Experience

BRAINDATES

Braindates are knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups onsite in the Braindate Lounge.

Where Real Conversations Happen

EA Ignite is more than just training. It offers opportunities for growth, influence, and professional development.
Take the opportunity to connect with others in similar roles outside of the conference room. Meet EAs who understand the challenges, ambitions, and intricacies of your profession.

Braindates

Connect with your peers in a 1:1 or group setting. Share expertise, learn from others, and build your network.

Matchmaking

Connect, Collaborate, and Chat! Use our event app’s Matchmaking feature to meet fellow attendees onsite, spark conversations, and share ideas that matter.

Networking Coffee Breaks

Short breaks between sessions where the real conversations happen. Grab a coffee, swap ideas, and connect with fellow EAs who get it.

EA Ignite Social

Unwind and connect in a fun, relaxed setting designed for real conversation. Enjoy light bites and beverages while spending time with peers, making new connections, and ending the day on a high note.

Roundtables

Roundtables are collaborative environments for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and open discussions.

Exhibitors

Explore a vibrant lineup of exhibitors offering cutting-edge products, services, and solutions designed to elevate your professional impact.

Explore 2026 Sponsors

"This event was all about sharpening skills and making connections. From inspiring keynotes to in-depth masterclasses, every session was a chance to grow and learn among the best in the biz."

"My colleague and I attended EA Ignite in early November, and it was such an incredible experience to be surrounded by so many talented and inspiring administrative professionals. Thank you, EA Ignite, for hosting such an empowering event!"

"I am so glad that I got this opportunity for growth! I am definitely taking skills back to the office and doing research on things I have learned."

"How to summarize my time with EA Ignite: Inspiration, Laughter, Connection, Admiration, and Visibility."

"This conference is the place to be for learning and growing as an admin! EA Ignite knows how to run a meaningful conference. Two outstanding days of training and sharing! Thank you EA Ignite for the excellent execution."

It has been an incredibly valuable opportunity to share information and connect with great people. Specifically, the discussions around managing inboxes were very insightful, and I learned several actionable strategies. The testimonials and experiences shared by the other Executive Assistants were a great asset. I have gained many new ideas that I plan to implement in my work going forward.

These sessions have been extremely beneficial for the attendees. As a host, I found it valuable to hear their perspectives and share my own insights on what they can gain from this format, especially concerning the future direction of our profession. I strongly believe Braindates are a critical component of our networking and content strategy. If we have the opportunity to continue offering them, I wholeheartedly support it and look forward to hosting many more in the future.

I really loved the idea of connecting with other people in the DC area today. It just kind of personalized the experience. That and the round table that I took, the round table course, was really good, too. But Braindate is just more of a one on one connection with people and being able to connect with people. As an EA, building relationships is what we do, so partnering and getting to know people on a personal level was really the best part.

Braindate is actually such a great app/tool. I'm able to connect with people which that I would not know. There's 900 people here. I don't get to meet the 900 people, but I get to meet these people that are in my line of work. Many people are looking to just network one on one, or people that are looking for advice on executive operations.

What is a Braindate?

Braindates are knowledge-sharing conversations that you book with others to have one-on-one or in small groups on-site in the Braindate Lounge. They’re the best way to brainstorm, solve challenges, and share expertise or experiences while connecting with new (brilliant!) people.

Learning Concierges will be available onsite to help attendees navigate and utilize this service to make the most out of the experience!

Here's how it works:

Access Braindates through our mobile app or through the agenda on the website. Sign up or sign into the app, visit the Braindates tab and get started!
Explore the Topic Market.
Create Topics (you don’t need to be an expert to lead a Braindate).
Book Your Braindates!

Looking for more? Watch the video to see how Braindates work!

Beyond the Conference Room

The EA Ignite experience goes beyond the session rooms. We’ve intentionally designed the program to create space for real, meaningful connections with your peers—before, during, and long after the event is over.

With staggered sessions, you have the flexibility to build an agenda that aligns with your goals while still leaving room to network, connect, and explore everything the experience has to offer outside the classroom.

Join the EA Community!

And the connections don’t stop onsite. EA Ignite Circle, our online networking community, lets you connect with fellow attendees ahead of the event, keep conversations going during the conference, and continue building relationships even when you’re home.