Meet in the 505
A Curated Creative & Tech Networking Event in Albuquerque
What to Expect
Meet in the 505 is a monthly creative and tech networking event connecting business owners, founders, creatives, and decision-makers in Albuquerque.
Hosted on the first Thursday of every month, Meet in the 505 brings together people shaping the creative, technical, and business landscape of the 505 with intention, clarity, and real conversation.
Produced by Starks Media
Albuquerque Networking—Curated, Not Crowded
Meet in the 505 is designed for professionals who want meaningful connections, not transactional networking.
This is not:
A referral club
A pitch night
A high-pressure sales environment
Instead, Meet in the 505 offers a curated networking experience for Albuquerque creatives, technologists, founders, and business leaders who value collaboration and craft.
START GROWING AND CONNECTING
Who Attends Meet in the 505
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The room is intentionally mixed, which is what makes it work. You’ll meet people who are actively building, hiring, buying, and collaborating across Albuquerque’s creative and tech ecosystem.
You’ll typically see:
Business owners and decision-makers looking for strong creative or technical partners
Creative professionals working in video, design, animation, VFX, and storytelling
Technologists and builders working in software, product, or emerging tech
Founders and operators shaping what’s next in the 505
Attendance is limited so the experience stays personal, focused, and genuinely useful.
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Each Meet in the 505 event follows a simple, intentional format. There’s a short welcome to set the tone, followed by plenty of time for real conversation.
There’s no open-floor pitching and no awkward icebreakers. You’re free to move around, meet people naturally, and spend time where it feels valuable.
Most people leave having made a few solid connections—and with a clearer sense of who’s doing interesting work around town.
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Meet in the 505 is designed to be useful, not crowded. We keep the room balanced and the energy professional without feeling stiff or sales-driven.
That means:
Attendance is capped to protect conversation quality
We aim for a healthy mix of creatives, technologists, and decision-makers
No MLM vibes, no aggressive selling, and no pitch-circle energy
The goal is simple: create a room people actually want to come back to.
EXPAND YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
More than a monthly event
Meet in the 505 is also a small media platform focused on Albuquerque’s creative and tech community. Through select interviews, short video features, and written highlights, we share stories from the people building here.
The goal isn’t hype—it’s visibility, connection, and momentum.
When & Where
When: First Thursday of every month
Where: Location shared with RSVP
Capacity: Limited to keep the room curated
Stay in the Loop
If you’d like to attend a future event or follow what’s happening in the community, join the Meet in the 505 email list. You’ll receive event invitations, occasional highlights, and updates—nothing more.
Get in Touch
Questions about Meet in the 505, sponsorship opportunities, or creative collaboration? Reach out below.