2023 RECONVENE Accelerator
Entrepreneurs, culture makers,
and community leaders
Learn how to bring your dream event to life with our Accelerator starter pack.

Meet the JUDGES
—DATES
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JUN 13Application Deadline
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jul 1125 Finalists Announced
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juL 11 — 18Public Vote
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jul 17 — 21Finalist Mentorship Program
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aug 01Accelerator Winners Announced
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aug 07 — 18Coaching Sessions
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OCT 31Deadline To Host Your Event
From this group, five winners will be awarded $20K and personalized coaching from our industry leader judges. Two winners will be decided by a public vote, and three winners will be hand-picked by our judges.
Who should apply?
If you’ve demonstrated an ability to bring people together online and are looking to harness the power of in-person gathering, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for innovators and trendsetters who are passionate about building events to create or nurture a community.
Application Criteria
To apply, you should be:
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An independent contractor, 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 in food & beverage, hospitality, sports, fitness, wellness, music and live entertainment, or related industry.
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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.
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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 in the outlined categories (live entertainment including music, wellness or sports, and food + beverage)
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Demonstrated ability to bring people together online via virtual events, or through digital content creation
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
Feasibility
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Defined project plan and goals
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Clear opportunity for repetition or iteration
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Appropriate budget outline
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 a budget outline for how you will invest the $20,000
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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

Plants.Sip.Vibe

Screen Free Weekends

Camp Dyketopia

All In Together Now - A 36 course Wu-Tang Clan inspired event

Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party