# Exclusive Entrepreneur Retreats Fireside Conference is an Invite-Only Start-Up & Investor Retreat By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-08-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireside-conference References: [picatic](https://www.picatic.com/firesideconf) & [firesideconf](https://www.firesideconf.com/producthunt?ref=producthunt) 'Fireside Conference' is an [entrepreneur, start-up and investor retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-summit) held in Bancroft, Ontario. The aim of this event is to help the world's leading innovators unwind and enjoy the great outdoors while having the chance to [network with like-minded individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes). This all-inclusive retreat includes speakers such as Jeff Pulver of 'Vonage,' Alan Gertner of 'Tokyo Smoke' and Bojana Nedic of 'Pearl's Choice.' The conference is held at Camp Walden and features a number of fun activities (like water skiing, a water platform and nightly campfires) that encourage the attendees to mingle and gain important insights in a non-contrived way. This [alcohol-friendly event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn) is invite-only, so those interested in attending will have to apply. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Exclusive Retreats:** There is a growing demand among business professionals for exclusive and immersive retreats that provide opportunities for networking and personal growth beyond traditional conferences. - **Outdoor Innovation:** Incorporating outdoor activities into professional development opportunities provides a unique environment for sparking creativity and innovative ideas. - **Invite-only Experiences:** Exclusive invite-only events create a sense of exclusivity and can attract high-profile attendees, leading to valuable networking opportunities and unique experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can create unique and immersive retreats for businesses looking to provide non-traditional professional development opportunities to their employees or clients. - **Tourism:** Companies in the tourism industry can provide exclusive getaway experiences for business professionals looking to unwind and network in a unique environment. - **Corporate Training:** Corporate training companies can incorporate outdoor activities and immersive experiences into their professional development programs to help employees foster creativity and innovative thinking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connecting Surrogate-Targeted Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-surrogacy.md) - [Elora Entertainment Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-series-2025.md) - [Family-Focused Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-camp-2.md) - [Immersive Summer-Ready Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-in-the-vineyard.md) - [Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-retreat.md) - [Immersive Book Club Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-unwritten.md) - [Mountainous Concert Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untracked-concert-series.md) - [Sustainable Funding Summits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-summit.md) - [Extended Immersive Farm Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frnterra-farm.md)