The Social BeeHive

Looking to connect with other cool neurodivergent folks without the awkward small talk or "support group" vibes?

Join us for a casual Show & Tell evening! No required social performance, but just a room full of people excited to listen to cool things and hang out.

Whether you are hyperfixated on deep space, vintage keychains, mechanical keyboards, a niche history event or your latest creative project: This is a space to share what brings you joy or just listen and learn about new topics.

The Schedule
•⁠ ⁠19:00 – 19:15 | Arrival & Settling In
Grab a seat, get comfortable, and relax before we kick things off.

•⁠ ⁠19:15 – 19:45 | 5-Minute "Show & Tell" Mini-Talks
We’ll have up to 6 quick, informal 5-minute slots for anyone who wants to share a passion, show an object or talk about a hyperfixation. (Presenting is 100% optional. you are more than welcome to just listen!)

•⁠ ⁠19:45 – 21:00 | Open Mingling & Hanging Out
Use the icebreakers to chat with people about their interests or just hang out at your own pace. Stay as long or as short as you like.

Good to Know (Sensory & Social Environment)
•⁠ ⁠Low Pressure: You don't have to present, stay the whole time, or force small talk. Stimming, taking quiet breaks, or stepping outside whenever you need a breather is completely fine.
•⁠ ⁠Relational Storytelling Welcome: Connecting through parallel experiences, sharing niche facts and infodumping are encouraged here!
•⁠ ⁠The Space: OBA Oosterdok is calm, spacious and low-sensory compared to typical social venues like pubs or crowded cafes.
•⁠ ⁠How to Find Us: We’ll post exact details and a landmark/sign in the meetup chat on the day of the event so you know precisely where to walk up to.

Want to Present a 5-Minute Topic?
If you’d like to claim one of the 5-minute Show & Tell spots, sign-up with the hosts when you arrive to the meet up. Spots are first-come, first-served, but totally casual. No slide decks needed unless you want to bring something physical to hold up or show.

Come solo, bring a friend, or just drop by to listen! Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Creatives Connect is a meetup where artists, photographers, writers, videographers, designers, and other creatives come together to meet like-minded people.
Whether you’re working on a project, building a portfolio or simply looking for inspiration or networking, this is a space to connect!

No tickets needed for this event, but just a drink from the bar to support the venue.

This is the Speed Networking Edition, where we have rounds of quick conversations. During this, you’ll change tables every few minutes to chat with the next creatives. It’s a fun and easy way to meet new people and in just a few rounds, you might leave with new contacts, fresh ideas and maybe even future collaborators.
Besides the speed networking, there will also be time for our Creatives Network Borrel, where you can freely talk and connect with the other attendees.

Don’t forget your (online) business cards and portfolios so you can easily exchange contact information.

Schedule:
19:00 – Doors open & welcome
19:45 – Speed networking*
20:30 - Creatives network borrel & free networking
22:00 – End of event
*If you want to join the speed networking, arrive before this time. Otherwise feel free to join from 20:30 for the borrel.