There are a number of free Zoom sessions you can join before the conference begins! These events will help you connect with fellow attendees, get oriented, and feel ready for Oktoberfest.
Pre-Conference Zooms include:
- A panel on building and sustaining supportive critique groups (Sept. 21st)
- An informational orientation to opportunities, parking, and directions (Oct. 4th)
- Critique partner speed meeting (Oct. 11th)
- A casual time with county coordinators (Oct. 16th)
Visit the links below for important information about each session.
Panel + Q&A, Sunday September 21
A panel on building and sustaining crit groups, with tips for finding partners, strengthening connections, and making your group thrive.
What to Expect
Get oriented before the big day—learn about opportunities, parking, directions, and how to make the most of your conference. Open to all.
Connect With New Partners, Saturday October 11
Meet up to 10+ potential critique partners in a fast-paced format, sample their work, and discover matches for lasting groups. Open to Oktoberfest attendees only.
Introverts! Extroverts! First-timers! Conference junkies!
Grab your favorite evening beverage and join two of your regional county co-coordinators (Gennie, the extrovert, and Karen, the introvert) for a pre-conference as-social-as-you-want-to-be social. Find conference buddies. Get tips on navigating the conference in ways that best recharge your individual creative batteries. Ask us anything!