# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Not another awkward mixer. Learn the science of better connection, then practice it through guided networking in Kansas City.About this EventThe Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking WorkshopA 90-minute in-person workshop for professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, and community-minded leaders who want to build stronger connections with more clarity, confidence, and strategy.Most networking events leave you to figure it out on your own. This one does not. The Science of Better Connection combines communication education with supported, guided networking so you can learn how to connect more intentionally, then immediately practice those skills in a structured room of other professionals.Date: September 17th, 2026Time: 6-7:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm)Location: Keystone CoLAB - AI Lab, 800 E 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108Length: 90 minutesFormat: 45-minute presentation + 45-minute guided networkingTicket Price: $75.00You’ll Learn How To:→ Introduce yourself with more clarity and confidence→ Explain what you do in a way people can actually remember→ Ask better questions in professional conversations→ Listen in a way that builds trust and relevance→ Navigate networking conversations without sounding overly rehearsed or "sales-y"→ Follow up with more intention after meeting someone→ Build stronger professional relationships through communication strategyAgenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMArrival, check-in, light refreshments🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMWorkshop PresentationHost: Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:30 PMGuided networking rounds - practice what you’ve learned🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMOpen connection time (optional)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-science-of-better-connection-a-guided-networking-workshop/100001994251697511
- **Event Categories**: workshops, science-fair, business, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - door_time: 2026-09-17T22:30:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: 800 E 18th St
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 90.05, max: 90.05, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kansas City
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 800 E 18th St
- **lat**: 39.0919566
- **long**: -94.5735943
- **full address**: 800 E 18th St, 800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop being held?
  - **A:** The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 800 E 18th St, 800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop?
  - **A:** The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop?
  - **A:** The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop is organized by Speak Like a Professional.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Science of Better Connection: A Guided Networking Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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