Room Escape Artist

Update: This article was written for RECON 24, but Birds of a Feather is a mainstay of all RECON events. The general points here are relevant for all RECONs (in person and remote), even if the people mentioned by name were specific to RECON 24.

Looking for people to talk with about escape room business problems, opportunities, techniques, and trends?

Birds of a Feather are facilitated small group discussions. Each discussion will be framed around a topic of interest to escape room and immersive industry professionals. This is your chance to meet with professionals who share your interests, ask questions of experienced creators, and to share your knowledge and opinions.

Our Philosophy

At RECON, we believe in conversation and making connections so much that we’ve designed the event around it. The sharing of ideas comes in many forms and for RECON LA 24 we have expanded on one of our favorites. Join us for some great discussions with industry professionals from all over, as we learn, teach, and get inspired together. 

What To Expect

The Birds of a Feather sessions will happen during breaks between the main-stage featured talks. They will be held in meeting rooms within the RECON event space. Each discussion will include at least one trained facilitator. Multiple topics will be running at the same time but each in their own, private room. Most session topics will be repeated over the course of the event to help to provide choices and flexibility to all RECON attendees.

Talks vs Birds of a Feather

It is important to remember that the Birds of a Feather sessions are different from the featured talks happening on the main stage.

For the talks, everyone at RECON sits in the audience. For the Birds of a Feather sessions, everyone in the room is part of the conversation.

Birds of a Feather discussions will happen in smaller rooms, in smaller groups, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to and drive the conversation. Trained facilitators will be on hand to keep things moving in a respectful and productive manner. 

The Value of RECON

Sessions offered will cover a wide variety of topics, on subjects spanning innovative ideas, sound business practices, and even emotional support. This chance to connect with talented and knowledgeable people for deep and specific conversations about things that matter to you and your business doesn’t come around very often. RECON might be the only place offering access to this large a number of high quality industry professionals willing to teach, learn, and support each other for the betterment of the industry.  

Special Guests

RECON has invited three Special Guest industry experts to lead some Birds of a Feather discussions. Juliana Moreno of the Wild Optimists will host sessions Exploring Atypical Game Structures. Noah Nelson from No Proscenium will lead a discussion about The Broader Immersive World. Nick Moran, creator of Phantom Peak in London, will offer expertise on Creating and Operating High Throughput Experiences.  

Join Us At RECON LA

If you haven’t already purchased a ticket to RECON LA 24, get yours today. Come be a part of something special. Teach, learn, and contribute to the effort to improve this industry that we all love. Birds of a Feather is just one part of what is going to be an exciting event, full of opportunities for professionals at all levels.

Purchase your ticket by July 27th in order to guarantee the complete RECON LA package, featuring 2 quintessential Los Angeles experiences: Imagi-Ne’er-Do-Wells & The 49 Boxes.