

Voting for the 2022 Accelerator class has closed

Meet the Finalists
Vote for your favorite finalist
Meet the Mentors
Benefits
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$10,000 award to launch
your first event -
Specialized coaching to help guide your projectincluding workshops with Eventbrite executives, marketing experts, product specialists, and
our industry insiders -
Peer-to-peer networkingand introductions to top event creators around the country
Selection Process
Who Should Apply?

RECONVENE Accelerator is built to support all different kinds of events — music, art, fitness, culinary — you name it. Whether or not you’ve ever hosted an event, you may be a great fit for the program. We’re looking for hustlers, innovators, and trendsetters who are passionate about bringing people together to create or nurture a community.
If you’re interested in building or growing an events business and are ready to get things off the ground, then RECONVENE Accelerator is for you!
Application Criteria

We are focusing on emerging creators to help unlock access and nurture new ideas.
To apply, you should be:
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An independent creator (not representing a corporation, ex: a sole proprietor, small business with <10 employees, or a 501(c)(3) organization)
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Pitching a brand new event series
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Hosting a paid, ticketed event
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Based in the United States, pitching an event series taking place within the US or online
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18 years of age or older
Evaluation Criteria

As we choose our finalists, we’ll evaluate event concepts based on the following criteria:
Cultivating Community
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Serves a specific community (communities can be based on geography, interest, industry, identity, etc.)
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Presents a clear and positive benefit to participants (ex. educational enrichment, fostering social connection, developing skills, offering networking opportunities, etc.)
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Creator demonstrates a history of working with their intended audience
Creativity
Presents a new, unique, or innovative approach to:
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Event concept or format
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Participation or accessibility
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Bringing communities together
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Attendee benefit or takeaway
Feasibility
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Defined project plan and goals
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Clear opportunity for repetition or iteration
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Detailed and appropriate budget
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES

To submit your application, fill out the application by clicking “Apply Now” and be ready to provide the following:
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Answer all questions in the form clearly and in detail
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Provide an itemized budget for how you will invest the $10,000
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Include a headshot to be used on our voting page if you are selected as a finalist
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Optional: Submit a short video showing us who you are, who your community is, and how you plan to bring them together with an impactful event
Important Dates
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