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:
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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
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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.
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