Entertainment, Networking, and Social Events

Connect to Attendees on Slack

Join STC’s Slack Workspace, and first-time attendees will have their own channel that will be less noisy than the main Summit channel. Follow #summit-first-time-attendees and #summit for announcements and updates, plus ask questions and post pictures.

Join STC’s Slack Workspace

Join STC's Slack Workspace

Further Engagement

In addition to education and learning, some of the biggest benefits to attending any conference is the networking, entertainment and fun, and social events. Take advantage of the time you’re around so many like-minded professionals and set a goal for yourself to meet a few new people. Here are some tips:

Post about attending the Summit on LinkedIn and follow the Summit account on Twitter or on Slack.

Make a list of a few people you would like to meet and write down some questions for them.
Visit our industry partners and sponsors! They will be available each day for discussion of their products and services.

Summit Career Connect

Looking for guidance for career-related questions? Interested in providing guidance to a fellow documentarian? Sign up for the Summit Career Connect program! You’ll be matched with a partner who you can then connect with in person during the STC Summit. Participants must sign up by 12 PM on Friday, May 17 and will be matched via email by 8 AM on Saturday, May 18.

Career Connect Program Sign Up

Dine Arounds

Another opportunity to network with your peers and get to know new people!

All of these options are at the Mall of America, within walking distance.

Thursday 7 pm

Friday 8 pm

Note that you are responsible for paying for your own meal.

Reserve a Spot

Social Events

On Sunday, after lunch, meet in the hotel lobby to explore some of the activities in the Mall of America.

Note that you are responsible for paying for your own activities.

Old Time Photos (Portrait Studio) Sun 11 am –7 pm $10 plus cost of photos
Amazing Mirror Maze Sun 11 am –7 pm ~$10 pp
Rock of Ages Blacklight Mini Golf Sun 11 am -7 pm~$15 pp
Moose Mountain Adventure Golf Sun 11 am -7 pm~$15 pp
The Fair on 4 (Axe Throwing) Sun 11 am –6 pm$20 pp for 30-minute session
Tactical Urban Combat (Laser Tag )Sun 11 am –7 pm$20 pp for 30-minute session
ClimbZone Sun 11 am –8 pm ~$21 pp for 30-minute session
5D Extreme Attraction (Virtual Reality) Sun 11 am -7 pm ~$22 pp
FlyOverAmerica (Simulators) Sun 11 am -7 pm ~$24 pp
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium Sun 11 am -7 pm ~$24 pp
Crayola Experience Sun 11 am –6 pm ~$28 pp
Museum of Illusions Sun 10 am –8 pm ~$28 pp for 1 hour
The Escape Game Sun 8 am -12 am~$40 pp
Nickelodeon Universe® Sun 11 am -7 pm ~$50 pp
(Theme Park with Indoor Rollercoasters)

Other Dining Opportunities

In the Mall of America

Other Food Options

Recommend taking an Uber or Lyft

The Twin Cities has cuisines from nearly everywhere in the world, James Beard-award winners, the only Sioux restaurant in the country ….Explore the culinary scene while at the Summit!