The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop
About this Event
The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop
A 90-minute in-person workshop for professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, and community-minded leaders who want to build stronger connections with more clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Most networking events leave you to figure it out on your own. This one does not. The Science of Better Connection combines communication education with supported, guided networking so you can learn how to connect more intentionally, then immediately practice those skills in a structured room of other professionals.
Date: September 17th, 2026
Time: 6-7:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Location: Keystone CoLAB - AI Lab, 800 E 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Length: 90 minutes
Format: 45-minute presentation + 45-minute guided networking
Ticket Price: $75.00
You’ll Learn How To:
→ Introduce yourself with more clarity and confidence
→ Explain what you do in a way people can actually remember
→ Ask better questions in professional conversations
→ Listen in a way that builds trust and relevance
→ Navigate networking conversations without sounding overly rehearsed or "sales-y"
→ Follow up with more intention after meeting someone
→ Build stronger professional relationships through communication strategy
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival, check-in, light refreshments
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Workshop Presentation
Host: Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Guided networking rounds - practice what you’ve learned
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Open connection time (optional)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 90.05
