Anti-Networking

In person events prioritizing depth over volume.

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What is Anti-Networking?

For people who hate networking events, but love electric conversations.

Life is about who you know. Dream jobs and careers, deep romances and friendships, great ideas and stories, all started with one person meeting another.

Most networking events are about volume. More people, more intros, more overstimulation. This one is about depth. Anti-Networking is designed to help you walk away with one meaningful connection.

For creative professionals who hate transactional networking events, but love electric conversations. For the person looking for depth in their relationships and meaning in their conversations.

Upcoming Events

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Miami

Anti-Networking X Sublime

March 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Sponsored by Perrier & Dot Cards
Free admission · Approval required
Anti-Networking Miami

Limited to 100 guests

Denver

Anti-Networking Denver

Summer 2026

London

Anti-Networking London

Fall 2026

New York

Anti-Networking New York

December 2026

Previous Events

Highlights

Two women laughing and hugging at Anti-Networking NYC
Packed room at Anti-Networking NYC event
100+ guests, NYC 2025
Find Your People branded cupcakes at Anti-Networking NYC
Attendee speaking with mic at Anti-Networking NYC
Dec 3 New York, 2025
Carly Valancy connecting with attendees at Anti-Networking NYC
Three women posing with drinks at Anti-Networking NYC
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About

Anti-Networking Events are in-person community building pop ups that foster meaningful connection and break the mold of transactional networking.

Hosted & designed by Carly Valancy, Founder of Reach Out Party, TETHER, and co-founder of Momentum. I build products, communities, and experiences designed to help people find their people.

With experience in theatre and high growth tech startups, my work sits at the intersection of creativity, communication, and systems thinking, offering a counter-narrative to traditional networking and reframing connection as a long game worth playing well.
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