Connect, Learn, and Grow
Make your bbcon experience unforgettable by connecting through conversations that matter most to you. Braindate is your chance to go beyond surface-level networking and engage in meaningful exchanges with peers, experts, and changemakers across the community.
What is Braindate?
Braindates are intentional, peer-led conversations–1:1 or in small groups–designed to help you connect, learn, and share with fellow bbcon attendees.
Instead of starting with small talk, every Braindate begins with a posted topic. That means you show up knowing you already have something in common. Whether you're looking to:
- Tackle a specific challenge
- Seek advice from someone who's been there
- Share your expertise
- Build meaningful, lasting connections
Braindates give you a smarter, self-directed way to network. Every interaction is purposeful, relevant, and rooted in shared interests—so you spend less time searching for value and more time creating it.
Embrace this unique experience to enhance your bbcon journey and forge valuable connections along the way!
bbcon 2024 Braindate recap:
- 612 connections made
- 115 topics created
- 178 hours of learning shared
What Attendees are Saying
97% of bbcon 2024 attendees saw braindate as a valuable experience:
“I was hesitant to set up a Braindate but took a chance and started a meeting about receipting. Our small group ended up covering topics about Raiser's Edge NXT and helped solve a number of gray-area challenges. We exchanged cards and are thrilled to have new peers to reach out to when we experience new hurdles. I would definitely recommend joining a Braindate—you never know where the conversation will take you!”
— Emily Scott, Director of Finance at Headwaters Foundation for Justice
“We had hoped to meet other higher education customers like us, and the Braindate was the perfect way to do so! We had enthusiastic participation, and we now have each other’s contact info to continue keeping in touch and building momentum, like forming our own user group.”
— Jay Cheung, Associate Director at Boston College
"A wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues from different institutions and sharing experiences and approaches and challenges. Also appreciated the commitment from attendees to ongoing conversations and knowledge exchange and the creation of an informal community of practice."
- Raj Sharda - Chief Operating Officer at Division of Advancement, University of Toronto
Testimonials captured at bbcon 2024 by e180