Re-Think Networking: The Metaverse Is Calling You! Enter With Swag!
- Date
- 2024-09-19
- Location
- Glendale, CA, USA
- Host
- Glendale Tech
About this event
Networking does not have to mean awkward small talk, stiff introductions, or another room full of people saying the same thing. Re-Think Networking: The Metaverse Is Calling You! Enter With Swag! is built for people who want fresher conversations, more curiosity, and a more creative way to connect in person. If you are interested in where community, technology, identity, and social connection are headed next, this meetup gives you a place to explore those ideas with other people who are ready to think bigger. It is social, grounded, and designed to spark real interaction rather than passive attendance. What Is This? This is an in-person networking and community meetup in Glendale centered on a timely question: what happens when networking evolves alongside the metaverse? Rather than treating networking as a transactional exercise, this event reframes it as something more imaginative, more expressive, and more aligned with how people actually want to meet today. Expect a meetup atmosphere that blends conversation, curiosity, and forward-looking discussion. The theme points toward digital culture and the metaverse, but the experience itself is rooted in live, face-to-face connection. That combination makes the event especially interesting: you get the energy of an in-person gathering with a topic that pushes beyond the usual professional mixer script. Whether you are already paying attention to virtual worlds, digital identity, and new community spaces, or you are simply intrigued by how people connect in changing environments, this event creates room for both. You do not need to arrive with all the answers. You just need to be ready to engage, ask good questions, and meet others who are thinking in the same direction. What to Expect At its core, this meetup is about meeting people through a shared theme instead of forcing generic networking. The metaverse angle gives everyone something concrete to react to, discuss, challenge, and build on. That tends to produce better conversations than the standard exchange of names and job titles. You can expect a mix of: Casual networking with other attendees in a community-driven setting Theme-based conversation around the metaverse, social connection, and the future of interaction Meetup-style exchanges that feel more open and organic than formal presentations New introductions across community, social, and networking circles A more expressive atmosphere that invites personality, perspective, and originality Because the event is positioned as a meetup and social gathering, the format will likely feel flexible rather than rigid. That is part of the appeal. You will have space to move between conversations, follow interesting threads, and connect with people based on genuine shared interests. This is the kind of event where the value often comes from the in-between moments: the unexpected introduction, the quick idea exchange that turns into a longer conversation, or the realization that other people are asking the same questions you are about where community is going next. Why Attend If traditional networking has started to feel stale, this event offers a different entry point. The focus on the metaverse gives the room a sense of momentum and relevance, while the community and social framing keeps the experience approachable. You are not being asked to perform professionalism. You are being invited to participate. There is also real value in being in the room with people who are curious about emerging ways of connecting. Even if attendees come from different backgrounds, the shared interest in rethinking interaction can create stronger conversations than you would get at a broader event with no theme. You may leave with: New contacts who share your interest in innovation, community, and social connection Fresh perspective on how networking can evolve beyond old formats Useful conversations about digital culture, identity, and what people want from modern communities A stronger sense of possibility around how in-person and emerging virtual ideas can intersect More confidence in showing up as yourself instead of relying on a polished script This event is especially compelling if you like being early to ideas, but still want them discussed in a human, accessible way. It is future-facing without losing the simple value of being in a room with interesting people. Practical Details Location: In person in Glendale, USA. This is a live, on-site gathering, so plan to attend physically rather than virtually. Date and time: Thursday, September 19 at 12:00 PM PDT. A midday start makes this a strong option if you want to break up the week with a social, idea-rich gathering instead of waiting for an evening event. Because this is a networking meetup, it is smart to arrive ready to introduce yourself clearly and comfortably. You do not need a rehearsed pitch, but you will get more out of the event if you come prepared to share what interests you, what you are exploring, and what kinds of people or ideas you hope to connect with. A good mindset for this event is simple: Be open to meeting people outside your usual circle Be ready to talk about where networking and community are headed Be curious, not performative Be willing to start the conversation, not just wait for one If the title caught your attention, that is probably a good sign. This meetup is for people who want networking to feel more current, more creative, and more alive than the standard formula.
Who should attend
If you want your networking to feel more relevant, creative, and connected to where culture is heading, this meetup will likely feel like a strong fit. - **You are tired of conventional networking events** and want conversations that go beyond surface-level introductions and predictable career talk. - **You are curious about the metaverse, digital identity, or emerging social spaces** and want to explore those ideas with other people in a live setting. - **You value community as much as opportunity** and prefer meeting people through shared interests rather than purely transactional goals. - **You are a builder, creative, founder, community organizer, or connector** who wants to expand your circle with people who think differently about interaction and presence. - **You enjoy meetups that are flexible and social** rather than overly scripted, and you are comfortable jumping into open-ended conversations. - **You want to meet thoughtful, future-facing people in Glendale** and leave with a few real connections instead of a stack of forgettable introductions. You do not need to be an expert in the metaverse to belong here. What matters more is that you are open-minded, interested in where networking is going, and willing to show up with curiosity.