# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete. - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: "Epic!" "Industry Best ⭐️ " "If I hadn't been there myself I wouldn't believe it 😳 "(the reviews you'll likely see on 8/22 😂 )This 5th year of ConnectFest takes us to new heights and, trust us, you'll want to make every minute of this.Supported by Mid Market Professionals in partnership with other top-tier networking communities:Success Champion NetworkingMind & MachineThis will be interactive & full-on experiential! Why? We learn by doing!Get ready TO DOAGENDA:8:15 – 9:00 AM | Check-In + Warm-Up NetworkingCoffee “AM Stretch” at 8:30am9:00 – 9:10 AM | Opening CeremonyWelcome from Mid Market ProfessionalsOverview of “Connect. Collab. Compete.” formatIntro sponsors & partner organizationsIcebreaker prompts + agenda🔥 GAME BLOCK 1 (9:10 – 10:25 AM)Game: AI for Networking Showdown (Family Feud Style) by Stryde DigitalTeams compete answering real-world AI + networking scenariosLive scoring, high energyIn partnership with "Mind & Machine" (Tori Begg & Tim Mata)9:55 – 10:25 | Post-Game Power Discussion“How AI is changing relationship building”Practical tools, prompts, and shortcutsAudience share: what’s working NOW10:25 – 10:35 AM | Break + Open Networking🔥 GAME BLOCK 2 (10:35 – 11:40)"Name the Name" – Guest Host Human Phonebook Memory Expert, World Champ: Ron White!Fast-paced rounds testing recall of names, businesses, and detailsReinforces one of networking’s biggest pain pointsMemory techniques that actually workPositioning yourself to be rememberedMicro-habits for stronger follow-up11:40 – 12:10 PM | Lunch + Sponsored Spotlight MomentsCasual networkingOptional sponsor activations or mini-stage moments🔥 GAME BLOCK 3 12:10 – 1:25 PM | WHO Do You Need to Know – Referral Auction led by Jay MaymiAttendees submit needs in advanceLive, rapid-fire “auction” of connections, resources, and referralsRealtime ROI on your networking experience1:25 – 1:35 PM | Break + Open Networking🔥 GAME BLOCK 4 (1:35 – 2:35 PM)Game: Networking Ninja LIVE Improv Challenge, guest hosts: Claire Billingsley, Vicki Cravens & Christopher MockUncomfortable, Unexpected networking scenario encounters in real timeFocus on adaptability, listening and responding with grace or crazy? We'll see!Judged? Uh, OF COURSE! But we'll keep it friendly 😉2:05 – 2:35 | Post-Game Power Discussion“Thinking on your feet in business”Collaboration vs competition in networking ecosystemsAudience takeaways2:35 – 2:45 PM | Break + Open Networking🎤 2:45 – 3:45 PM | Floors Open: Real Talk NetworkingModerated by respected local networking business leadersTori Begg & Tim Mata - Mind & MachineDonnie Boivin - Success Champion NetworkingJack Kearney - Mid Market Professionals WESTSheryl Powers - Mid Market Professionals DFWOpen-floor discussion on:What’s broken in networkingWhat actually worksWhat needs to evolveHonest, unscripted, high-impact conversation3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing + AwardsWinning teams recognizedKey takeaways + call to actionPromote post-event mixer🍸 4:00-5:00 PM | Pool-side Post-Event MixerRelaxed environment to deepen connectionsMusic, cocktails, continued conversations poolsideSponsor visibility continuesSponsorships available - contact Sheryl Powers Powers@MPoweredAdvantage.comThis is an MPowered Production - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irving/5th-annual-connectfest26-xgames-connect-collab-compete-tickets/80003791831809 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 142 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 89, max: 700, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 89.00 USD - ticket_2 — 700.00 USD - ticket_3 — 500.00 USD - ticket_4 — 500.00 USD - ticket_5 — 500.00 USD - ticket_6 — 400.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Irving - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: NYLO Las Colinas Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - **lat**: 32.8969206 - **long**: -96.96305249999999 - **full address**: NYLO Las Colinas Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1001 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75039, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a550a2d103c7.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a550a2cc45dc.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a550a2c71736.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a550a2c40228.jpg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a550a20f3831.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete. being held? - **A:** 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete. takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at NYLO Las Colinas Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1001 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75039, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete.? - **A:** 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete. is organized by MPowered Productions. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at MPowered Productions's events? - **A:** Attendees have given MPowered Productions a rating of 4.96/5 based on reviews from 83 verified attendees on AllEvents. MPowered Productions has 1,100+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. MPowered Productions has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Where can I buy official tickets for 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete.? - **A:** 5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. Compete., happening on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am in Irving, is available exclusively on AllEvents. AllEvents is the official ticketing partner for this event, and official tickets can only be booked through AllEvents. No other website, platform, or third-party reseller is authorised to sell tickets for this event. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "5th annual ConnectFest26 XGames! Connect. Collab. 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