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October 8th, 2025 | The Stranger NYC

Our signature entertainment series where industry strangers become fast friends.

A high-energy, high-impact experience where real relationships spark — and real opportunities follow.

Strangers No More AWNY 2025

What to Expect:

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Unforgettable Entertainment

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New Connections

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Frick Frack Blackjack

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Karaoke

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And More Surprises

Partners:

TO BE ANNOUNCED...

What to Expect:

October 6-8, 2025 | Virgin Hotel, NYC

The Pavilion is our home base for the week—an invite-only space designed for meaningful connection, creative energy, and standout programming. Across three days, we'll host curated brunches, happy hours, and a full-day cultural summit, creating space for industry leaders to gather, reset, and spark real conversation.

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The Pavilion AWNY 2025

What to Expect:

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Sir Richard's Flat @

Virgin Hotel NYC

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Hosted Gatherings

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Curated Content

Hosted Gatherings:

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October 6th, 2025 | Virgin Hotel NYC

CTRL+ALT+Culture is a one-day experience that unites the many communities shaping our industry—women and men, queer and straight, every race and background—into one shared space. Through conversation, celebration, and connection, we break down silos and build a more inclusive, collaborative marketing, media, and tech community.

CTRLALTCulture AWNY 2025

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP & INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8:00 AM 

Glam Suite

Kick off the day with coffee, conversation, and on-site styling. (Limited appointments available.)

9:30 AM  

Women's Leadership Brunch 

A networking brunch celebrating women across marketing, media, and tech.

10:45 AM 

Conversations, Unplugged: 

Women Leaders TBD

Industry leaders share their experiences breaking barriers and changing the game.

MORE INFO COMING SOON...

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

HAUS OF PRIDE

4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

MORE INFO COMING SOON...

Join the Collective

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