Seminars
Seminars access are included in all Convergence Registration Packages.
All seminars will take place in the Gold Room on Level C at Hotel Pennsylvania.
Additional seminars will be posted, as they are confirmed.
All seminars will take place in the Gold Room on Level C at Hotel Pennsylvania.
Additional seminars will be posted, as they are confirmed.
Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering for Convergence.NYC 2018? Or have you already signed up? This session is to help those who have signed up, or those interested in signing up to learn more about how to help the event.
Convergence.NYC functions on volunteer labor. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the event, help your fellow event attendees, and meet the diverse group of guests attending the event.
This session is also the place to pick up your volunteer shirts, get your assignments, and talk with event staff and get help with any questions you might have. The sessions is highly recommended for volunteer staff, but not required.
For more information on how you can help, please see our Volunteers page.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 29, 2018: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Convergence.NYC functions on volunteer labor. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the event, help your fellow event attendees, and meet the diverse group of guests attending the event.
This session is also the place to pick up your volunteer shirts, get your assignments, and talk with event staff and get help with any questions you might have. The sessions is highly recommended for volunteer staff, but not required.
For more information on how you can help, please see our Volunteers page.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 29, 2018: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
PReP Seminar
PReP is a breakthrough HIV/AIDS prevention medication. Find out what it's all about and whether it's right for you.
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
First Timers Seminar
Whether you are a Convergence newbie or a chub event veteran we welcome you to attend the Event Question and Answers Sessions. We will explain how the event flows, what this event is about, how to be an active participant, and how to make the most of the event.
The session is led by a staff member or the Event Manager. After the information sharing there will be a Question and Answer session. We encourage first-time attendees and those unfamiliar with Convergence to attend.
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 11:00am to 12:00pm
The session is led by a staff member or the Event Manager. After the information sharing there will be a Question and Answer session. We encourage first-time attendees and those unfamiliar with Convergence to attend.
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Loving Our Bear Bodies
Experience what many men have called a "Life-changing" workshop. Through a series of exercises, Freddy Freeman (AKA Goldenheart) will guide you in helping to shed clothing, let go of shame and be truly vulnerable. Participants will share affirmative intimate touch, honor each other’s bodies and give & receive erotic energy. While the workshop can be very sexy and arousing, it is not a sex party! The goal of the workshop is to empower one another to feel more comfortable in our own skin. It is the cornerstone workshop at Bear Your Soul retreats at Easton Mountain. All participants must be willing to be undressed and to exchange affirmative touch with the other men in the workshop.
Facilitator Freddy Freeman (AKA Goldenheart) says: “Loving Our Bear Bodies is an experience of group affirmation, sensuality, and appreciation. We create a safe environment for men to let their guard down and connect more deeply. This requires us to help one another shed our clothing and to witness one another, to let go of our shame and be truly vulnerable. I then guide us into sharing of affirmative intimate touch, honoring each other’s bodies and claiming our pleasure. It can be very sexy and arousing but our goal is to empower one another. It is designed to leave you feeling more empowered and supported by your brothers. By the end of the session hopefully we will feel more comfortable in our own skin and will have formed a tribal bond that we will carry with us when the session is done.”
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED, AND ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
> Register Here
Dates & Times:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Friday, August 31, 2018: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Facilitator Freddy Freeman (AKA Goldenheart) says: “Loving Our Bear Bodies is an experience of group affirmation, sensuality, and appreciation. We create a safe environment for men to let their guard down and connect more deeply. This requires us to help one another shed our clothing and to witness one another, to let go of our shame and be truly vulnerable. I then guide us into sharing of affirmative intimate touch, honoring each other’s bodies and claiming our pleasure. It can be very sexy and arousing but our goal is to empower one another. It is designed to leave you feeling more empowered and supported by your brothers. By the end of the session hopefully we will feel more comfortable in our own skin and will have formed a tribal bond that we will carry with us when the session is done.”
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED, AND ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
> Register Here
Dates & Times:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Friday, August 31, 2018: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Flash Mob Practice
Learn the simple dance moves that we will be performing in our historic Times Square Flash Mob.
Location:
Plaza33 is located across the street from our hotel at the intersection of 7th Avenue & 33rd Street.
Dates & Times:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, August 31, 2018: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:
Plaza33 is located across the street from our hotel at the intersection of 7th Avenue & 33rd Street.
Dates & Times:
Thursday, August 30, 2018: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, August 31, 2018: 3:00pm to 4:00pm