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SUMMARY:Private Off-Site Retreat — San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Gary Ware has educated people and organizations around the country sharing his top strategies and practices on play\, teamwork\, reducing stress\, improving sales\, and productivity. Ware’s customized corporate training programs utilize play and improvisation to increase creativity\, collaboration\, and engagement. \nCombining over half a decade of experience with improvisation\, and over 14 years in digital marketing\, Gary has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of professionals like you make significant breakthroughs in their life. \nCustomized based on your current organization’s pain points\, workshops using improv and organizational behavior strategies can be run for: \n\n1-Day Sessions\nHalf-Day Sessions\nMultiple sessions (1 hour a month for 6 months)\nOnce a week\n\nClick here for more information and testimonials. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a workshop with Gary Ware for your organization\, reach out at hello@breakthroughplay.com or click here to learn more about our trainings and workshops \nGot what you’re looking for and ready to chat one on one? Schedule a free consultation here: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/free-consult/
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SUMMARY:Emcee at TEDx San Diego
DESCRIPTION:I’m really excited to share that I’ll be Emcee’ing TEDxSanDiego’s next mainstage event\, and the theme couldn’t feel more aligned with the work I do. \nThe event is called JOY\, and it’s happening on August 27\, 2026 at 7:00pm at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre in La Jolla\, CA. \nNine speakers will be taking the stage\, each bringing a genuinely different lens to what joy means. From how we build belonging in our communities\, to resilience\, to rethinking what success actually looks like. It’s the kind of evening where you walk in curious and walk out with something that sticks with you for a while. \nTEDxSanDiego has always been a space where ideas move people to action\, and getting to help create that experience as Emcee is something I don’t take lightly. I can’t wait to be in the room with all of you. \nTickets are on sale now. I’d love to see you there. \nGet Your Tickets →
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/emcee-at-tedx-san-diego/
LOCATION:David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre\, La Jolla\, CA\, 4126 Executive Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Dent The Future Conference 2026 | Santa Fe\, New Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Excited to be attending this event! Here’s more about what to expect… \nIdeas from the edges that redefine what’s possible at the center.\nGather with a hand-curated community of executives\, entrepreneurs\, technologists\, creatives\, and change-makers for three immersive days designed to stretch your thinking and deepen your network. \nYou’ll engage in thought-provoking talks\, intimate workshops\, shared meals\, and memorable adventures. At Dent\, the speakers stay\, the conversations go deep\, and the connections are anything but ordinary. \nDent is not an escape.\nIt’s an accelerant.\nA conference has a singular focus — and it gives you permission to do the same. Away from all that needs to be maintained\, you tend to the generative. \n01 Uncommon Access\nSpend time with brilliant minds — not just watching talks\, but sharing meals and ideas with speakers\, founders\, authors\, and innovators. \n\n02 Ideas You Can’t Google\nConversations that blend disciplines and challenge assumptions — the kind that spark strategic insights and genuine breakthroughs. \n\n\n03 Time to Think\nStep out of your daily whirlwind. Dent offers white space for reflection\, reinvention\, and fresh perspective on what’s next. \n\n\n04 Immersive Format\nWorkshops\, adventures\, and small-group sessions create powerful interactions — leading to new partnerships\, ventures\, and friendships. \n\nGET YOUR TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/dent-the-future-conference-2026-santa-fe-new-mexico/
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SUMMARY:ASC Annual Planning Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Step Out of the Chaos.\nStep Into a Clearer Vision.\nJoin Us for the ASC.\nJoin the ASC Leadership Team for our seventh hands-on\, get-it-done annual planning weekend! Create an intentional yet flexible plan for 2027 and get support from a powerful accountability network (while having fun\, of course). \nThis is not just another goal-setting workshop. It’s a guided weekend to help you reflect\, reset\, and plan from the inside out — so your goals actually align with your values. \nWhat to Expect!\nA 2-day get-it-done experience. Walk away with a vision for how you want to move forward. The vibe is home-y and chill — wear your most comfortable clothing! \n\n🗓️ Schedule at a Glance\n\nThursday\, Oct 15 Arrival + Welcome Dinner\nFriday\, Oct 16 Sessions start at 12pm\nSaturday\, Oct 17 All Day Planning and Play\nSunday\, Oct 18 Sessions end at 12pm + Unwinding\nMonday\, Oct 19 Travel day (for those staying through Monday night) \n\n\nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/asc-annual-planning-retreat/
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SUMMARY:2026 Fall San Diego Nonprofit Academy Sponsored by U.S. Bank
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to attend the 2026 Fall San Diego Nonprofit Academy as a new board member of It’s Improv. Hosted by The Nonprofit Institute\, this two-day event brings together nonprofit professionals for peer learning\, hands-on skill building\, expert-led sessions\, and opportunities to connect with fellow purpose-driven leaders. \nThe Academy’s programming explores vital topics including sustainable funding\, donor engagement\, legal advocacy\, policy\, responsible AI\, coalition building\, storytelling\, board leadership\, and organizational resilience. I’m looking forward to learning from this community and finding new ways to support It’s Improv’s mission through stronger strategy\, collaboration\, and creativity. \nAttendance is free\, though registration and approval are required. \nGET TICKETS HERE \n 
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/fall-san-diego-nonprofit-academy/
LOCATION:Mother Rosalie Hill Hall\, University of San Diego\, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall\, University of San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:UCLA IME Lab Half-Day Team Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Gary Ware has educated people and organizations around the country sharing his top strategies and practices on play\, teamwork\, reducing stress\, improving sales\, and productivity. Ware’s customized corporate training programs utilize play and improvisation to increase creativity\, collaboration\, and engagement. \nCombining over half a decade of experience with improvisation\, and over 14 years in digital marketing\, Gary has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of professionals like you make significant breakthroughs in their life. \nCustomized based on your current organization’s pain points\, workshops using improv and organizational behavior strategies can be run for: \n\n1-Day Sessions\nHalf-Day Sessions\nMultiple sessions (1 hour a month for 6 months)\nOnce a week\n\nClick here for more information and testimonials. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a workshop with Gary Ware for your organization\, reach out at hello@breakthroughplay.com or click here to learn more about our trainings and workshops: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/training/ \nGot what you’re looking for and ready to chat one on one? Schedule a free consultation here: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/free-consult/
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/ucla-ime-lab-half-day-team-building-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Private Off-Site Retreat — June Shine\, San Diego\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Gary Ware has educated people and organizations around the country sharing his top strategies and practices on play\, teamwork\, reducing stress\, improving sales\, and productivity. Ware’s customized corporate training programs utilize play and improvisation to increase creativity\, collaboration\, and engagement. \nCombining over half a decade of experience with improvisation\, and over 14 years in digital marketing\, Gary has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of professionals like you make significant breakthroughs in their life. \nCustomized based on your current organization’s pain points\, workshops using improv and organizational behavior strategies can be run for: \n\n1-Day Sessions\nHalf-Day Sessions\nMultiple sessions (1 hour a month for 6 months)\nOnce a week\n\nClick here for more information and testimonials. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a workshop with Gary Ware for your organization\, reach out at hello@breakthroughplay.com or click here to learn more about our trainings and workshops \nGot what you’re looking for and ready to chat one on one? Schedule a free consultation here: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/free-consult/
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/june-shine-retreat/
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:Private Off-Site Team Building Workshop – Detroit\, MI
DESCRIPTION:Gary Ware has educated people and organizations around the country sharing his top strategies and practices on play\, teamwork\, reducing stress\, improving sales\, and productivity. Ware’s customized corporate training programs utilize play and improvisation to increase creativity\, collaboration\, and engagement. \nCombining over half a decade of experience with improvisation\, and over 14 years in digital marketing\, Gary has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of professionals like you make significant breakthroughs in their life. \nCustomized based on your current organization’s pain points\, workshops using improv and organizational behavior strategies can be run for: \n\n1-Day Sessions\nHalf-Day Sessions\nMultiple sessions (1 hour a month for 6 months)\nOnce a week\n\nClick here for more information and testimonials. \n  \nIf you’d like to book a workshop with Gary Ware for your organization\, reach out at hello@breakthroughplay.com or click here to learn more about our trainings and workshops: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/training/ \nGot what you’re looking for and ready to chat one on one? Schedule a free consultation here: https://www.breakthroughplay.com/free-consult/
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/private-off-site-detroit-2026/
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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SUMMARY:CMAA 2027 World Conference & Club Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience\n\nCelebrate a century of professionalism\, education\, leadership\, and community and set the stage for the next 100 years at the 2027 World Conference & Club Business Expo\, February 7-11\, 2027\, in Chicago\, IL. As CMAA marks its centennial\, this historic gathering honors the curiosity\, determination\, innovation\, resilience\, and spirit of service that have defined the club management profession and will continue to carry it forward. \nBe part of five days of community building\, education\, and memorable events—crafted to celebrate CMAA’s legacy and inspire the future of club management. \nWhy Chicago? Our story began at the Hotel Sherman\, January 24-27\, 1927\, when 100 club managers gathered to define a profession and establish a national association. The attendees solidified the organization’s purpose and direction\, drafted bylaws\, elected officers\, and set the annual dues at $5. In 2027\, we return to Chicago to honor that legacy and help shape what’s next! \nChicago is a city with a rich history\, one that continually reinvents itself without losing sight of its roots. As we gather for the 2027 World Conference\, we’ll do the same\, celebrating where we’ve been and envisioning where we’re going. \nJoin club management professionals from around the world for the industry’s largest annual event focused on the business of club management and a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of our profession. \nLEARN MORE HERE
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/cmaa-2027-world-conference-club-business-expo/
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SUMMARY:NeuroDiversion 2027 - A 3-Day Celebration of Unique Minds!
DESCRIPTION:NeuroDiversion 2027 is a multi-day\, in-person experience designed around community\, lived experience\, learning\, and connection for neurodivergent people and their allies. \nThe event includes main-stage sessions\, fireside chats\, practical workshops\, attendee-led meetups\, body-doubling work sessions\, games\, crafts\, social events\, and low-sensory spaces. Participants are invited to engage in the way that works best for them—whether that means diving into every activity\, joining a small meetup\, taking a quiet break\, or simply being around people who understand. \nProgramming begins with early-arrival activities and a pre-party on Wednesday\, followed by registration and an opening party on Thursday. Friday and Saturday feature two full program days\, with a closing celebration on Saturday evening. \nI’m proud to serve as one of ND27’s facilitators and organizers\, helping make this an accessible\, affirming\, and genuinely fun gathering for our community. \n\nWHO’S IT FOR? \n\n\n\nAnyone who identifies as neurodivergent (including non-diagnosed—this is not a clinical or academic event)\nCreators\, influencers\, and teachers seeking to build positive\, lifelong relationships.\nParents and partners of neurodivergent folks.\nLast but not least\, older kids and teens are welcome\, too!\n\nWHAT’S INCLUDED?  \n\nFireside chats with bestselling authors\, creators\, and leaders.\nShort workshops on topics like executive functioning\, mindfulness\, family systems (+ many more)\nMeetups of all kinds (and you can host your own if you’d like)\nBody-doubling work sessions to get something done with a friend\nFun\, games\, and adventure integrated throughout\nBest of all: friendships you’ll make that will endure for years to come. We are leaning heavily into the community aspect of the entire experience.
URL:https://www.breakthroughplay.com/event/neurodiversion-2027/
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