Attendee-led meetups are an integral part of the ND experience — and we want you to feel fully supported. 🤗 This guide walks you through planning the best, most successful meetup possible.
Everyone at NeuroDiversion can propose and host meetups, attend them, or both.
Meetups are exclusively for ND attendees. Every host and guest must be a registered ND attendee to take part.
As soon as possible — and the sooner you send your proposal, the better your turnout. Once approved, your meetup is posted in the ND app.
As long as each one follows this guide, there’s no hard limit. We do suggest pacing yourself so you can also enjoy attending other meetups and ND in general. 🤓
Give people a clear idea of what to expect. These are the four types of meetups hosted at ND — choosing one also makes planning easier. Your event might blend a few; just pick the one that fits best.
A great way to teach, train, and sometimes entertain. Most people come to learn and to socialize, so the best sessions still make room for community. Host solo, with a co-host, or as a panel.
Focused on doing something together and creating a shared experience. Keep the activity approachable so plenty of people can join in.
Brings together people who share an interest and gets a real conversation going. Keep host-led content to 20% or less — the focus is interaction and connection.
One of our core values — leaving the world a little better than we found it. If you partner with another organization, check their rules and restrictions first.
ND attendees come from around the world for community, and meetups are a big part of that. From photography to business to travel, the breadth of topics is what makes them special. Here are our golden rules.
Even the most loosely organized social events have a plan. Think about your agenda, flow, and space — and how they work together to create a compelling event.
ND gives you the avenue to host, promote, and take RSVPs through our app and online system, and we publish every meetup that meets our guidelines. But you’re the master of your own meetup — all planning, execution, and promotion is yours.
Most meetups won’t have hundreds of people — and that’s good. Bigger isn’t better; size for the best experience for everyone. Hosting away from Fair Market and expecting 20+ people? Contact the space ahead of time.
Whether it’s a formal Q&A, chatting on a hike, or gathering around a table, community grows through real conversation. Meetups are never about selling yourself, a product, or a service — they’re about learning from each other and strengthening relationships.
Keep it simple: host at Fair Market. Our official venue has plenty of meeting areas inside and out. Want to go offsite? That’s great too — nearby coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and parks all work well.
A few things to keep in mind, especially for offsite meetups:
These windows (Central Time) don’t conflict with main ND programming — the best times to gather your group.
Your title is the first thing people see, so make it catchy and clear about what to expect. “Hollywood Stunts — Trampoline, Free Fall, and Fight Like a Movie Star” beats “Hollywood Stunts — come out and have fun.”
A strong description answers four questions:
Tick items off as you go — your progress is saved on this device.
Things happen. If you need to change your meetup — location, date, time, RSVP count, anything — contact our concierge team or visit the on-site Registration area as soon as you can.
One final thing: it’s going to be great. Thanks for being part of the magic. ✨
Have an idea? Submit your meetup proposal and we’ll be in touch.
Submit a Meetup IdeaQuestions? Email our concierge team at team@neurodiversion.org.