Nov 17, 2026
Experiences for Event Professionals
Our Events
Every Emerge event is designed to do one thing: put the right people in the right room at the right time. Here’s what we host - and what to expect when you show up.
What to Expect
Every event, the same promise
“We aim to make our events exclusive, high level, connection based, and highly educational when appropriate. Our goal is to have authentic and raw conversations not only from our educators, but also from conversations with each other. We believe that interacting as humans allows us to be vulnerable and grow, not only as business leaders, but as humans.”
Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
Intimate Meals
Some of the best conversations in this industry happen over a meal. Our intimate dining events bring a small group of event professionals together - no agenda, no panels, just real talk around the table.
- Breakfast, lunch, or dinner format
- Small, curated guest list
- Focused on authentic conversation
Stay a Little Longer
Overnights
Our overnight events are intimate and immersive. A longer evening or a quick overnight stay - just enough time to go deeper than a dinner allows.
- 24 hours with an activity included
- Intimate group format
- Designed for meaningful connection
Side by Side
Activities
Connection happens naturally when you're doing something together. Our activity events are casual, fun, and designed to let you show up as a person - not just a business owner.
- Hands-on and experience-based
- Low-key, high-connection format
- Rotating activities across collectives
Rest, Reset, Reconnect
Retreats
Multi-day experiences built around education, community, and intentional rest. From welcome party to farewell breakfast - every detail is designed to send you home full.
- Welcome party through farewell breakfast
- Education and guest speakers
- Activities and intentional programming
Coast to Coast, Without Leaving Home
Online Round Tables
Monthly virtual round tables with industry educators and fellow event professionals - real conversations, no fluff. Show up from anywhere in the country and leave with something you can actually use.
- Monthly roundtable with industry educators
- Join from anywhere in the country
- Honest, unscripted conversation
- Virtual via Zoom
See How Others Work
Exchanges
Exchanges are behind-the-scenes experiences hosted by member businesses - a chance to step inside someone else's world, ask real questions, and walk away with a new perspective.
- Hosted by member businesses
- Behind-the-scenes access
- Small, curated group
- Cross-collective collaboration
What Members Say About Our Events
“Every event leaves me feeling inspired, recharged, and refueled — with new ideas and stronger connections that continue to support both my growth and my work.”
Alta Otto
Hotel Colorado · Glenwood Springs, CO
“From my very first Emerge retreat, where I got to meet incredible creatives and truly experience the magic of events in this city, I knew this community was something special.”
Helena Shawver
Planner · New York City
Ready to Show Up?
Find Your Next Experience
Browse our upcoming events across all 12 collectives - or apply for membership to get access to the full calendar.