Community Builder Workshop: How to Design High Impact Events with Low Lift

​​Hosted by the CMX New York City Chapter

​​Calling all NYC community builders and managers!

​Designing great events doesn’t have to mean more time, stress, or burnout. Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on how to maximize the impact of your events, without adding more lift to your workload. 

​Together, we’ll explore: 

• ​How to build high-impact moments into your planning process 

• ​How to relieve yourself of complicated and time-consuming event practices 

• ​How to design “low-lift” high impact experiments for future gatherings and events 

​This workshop is intentionally designed to be collaborative and reflective; you’ll work through a series of reflective prompts and pair up with fellow builders to discuss. You’ll have space to think about your own community, share experiences, and learn from others navigating similar challenges. 

​What to Expect

• ​6:00–6:30 PM: Welcome & Meet Fellow Community Builders

• ​6:30–7:30 PM: Opening Remarks + Workshop 

• ​7:30–8:00 PM: Closing Reflections + Open Networking

​Light bites and refreshments will be provided

​Optional Chance AI Quiz
Before the event, you’ll have the option to take a quick 2–3 minute, 10-question quiz from Chance AI, a mobile app currently in development by Elizabeth Shim. The quiz is designed to help you identify 1–2 attendees with whom you might have strong alignment. Before the event, you’ll receive your suggested match(es). There’s no pressure to participate, no public matching, and no forced icebreakers.

​About CMX

​​CMX is a global network of community professionals dedicated to advancing the community industry and empowering communities to thrive. With chapters around the world, CMX fosters local connection and shared learning.

​​About the NYC Chapter

​​The New York City CMX Chapter is being relaunched by Lauren Indovino and Rochelle Sonnenberg, who invite you to be part of shaping its vision and impact from the ground up.

​​Meet the Chapter Leads:

​​Lauren Indovino is a Community & Client Engagement Manager at an education technology startup, with a career dedicated to expanding access to education.

​Rochelle Sonnenberg is a seasoned community builder and leadership advocate. She is the founder of Her Tech Community a community for women in tech and formerly served as a Community Program Manager for Microsoft’s MVP Program.

​​Be part of shaping the future of community in NYC — RSVP now to save your spot!