Ivan Wanis Ruiz

THE CONNECT

FriendsQuarters

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THE CONNECTNetworking that isn't boring!ALL OUR FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE AMAZINGSILK LOUNGE - https://www.silk-lounge.ca/ <h3>What is THE CONNECT?</h3>A fun, interactive evening designed to help you meet new people, sharpen your communication skills, and walk away with real connections and more confidence. Whether you're looking to grow your network, improve your interpersonal presence, or just have a good time with purpose, this event is for you. <h3>Why Attend?</h3>Because in today’s world, strong interpersonal skills aren’t optional, they’re essential. As more technical tasks become automated, the human edge becomes your biggest asset. Your ability to connect, communicate, and be remembered is what sets you apart. In a noisy world, real connection is your competitive advantage.Also it's going to be a lot of fun.There will be a bar to purchase drinks and light snacks will also be served!. <h3>What Makes This Different?</h3>This isn’t your typical networking mixer with a bar in the corner and awkward small talk. THE CONNECT is a guided experience from start to finish. <ul><li>Energizing icebreakers</li><li> An interactive keynote that will challenge the way you think about communication</li><li>Structured networking that actually makes networking feel... natural. You’ll leave with new tools, new confidence, and new people in your corner.</li></ul> <h3>Event Schedule</h3>🕔 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival + Open Mingling🕠 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Icebreakers🕕 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Interactive Keynote🕡 6:30 – 7:00 PM | Structured Networking🕖 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Open Networking + Wrap-Up <h3>Tickets</h3>🎟️ Early Bird: $20 (limited number ends August 13th)🎟️ General Admission: $30Spots are limited—save yours early! <h3>Meet Your Speakers</h3><h4>Ivan Wanis Ruiz</h4>Not your typical speaker—and that’s the point. Ivan’s experience spans global events like the FIFA World Cup and Pan Am Games, plus corporate training for Fortune 500s. He’s known for turning passive audiences into active participants, and for making leadership and communication feel like a conversation, not a classroom. If you want to laugh, learn, and leave with real skills you’ll use immediately, Ivan’s your guy. Corey SolomonCorey brings a rare mix of experience across entrepreneurship, sales, HR, and consulting. He’s known for reading a room, building trust fast, and getting people engaged. His superpower? Turning big ideas into practical tools that help people connect, align, and grow together. <h3>💬 Come curious.</h3>🎯 Leave confident.🤝 And make connections that stick.

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EME - Everybody Meets Everybody

 Using Communication to make yourself AI Proof

Interactive Keynote

A structured networking activity to make stronger connections and get help with the next steps in your career

Speed Mastermind

Open Social

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