The Connect: Networking That Isn't Boring!

Schedule

Wed Aug 20 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

200 - 116 W Hastings St , Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6B 1G8 | Vancouver, BC

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What is THE CONNECT?
A fun, interactive evening designed to help you meet new people, sharpen your communication skills, and walk away with real connections and more confidence. Whether you're looking to grow your network, improve your interpersonal presence, or just have a good time with purpose, this event is for you.
Why Attend?
Because in today’s world, strong interpersonal skills aren’t optional, they’re essential. As more technical tasks become automated, the human edge becomes your biggest asset. Your ability to connect, communicate, and be remembered is what sets you apart. In a noisy world, real connection is your competitive advantage.
Also it's going to be a lot of fun.
There will be a bar to purchase drinks and light snacks will also be served!
What Makes This Different?
This isn’t your typical networking mixer with a bar in the corner and awkward small talk. THE CONNECT is a guided experience from start to finish.
Energizing icebreakers
A powerful 3-step model for active listening from a world-renowned speaker
Structured networking that actually makes networking feel... natural. You’ll leave with new tools, new confidence, and new people in your corner.
Event Schedule
🕔 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival + Open Mingling
🕠 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Icebreakers
🕕 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Interactive Keynote
🕡 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Structured Networking
🕖 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Open Networking + Wrap-Up
Tickets
🎟️ Early Bird: $20 (limited number ends August 13th)
🎟️ General Admission: $30
Spots are limited—save yours early!
Meet Your Hosts
Ivan Wanis Ruiz
Not your typical speaker—and that’s the point. Ivan’s experience spans global events like the FIFA World Cup and Pan Am Games, plus corporate training for Fortune 500s. He’s known for turning passive audiences into active participants, and for making leadership and communication feel like a conversation, not a classroom. If you want to laugh, learn, and leave with real skills you’ll use immediately, Ivan’s your guy.
Corey Solomon
Corey brings a rare mix of experience across entrepreneurship, sales, HR, and consulting. He’s known for reading a room, building trust fast, and getting people engaged. His superpower? Turning big ideas into practical tools that help people connect, align, and grow together.
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200 - 116 W Hastings St , Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6B 1G8

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