Offbeat Sparks

CHICAGO

An event made to facilitate networking and exchange ideas that inform, inspire, and innovate the future of learning. 6 speakers - 5 minutes each - dozens of awesome ideas. See you next time, Bucharest community!

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Aaahhh that was nice! I had such an amazing time speaking last night at Offbeat Sparks.

Talks to inspire

Curious what our speakers chose to explore in their 5 minutes? Recordings coming soon.

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A big Thank you to our hosts for the beautiful venue they offered to Offbeat Sparks and our guests

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Explore past talks

Want to get the vibe before registering? Check recordings from other Sparks events!

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Event organizers

Offbeat Sparks is brought to your city by a team of awesome people

Adam Walleser

L&D Leader | Talent Professional | IO Psychologist

Stephanie Hammer

Design Thinking Facilitator | Learning Experience Designer | Strategic Communication Coach

Whitley Harris

Talent Development & Management Leader | Facilitator

Got questions?

We have answers.

Can I bring along a colleague?

Can I bring along a colleague?

Of course! But please keep in mind this is an L&D-focused event. Also, ask them to register, so we can keep track of the number of seats available at any time.

Is the event free?

Is the event free?

100%. No hidden fees.

Where are we meeting?

Where are we meeting?

The team at The Chicago School was kind enough to provide us with the location for this year's event. We'll meet at The Chicago School, 4th floor, 325 North Wells St.Chicago, across from The Merchandise Mart

What's the detailed agenda of the event?

What's the detailed agenda of the event?

We'll be welcoming you starting 5:30 PM, and officially start the talks at 6:00 PM. Each talk will take about 10 minutes (5 minutes for the presentation +. 5 minutes for 1 question). We will have time to network at the beginning, in a mid-break, and at the end of the talks.

I have another question. Where can I reach out?

I have another question. Where can I reach out?

Please feel free to reach out at ioana@offbeat.works

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