Last fall, Toronto's 'Track & Field' bar hosted a tech-free event called 'Take it Offline' as a way to encourage more meaningful interactions. With plenty of music, games and activities to keep guests entertained, the event provided a great opportunity for Torontonians to disconnect and meet new people.
The Take It Offline event was held at Track & Field, which is a popular lawn games bar in Toronto. In addition to the bar's existing lawn games, the event also featured board games, crafts, cards, LEGO bricks and puzzles. Before participating in any of the activities, guests were asked to check their phone at the entrance so they would not be tempted to take photos or browse social media.
While it may seem as those most millennials would balk at the idea of ditching their phone on a night out, the tech-free event aimed to help attendees "create balance in the digital age."
What's Driving This Trend
- Tech-free Events
- Organizing tech-free events that encourage meaningful interactions can disrupt the social scene and provide opportunities for individuals to disconnect from technology.
- Digital Detox
- The concept of digital detox, where individuals voluntarily disconnect from technology, could disrupt the way people spend their leisure time and encourage more face-to-face interactions.
- Offline Entertainment
- Providing alternative offline entertainment options, such as board games, crafts, and puzzles, presents opportunities to disrupt the traditional entertainment industry and cater to those seeking tech-free experiences.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Hotels and event organizers can innovate by offering tech-free experiences or organizing special events that encourage meaningful interactions and allow guests to disconnect from technology.
- Recreation
- Lawn games bars, entertainment venues, and recreational facilities can attract visitors by providing a range of offline entertainment options and promoting a technology-free environment.
- Wellness
- Wellness retreats and spas can incorporate digital detox programs to cater to individuals seeking a break from technology and offer rejuvenating experiences that promote balance in the digital age.
