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A Gathering Designed for Creative Collaborators

Imagine leaving a three-day in-person conference with fresh ideas, new skills, and a network of peers who ‘get it’.

Join us September 10 - 12, 2025, in Washington, DC for the 3-day Ampersand Gathering - an event centered around connection, learning, and experimenting!

We’re bringing together facilitators, coaches, instructors, instructional designers, consultants, and creatives from the DC metro area.

We are crafting the Ampersand Gathering to be a hands-on event where we connect and learn from each other, try out new methods and ideas, and collaborate and experiment with new modalities and tools in a casual, energizing space.

Interested?

Are you looking to grow in your creative work?

We get it — life is full of projects, client needs, and the work of living a life!

This gathering is for you if:

• Want to build a stronger network of peers to lean on and learn with.
• Feel like exploring new tools and techniques.
• Crave hands-on experiences to energize your work.

The Ampersand Gathering is for you!

WELCOME TO THE AMPERSAND GATHERING

A 3-day, in-person event where creative minds come together to:

• Build connections with peers during facilitated group activities.
• Learn & grow as skilled practitioners during interactive workshops.
• Experiment with tools, techniques, and ideas to level up your work.

Ways to Participate

Become a Sponsor

Support the gathering and receive promotion and recognition for your brand - including in the program, onsite at the event, and special recognition in our newsletter.

Become a Sponsor

Become an Ambassador

Help spread the word with the help of a marketing kit. And get 10% off your ticket.

Become an Ambassador

Become an Exhibitor or Vendor

Build awareness of your organization, show stuff off, or sell stuff (a book, a course, an upcoming workshop…)

Become an Exhibitor & Vendor

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Ready to Join Us?

Ticket Details:

Full Event Ticket - $500

• Access all three days of programming, workshops, and networking activities, as well as lunch, snacks, and beverages.

Daily Ticket - $175 per Day

• Perfect for those who can’t commit to the full event —includes programming, lunch, snacks, and beverages for your preferred day(s).

*except beverages at the evening social.

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