DET/CHE 41 – Community Connections

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Looking for a little something extra to make your Conference experience unforgettable? You’ve come to the right place! DET/CHE is about more than sessions and presentations. It’s also a chance to connect, unwind, and celebrate with colleagues from across the community. This guide covers all the fun activities, lively meetups, and festive celebrations that give DET/CHE its energy. Whether you want to meet new friends, catch up with old ones, or just enjoy yourself, there’s something here for you. Dive in and start planning. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tuesday, December 1

Mystery Dinner


The restaurant isn’t a mystery but your dinner companions are!

Join us for the first ever DET/CHE Mystery Dinners, a fun, casual way to connect with other conference attendees.

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Sign up for a Mystery Dinner

Wednesday, December 2

DETCHE Fun Run (1)

Join a Fun Run!

Start your morning running through the streets of San Francisco.

No need to sign up. Just lace up your running shoes and meet at the hotel lobby at 6:00 am!


Thursday, December 3

Get Your Face Painted at DET/CHE! 

Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Add some festive sparkle to your look with face painting at DET/CHE! Try a holiday design, something whimsical, or a look to go with your ugly sweater. Our artist will make sure you leave with a fun new look. Spots are limited, so sign up for a time slot to reserve yours. 

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It’s Gonna Get Ugly Up in Here! 🎄

Time: Before the Banquet

Dig out your tackiest, gaudiest, most wonderfully weird holiday sweater for the DET/CHE Ugly Sweater Contest.

Stop by for your photo during the Networking Pre-Dinner. We’ll announce the winners at the Awards Ceremony, and the most over-the-top, delightfully dreadful sweater takes home an award. Vendors are encouraged to join in too!

Share your look with #DETCHE41.

Sing Your Heart Out at DET/CHE Karaoke! 🎤

Time: After the Awards Banquet

Warm up your vocal cords and grab the mic! Whether you’re a shower-singer superstar or a full-on diva, DET/CHE Karaoke is your chance to shine. There’s room for everyone, so sign up with your favorite song and get ready to take the stage. Holiday classic, power ballad or group anthem with your colleagues: you pick, you sing!

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