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Ampersand Gathering
A Gathering Designed for Creative Collaborators Like You.
Imagine leaving with fresh ideas, new skills, and a network of peers who ‘get it’.Our first Ampersand Gathering happened in September 2025 in Washington, DC and has a smashing success.Sign up for the newsletter to get updates about future gatherings.
What is the Ampersand Gathering?
A Container for Connection
Ampersand 2025 embraced a participatory, co-creative design: no keynotes, no panels, no slides, only interactive, facilitated, real-time experiences and emergent learning.This event was framed as a space for experimentation, connection, and peer learning — a gathering of “the right people” coming together to build, share, and grow together.The name “Ampersand” reflects the mindset of “&” or “Yes, and" — a posture of inclusion, amplification, and additive collaboration.The co-organizers (Rachel Thompson and Brian Tarallo) intentionally envisioned 'the event we want to attend,' aiming to create a space that is casual, playful, energized, experimental, and deeply interconnected.
About the Host
Rachel Thompson
Rachel is a facilitator, solopreneur consultant, and editor. She is the founder of Daring Studios and Teal Edits.
About the Host
Brian
Tarallo
Brian is a master facilitator and visual practitioner. He is the CEO and Managing Director of Lizard Brain.
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