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.

“the crowd, the vibe and the space was unmatched!” Nay Secka
“Gorgeous room. People I knew, people I wanted to know. Real conversations. No nonsense. Not always a given in Miami. Proof, we should probably repeat it.” Amanda Nicol
“divine connections” Lexi Sidle
“What a vibe. The venue, the format, the fact it wasn’t focused on a space like tech, the hosts, their messages. Made for conscious, unique conversations. Really glad I chose to join this.” David Notik

Upcoming Events

London

Anti-Networking London

Monday, October 26, 2026

New York

Anti-Networking New York

December 2026

Previous Events

Highlights

Packed room at Anti-Networking Miami at Sublime
Crowd mingling under the arches at Anti-Networking Miami
X Sublime Miami, 2026
Carly Valancy speaking at Anti-Networking Miami
Guest laughing on the couch at Anti-Networking Miami
Mar 23 Miami, 2026
Two guests exchanging numbers at Anti-Networking Miami
Anti-Networking Miami branded tote bag
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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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