The Belonging Triangle: A Framework for Better Gatherings

​About the Session:

​Belonging is often described as a feeling. In practice, it’s the result of design decisions.

​In this workshop, we’ll explore The Belonging Triangle—a simple framework that breaks belonging down into three dimensions you can actually design for.

​Whether you’re building a membership community, planning team offsites, or designing programs that bring people together, belonging doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of small, strategic choices that leaders and facilitators make—often without realizing it.

​You’ll leave with:

​A clear mental model for diagnosing where belonging breaks down in your spaces

​Practical language to talk about belonging with your team, clients, or stakeholders

​Real examples from community programs, offsites, and gatherings you can adapt to your own work

​This session is for community builders, founders, and operators who design experiences that bring people together—and want to do that work more intentionally.

​About the Host:

​Christina Hug is the founder of BoardingPass and the creator of Community Council, with over 15 years of experience in community strategy and experience design.

​Her work blends facilitation, program design, and measurement frameworks so community teams can show impact while nurturing real connection. Through Community Council, she brings senior community leaders together to work on real challenges, learn from peers, and build relationships with people who understand the craft of belonging.