# Event Details - **Event Name**: BLOOMCON (as a gentle replacement for the SENG conference in Virginia) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: IN PERSON 7/24-7/26! VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES IN AUGUST! Check it out!!! https://www.brightinsight.support/bloomcon25 Speaker Series Presenters: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ugiGJYKvLByo5NyegAL6OZbzpcu0mVvFBZnb31Qz2zI/edit?usp=sharing REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/GWpm1xrLTpWJ1Rjm7 Pop-Up BloomCon: A Bright Insight Gathering in Virginia! Oh dear! Due to current geopolitical concerns, the SENG Community Conference has been cancelled. While ticket refunds are being processed, we know this shift may be disappointing for those who already booked flights and hotel rooms. So… let’s turn lemons into lemonade. Even though the official SENG event has gone virtual, Dr. Patty L. Gently, Professor Y (Youssef Sleiman), Mikah Williams, and several members of Bright Insight and the Bloomers community will still be in Virginia at The Westin Alexandria Old Town the week of the event! So we thought—why not create an informal, in-person Pop-Up BloomCon? Join us for a spontaneous gathering that blends: The spirit of a SENG Conference The joy of a Bloomers pop-up meetup The depth of a Bright Insight Table Talk (BITT) Expect Socratic dialogue, Dynamism Deck readings, games, and good company. Dr. Patty will also have copies of Intersection of Intensity, Dynamism Decks for purchase, and a generous stash of gifted literature to give away. We hope some original SENG presenters may also be around to connect with attendees! ? Location: The Westin Alexandria Old Town ? Dates: July 24–26 (drop by for any part of it!) https://www.marriott.com/.../wasxw-the-westin.../overview/ BloomCon25 Schedule of Events **a LIVE document with changes made in real time if/as needed, and as new information presents** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOTIykbWrk52iWbYLykyw9tDml9Nm7awYWW4JtZJ2T0/edit?usp=sharing **All times are offered in Eastern Standard (local to VA) time** **We will add a communication app to facilitate connections between people. for now, you can connect with Dr. Patty at 214-790-6945 or Youssef at 214-790-8088 WE WILL HAVE LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING IN AUGUST, SO STAY TUNED! Are you interested in donating or sponsoring a room at the hotel for BloomCon? If so, please let us know by emailing Patty at brightinsightadvocate@gmail.com! Wednesday, July 23 Hotel Check-In & Orientation (All Day) ? At The Westin Alexandria Old Town 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ? Pre BloomCon Karaoke @O'Shaughnessy's Pub Est. 20-minute walk from the hotel (Text Patty & Youssef to connect or watch for a communication app) Thursday, July 24 Hotel Check-In & Orientation (All Day) ? At The Westin Alexandria Old Town 1:00 PM - ??? ? Tour of The National Inventors Hall of Fame Est. 3-minute walk from the hotel (Text Patty & Youssef to connect or watch for a communication app) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ? Happy Hour Meet-Up @Trademark Light drinks, laughter, and deep dives at the hotel lounge. Friday, July 25 (HYBRID! JOIN US ONLINE: SCHEDULE PENDING!) All Day (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM w/full schedule TBA) Stay In & Connect: Full-day programming with breaks to breathe. ? Roundtable Discussions IN PERSON! Evening Break 7:00 PM or so ? Stay & Play Games (order pizza?) & ONESIE PARTY ? King St. Pub Crawl Est. 20 to 25 minute walk to food & drink, karaoke, dancing, and more! Saturday, July 26 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ? Brainy Brunch Chat & chow with new connections. Stay & play with peers! (Games, roundtable discussions, and mingling) 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free Time Sightsee, connect, get books signed, get your Dynamis Readings, ETC! 5:00 PM or so ? Alexandria Waterfront Stroll & Optional Dinner Meet-Up Relaxed connection by the water. Dinner groups can form organically. Est. 35-minute walk from the hotel 7:00 PM or so ? King St. Pub Crawl Est. 20 to 25 minute walk to food & drink, karaoke, dancing, and more! Sunday, July 27 Casual Connection for those still around (non-official programming) ? Sunday Funday Flexible opportunity to connect, depending on who's staying and what energy is present. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/bloomcon-as-a-gentle-replacement-for-the-seng-conference-in-virginia/200028423579036 - **Event Categories**: pop-ups, business, conferences, karaoke, parties, music, it, pub-crawl, meetups, art, literary-art, bar-crawls, entertainment, virtual, brunch - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 20 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPpto_3_EPZiZwRFZeRdEoLBSVWOMmgMl0dJZQ9i2avR3FXg/viewform?usp=header&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=alexandria-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Westin Alexandria Old Town - **lat**: 38.803122904685 - **long**: -77.06534743309 - **full address**: The Westin Alexandria Old Town, 400 Courthouse Sq, Alexandria, VA 22314-5700, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Bright Insight Support Network (https://allevents.in/org/bright-insight-support-network/26076178) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2e3c153f51dc54d606a412cf876d0e34b7b21986d3f169bfcf5955c0892cb207-rimg-w1200-h697-dcfff1a0-gmir?v=1753079250 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dd096060a04c6a91189623a2b109b0cfa8bf9f9b8c043d2fbd5d82f968b35110-rimg-w300-h300-dcfff1a0-gmir?v=1753079250 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 24 Jul, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Westin Alexandria Old Town, 400 Courthouse Sq, Alexandria, VA 22314-5700, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Bright Insight Support Network - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** pop-ups, business, conferences, karaoke, parties, music, it, pub-crawl, meetups, art, literary-art, bar-crawls, entertainment, virtual, brunch - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BLOOMCON (as a gentle replacement for the SENG conference in Virginia) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BLOOMCON (as a gentle replacement for the SENG conference in Virginia)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2e3c153f51dc54d606a412cf876d0e34b7b21986d3f169bfcf5955c0892cb207-rimg-w1200-h697-dcfff1a0-gmir?v=1753079250", "startDate": "2025-07-24", "endDate": "2025-07-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/alexandria/bloomcon-as-a-gentle-replacement-for-the-seng-conference-in-virginia/200028423579036", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Westin Alexandria Old Town", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "400 Courthouse Sq, Alexandria, VA 22314-5700, United States", "addressLocality": "Alexandria", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.803122904685", "longitude": "-77.06534743309" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "IN PERSON 7/24-7/26! 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