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<p>This year’s NTC is full of intentional spaces to connect, collaborate, and organize across the sector. From informal meetups to partner-led spaces, there are many ways to find your people here.</p>



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<p>Become part of the NTEN community through these community-led moments—or by starting your own. Anyone registered for the conference is welcome to host or attend.</p>



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<p>No matter how much we pack into the NTC program, our community’s enthusiasm for connection keeps going. Our attendees self-organize for even more networking, learning, and fun. The result is an abundance of unofficial gatherings and experiences to fill your days and nights.   </p>



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<p>Connect with other NTC attendees around shared interests or identities. Host a Birds of a Feather topic in person or virtually, or simply join one that sparks your curiosity.</p>



<p>Submit topics by <strong>March 10</strong> to ensure they appear on the NTC agenda.</p>



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<p>Enjoy good food and conversation with small groups of fellow attendees at Detroit’s popular restaurants. Dinners are no-host, meaning you cover the cost of your meal and drinks.</p>



<p>Host your own dinner or RSVP to one added closer to the conference.</p>



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<p>Virtual huddles are small-group meetups at the start of each day, offering virtual attendees a way to connect, share insights, and build community—no matter where you are. Huddles take place during the in-person keynote each morning.</p>



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<p>This year, NTEN is partnering with organizations across the sector to make NTC even more collaborative and community-driven. These spaces reflect our theme of community-led technology and collective action.</p>



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<p>Open throughout the conference, The Collective Action Room is a space to connect around shared issues, organize ideas, and begin shaping collective projects, campaigns, or long-term collaborations. Arrive with a group—or find collaborators once you’re here.</p>
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<p>Explore public interest technology and see how it’s being used in the real world at this lounge hosted by PIT-UN. Learn how teams across the country are using hackathons, programming, and apps to address injustices in healthcare, education, elections, and other public interest areas.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-commons">The Commons</h2>



<p>The Commons are the heart of the NTC when sessions aren’t in progress. Relax in lounges, work on volunteer projects, and connect with sponsors to learn about new tools and services. Open every day in Detroit.</p>



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<p>Learn about the tools, services, and expertise our sponsors bring to the sector—all from the comfort of the cozy couches in their Connect hub! Drop by for a conversation or book a scheduled meeting with the sponsor representative through the app.</p>



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<p>The NTC is full of creative outlets. Work off some energy on the always-open pickleball and badminton courts, or join the pickleball tournament for friendly competition. Prefer something quieter? Settle in at the Paint Party—materials provided, imagination encouraged.</p>



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<p><div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"><span style="font-size: revert;">Join daily community group meetups of NTEN&#8217;s </span><a style="font-size: revert;" href="/connect/community-groups">online groups and tech clubs</a><span style="font-size: revert;">! Learn more about the groups and their membership, or think about </span><a style="font-size: revert;" href="https://www.nten.org/connect/volunteer-organizers">starting your own</a><span style="font-size: revert;">! </span></div></p>



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Special events

Community activities

Attendee-led events

Birds of a feather

Dine-around dinners

Virtual huddles

Partner-led spaces

The Collective Action Room, by Nonprofit Quarterly

The Public Interest Technology Lounge, by PIT-UN

The Commons

Connect hubs

Games, art and music

Community group meetups