Beyond the Business Card

We believe some of the best opportunities start with a simple conversation. A shared experience, a mutual connection, or meeting someone who just gets what you're trying to build. But we understand networking can feel intimidating. Sometimes you don't know who to approach, what to say, or how to turn a quick introduction into a genuine connection. We want to change that. Join us for TH3RDSPACE's annual networking event, Beyond the Business Card: How Real Connections Get Built, for a night of meaningful conversations, new faces, and opportunities to build beyond the introduction. We're starting downstairs with a panel discussion bringing together voices across traditional and non-traditional spaces to share real experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice on building meaningful relationships that actually go somewhere. From making the first move and how to follow up to showing up as yourself and navigating new spaces when you're still figuring things out, we're talking about all of it. Then, we're taking things upstairs. Here's what you can look forward to: Light refreshments Interactive activities A professional headshot lounge where you can get your photos on the spot An Advice Bar for questions, perspective, and guidance Plenty of opportunities to meet the people in the room and make genuine connections And because we're serious about helping people connect, we're setting a collective goal of 300 connections. The goal is simple: we want everyone to leave having met someone new. Think you can help us get there? Whether you're a student, creative, entrepreneur, young professional, an alumni, or someone simply looking to find their people, there's room for you here. You don't need to have everything figured out, a perfect elevator pitch, or a long list of accomplishments to show up. Just come as you are, be open to conversation, and see where it takes you. At TH3RDSPACE, we're big on creating spaces where people can meet, learn from one another, and realize that we all have something to bring to the table. Come for the conversations. Stay for the connections. Leave with something worth building on. For Me. For You. For Us.