This is a work in progress
Conversation Starters
What’s your go-to joke when you want to make someone laugh? If you could wake up tomorrow with any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? What’s the most unexpected or quirky experience you’ve ever had? If you never had to worry about money again, how would you spend your ideal day? Imagine you’re at karaoke night—what’s the one song you’d crush every time? If you could attend any fictional event—like a magical ball, a space adventure, or a superhero showdown—where would you go and why? What’s a strange food combo you secretly love but others might find weird? What’s the one movie or TV show you’d re-watch forever without getting bored? If you had a time machine for a day, what specific moment or era would you visit? If you could instantly become an expert in any random skill, what would you choose and why?
What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend? Do you prefer beach vacations, mountain getaways, or city adventures? If you could instantly master any skill or hobby, what would it be? Are you more of a morning person or a night owl? What’s a hidden talent you have that most people wouldn’t guess? Do you have a bucket list item you’re excited to check off soon? What’s your favorite thing to do when you have a free day? Are you a cat person, a dog person, or neither? If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? What’s your all-time favorite meal or comfort food?
What’s your greatest passion in life, and how did it come to mean so much to you? If you could design your dream weekend getaway, what would it look like? What’s the boldest or riskiest thing you’ve ever done, and how did it change you? Which book, movie, or show has left a lasting impact on you, and why? When life gets overwhelming, what’s your go-to way of coping with stress? What are some goals or dreams you hope to achieve in the next 5–10 years? Do you recharge by spending time alone or surrounded by people? Is there a social cause or movement that you feel deeply connected to? What’s your love language, and how do you show or appreciate affection? If you could list three traits that define your ideal partner, what would they be?
If you could star in any movie, past or present, which one would it be? What’s your dream job if money or qualifications didn’t matter? If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? Would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible for a day? Why? If you could swap lives with any celebrity for a week, who would it be? What would be the title of your autobiography? If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do? If you could only eat one type of cuisine for the rest of your life, what would it be? What’s one fictional world or universe you’d love to live in? If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Relationship and Compatibility Questions These questions focus on values, preferences, and relationship compatibility:
What do you think makes a relationship successful? Are you more of a planner or someone who goes with the flow? How do you usually celebrate your birthday? What’s your idea of a perfect date? Do you believe in love at first sight, or does love grow over time? How do you usually express affection for someone you care about? What’s a small gesture someone has done for you that made a big impact? How do you typically handle conflicts in relationships? What’s a non-negotiable value for you in a partnership? How do you define happiness in a relationship?
1. Arrival & Check-In (15 minutes)
Upon arrival, each participant will:
Check in at the welcome table Receive: Color-coded stickers
- Connection Intent (e.g., open to dating, friends only, open to anything)
- Optional Orientation Identifier (opt-in only)
5 Contact Cards (one per round) Be directed to the main space and seating area
2. Opening Overview (5 minutes)
A brief welcome will outline:
- The purpose of the event: intentional connection in a low-pressure environment
- Expectations around respect, consent, and discretion
- How rounds, cards, and matching will work
- Available spaces (photo booth, craft stations, food)
3. Speed Connection Rounds (5 Rounds × 25 Minutes)
- The event will consist of 5 structured rounds
- Each round pairs participants for a timed conversation
- At the end of each round:
- Participants privately complete one Contact Card
- They indicate:
- Their name
- Their partner’s name or table number
- Whether they would like to reconnect (Yes / No)
- Their name
Cards are collected after each round to maintain flow and privacy.
4. Contact Cards & Matching Process
- Each participant receives exactly 5 cards (one per round)
- Matches are mutual only A connection is made only if both participants indicate interest
- Matching is completed by the organizing team after the event
- Confirmed matches will receive:
- A follow-up email within 48 hours
- Instructions on how to connect further
No direct exchanges of contact information are required during the event.
5. Open Social Experience (Ongoing Throughout Event)
Outside of structured rounds, participants are encouraged to enjoy:
Photo Booth
- Optional, casual photos with friends or connections
- Designed for fun, not formality
Craft Stations
- Hands-on activities to support organic conversation
- Can be done solo or with a round partner
Food & Refreshments
- Available throughout the event
- Designed to encourage mingling without interrupting rounds
6. Event Close
- Final reminders on when to expect follow-up emails
- Thank-you message to participants
- Encouragement to respect boundaries post-event