Strayboots was proud to be part of Cvent CONNECT 2025, the annual conference organized by Cvent that brings together the world’s leading event professionals, meeting planners, and hospitality innovators. Held this year in San Antonio, Cvent CONNECT created the perfect space to connect, learn, and experience the future of live events.
Across the expo floor, the conference halls, and the glitter-filled Disco Rodeo, Strayboots engaged hundreds of attendees with team-building activities and hands-on give-back stations that turned fun into meaningful impact.
Interactive Experiences with a Human Touch
At its core, Strayboots is built around one idea: people connect best when they’re having fun.
Throughout the week at Cvent CONNECT, Strayboots brought that idea to life with a series of live, interactive activations. These included:
- Gamified networking experiences that encouraged attendees to move, talk, and laugh together.
Quick team challenges that fostered spontaneous teamwork and broke the ice in minutes. - Custom engagement tools designed to bring out creativity, curiosity, and shared purpose.
Rather than simply hand out business cards or stand at a booth, attendees became active participants playing, exploring, and building stronger relationships with their peers.
Disco Rodeo, Meet Purpose-Driven Play
One of the most memorable moments from Cvent CONNECT happened after hours, during the glitter-fueled Disco Rodeo celebration. Amid the lights, line dancing, and cowboy hats, Strayboots transformed part of the venue into a vibrant give-back zone.
Two hands-on CSR activities invited attendees to make a difference:
SolarBuddy Light-Building Station
Participants assembled 100 solar lights for families living in communities without access to reliable electricity. These lights will help children study after dark and provide a safer environment for evening routines.
MurphsLife Foundation Bags of Hope
Attendees painted and filled 200 burlap bags with hygiene supplies and small gifts for children in underserved communities. Each bag was uniquely decorated by hand—bringing color, care, and comfort to the kids who receive them.
The result? A joyful, energized atmosphere where people laughed, connected, and created tangible change all while dressed for a rodeo.
Why CSR Belongs at the Center of Team-Building
Strayboots designs every program around a clear idea: teams bond best when they work toward something larger than themselves. Adding a Corporate Social Responsibility element delivers three benefits:
- Shared purpose: colleagues align around a goal that matters beyond company walls.
- Deeper engagement: meaningful tasks foster empathy and stronger communication.
- Lasting memory: participants leave with a story they are eager to share.
Cvent CONNECT attendees confirmed this value in real time, often remarking that the CSR stations were their most memorable conference moments.
Bringing Strayboots to Any Gathering
With operations in more than 300 cities and fully virtual options, Strayboots offers planners a flexible menu:
- Gamified team-building for virtual and hybrid events
- CSR-focused workshops tailored to client values
- Custom event activations designed in partnership with organizers
Whether the goal is energising a sales kickoff or enriching a global conference, Strayboots provides turn-key experiences that are easy to run and hard to forget.
Celebrating Collective Impact
Strayboots extends a huge thank-you to Cvent for hosting an incredible event, and to the countless professionals who participated, volunteered, and made a difference throughout the week.
Because of the time, energy, and heart shared by attendees:
- 100 solar lights will brighten homes around the world
- 200 Bags of Hope will bring smiles and support to children in need
Strayboots was honored to play a small part in that impact—and looks forward to continuing this momentum throughout the year.
Plan Something That Matters
Looking to add purpose to your next event? Strayboots is ready to help you build a custom experience that brings your team together, strengthens your culture, and gives back in a way that aligns with your values.
Contact Strayboots to start planning a team-building experience your attendees will never forget.
