Vancouver that feels more substantive than casual small talk and more relaxed than a formal conference, this meetup is built for exactly that middle ground. About the Event Novus #28 is an in-person community meetup designed around conversation, discovery, and real-world connection. With tags spanning community, networking, meetup, and social, the event signals a format that is open, people-centered, and intentionally broad enough to welcome attendees from different backgrounds. Rather than positioning itself as a highly specialized industry session, this event creates a shared space where people can meet across roles, interests, and circles. That makes it a strong fit if you value the kind of networking that starts with genuine curiosity instead of overly scripted introductions. Because this is the 28th Novus gathering, there is also a sense of continuity built into the experience. Returning attendees may already know the rhythm and culture of the event, while first-timers can expect to step into something that has had time to develop a real community feel rather than a one-off pop-up atmosphere. At its core, this is a live, local gathering in Vancouver for people who want to spend time around others who are engaged, open-minded, and interested in building stronger connections. The format is in person, which means the biggest value comes from showing up ready to talk, listen, and participate. What to Expect Expect a social-meets-networking format where the main activity is meeting people and having better conversations than you usually get online. The midday start makes the event feel accessible and easy to fit into your weekend, while still giving enough time for the room to warm up and for conversations to build naturally. A gathering like this typically works best when there is enough structure to make introductions easy, but enough flexibility to let the most interesting discussions happen organically. You can expect the flow to center on: Arriving and settling in with time to get oriented and start casual conversations Meeting new people across community, professional, and social circles Open-ended discussion shaped by who is in the room and what they care about Relationship-building that goes beyond trading names and moves toward actual follow-up potential This kind of meetup often rewards a little initiative. If you introduce yourself, ask thoughtful questions, and stay open to talking with people outside your usual lane, you are likely to get more out of the afternoon. It is also reasonable to expect a mix of attendee motivations. Some people will come to expand their network, some to reconnect with community, some to discover what Novus is about, and some simply because they enjoy being around interesting people in person. That variety usually makes the room stronger, not weaker. Why Attend There is a big difference between being in a crowd and being in a room where connection is the point. Novus #28 offers the second kind of experience. If you have been wanting more local relationships, more fresh perspectives, or more ways to feel plugged into Vancouver’s broader community, this meetup creates a practical setting to make that happen. The value of attending is not just immediate conversation. It is the possibility of leaving with a few people you genuinely want to keep talking to, a better sense of the local community around you, and new momentum for whatever projects, interests, or questions you are currently exploring. You might attend for one reason and leave with several useful outcomes, such as: New contacts you would not have met through your usual routines Broader perspective from hearing how others are thinking and building Community energy that is hard to replicate through messages or feeds A stronger local network rooted in actual face-to-face interaction It is also a good reminder that not every valuable event needs to be overly formal. Some of the best opportunities come from a well-timed conversation, a useful introduction, or the chance to be present in a room with people who are paying attention. This meetup is designed to create exactly those openings. Practical Details Location: In person in Vancouver, Canada. Date and time: Saturday, April 13 at 12:00 PM PDT. The in-person format matters here. This is an event where your presence is the experience, so plan to arrive ready to engage rather than observe from the sidelines. Midday on a Saturday is an approachable time slot, making this a strong option whether you are local to Vancouver or making a deliberate trip into the city for the gathering. A few useful ways to prepare: Come with a short introduction about who you are and what you are interested in Be ready to start conversations instead of waiting for the perfect opening Leave some margin in your schedule so you are not rushing in or out Bring curiosity rather than a hard agenda If you are deciding whether this is worth your time, the clearest answer is this: go if you want live connection, local community, and a more human way to spend part of your weekend. Novus #28 is built for people who understand that good rooms matter, and that showing up in person is still one of the best ways to create something new.
Who should attend
This will likely feel like a strong fit if you enjoy meeting thoughtful people in person and want conversations with more depth than a typical casual mixer. - You live in or around **Vancouver** and want to feel more connected to the local community. - You are looking for **networking that feels natural**, where the focus is on real conversation rather than transactional introductions. - You like the idea of a **social meetup with substance**: relaxed enough to be welcoming, but intentional enough to be worth blocking off your Saturday. - You are new to a scene, city, or community and want an easier way to **meet people outside your existing circles**. - You already attend community events and want to **expand your network with people from different backgrounds, roles, or interests**. - You are the kind of person who gets value from simply being in a good room: listening well, asking smart questions, and following up when a conversation clicks. If you are hoping for a heavily structured conference or a narrowly technical event, this may not be the right fit. If you want an in-person gathering centered on people, connection, and community, it probably is.