☕ Weekly Talks Over Coffee - Short Videos

Weekly Talks Over Coffee is a series of weekly chat events by Waterloo Young Professionals to meet new friends and talk about anything we feel like to chat about!
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Why are short videos so addictive? 🤔 From TikToks to YouTube Shorts and Reels, they’ve become one of the biggest ways we entertain ourselves, learn new things, and even discover global trends.

Join us for a weekly coffee meetup where we chat about all things short videos.
Some topics we’ll explore include:

• 🎬 The psychology of the scroll — why short videos hook us so easily

• 📈 How algorithms shape what we watch and discover

• 🔥 Virality, memes, and global trends that spread overnight

• 🎵 The impact of short videos on music, fashion, and pop culture

• 🌍 How short videos connect cultures and share lifestyles

• 💼 From side hobby to career — monetization and opportunities in short-form content

• 🤔 Are short videos shrinking our attention spans?

☕ Come enjoy coffee, share your favorite clips (or your own creations), and connect with others who are curious about the fast-changing world of short-form video.

Whether you’re a casual viewer, a creator, or just curious about the psychology and culture behind short videos, this is a welcoming space to chat, laugh, and learn together.

📍 Location: Midnight Run Cafe, 84D King St N, Waterloo

🗓 When: Sept. 7th, 2PM

👥 Who: Anyone curious about short videos, creativity, or just meeting new people over coffee

Bring your curiosity, a favorite video or two, and let’s turn coffee time into fun, inspiring conversations.