I actually attended FinCon this year (hence my silence around here lately) and my recap will be coming at you next Wednesday, but I wanted to do my annual #FinCon17 recap because based on Twitter, it’s a whole different conference.
Here’s what happened based on Twitter:
First off, there were identity crises (both online and off):
Disappointed to learn that #FinCon17 isn't about sharks. Or sharks in prison.
— Jules of Denial (@Coolish_Breeze) October 26, 2017
#Fincon17 is like fight club for Anonymous bloggers. 1st rule bout FinCon is u dont talk bout FinCon. 2nd rule - you don't talk bout FinCon
— GuyonFIRE (@Guyon_FIRE) October 30, 2017
FinCon is a little overwhelming and I just want to call my mom. Am I doing this right? #FinCon17
— Allea Grummert (@askallea) October 27, 2017
Raise your hand if #fincon17 is a constant balance between imposter syndrome and boundless excitement.
— Lillian Karabaic (@anomalily) October 27, 2017
This guy at #FinCon17. I think he's lost... pic.twitter.com/xsZ8WYXuJk
— Mindy Jensen (@MindyatBP) October 26, 2017
There was an eyeball:
Cool lawn art at #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/qQlmR0arDF
— Mark Trautman, CFP® (@MarksMoneyMind) October 26, 2017
I always feel like somebody’s watchin’ me ? #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/vF39UsKAIP
— Kate Dore (@katedore) October 26, 2017
Tanja (Our Next Life) was called out by Mr. 1500 as trouble:
My fave #FinCon17 wrap-up. ? BBQ, Beer, Back Soon - https://t.co/kzL1fYtv2t via @retirein1500 pic.twitter.com/5VcTLtEvDM
— Tanja Hester (@our_nextlife) October 30, 2017
As usual, there was swag to be had. Fidget cubes, fidget spinners, and charging bricks – enough to keep any PF blogger occupied in any situation!
So who had the best swag at #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/IvSIQSKOMi
— Kyle Porter (@1KylePorter) October 30, 2017
And some family-friendly swag as well!
They even have baby swag at #fincon17 #writing #booklaunchers #kissmystash https://t.co/RclaBMGqZz pic.twitter.com/9CHk4SGdBT
— Book Launchers (@BookLaunchers) October 27, 2017
The hotel had its quirks:
The elevators here are like Willy Wonka’s...sideways, up, diagonally...use North B to get to 1,2,4,20, and 31. ??? #FinCon17
— Holly Willman (@hollywillman) October 28, 2017
Last day of #FinCon17 and everyone walking around like... pic.twitter.com/ndtxQYqYmi
— Kyle Porter (@1KylePorter) October 28, 2017
There was rap:
I never expected to engage in a #rapbattle at #FinCon17! I think @moneysplained may have beaten me this time. Rematch in Orlando? pic.twitter.com/erlwScFopf
— Eric Brotman (@brotmanplanning) October 28, 2017
You won’t see this at many financial conferences. @Dee1music bringing it. #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/xZvIVOinZZ
— Chad Smith, CFP® (@csmithraleigh) October 28, 2017
There’s a rapper crowd surfing while rapping about paying off his student loans here at #FinCon17!!!
— Darren Rowse (@problogger) October 27, 2017
#FinCon17 got jokes. pic.twitter.com/rqZRdI25iV
— FJY Financial (@FJYFinancial) October 27, 2017
People partied:
Par-tay! #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/5EN2wJqit2
— Maggie Banks (@northernexpense) October 27, 2017
Nice flag at @TheRustic tonight! Fun times for #fincon17 pic.twitter.com/5pJZsotB8N
— Steven Goodwin (@myfamonabudget) October 27, 2017
Takes two hands to hold a beer in Texas @TheRustic #FinCon #FinCon17 pic.twitter.com/ocG8A6pWH8
— Make Smarter Decisions (@MSDLifeCoaching) October 27, 2017
When your blouse zipper is REALLY stuck at midnight, having a roommate starts to make more than just financial sense. #FinCon17
— Revanche (@RevAGSL) October 27, 2017
There was a costume party and some people went ALL OUT:
Hallowe’en F2P style. So much fun at #FinCon17. pic.twitter.com/b00qvyqEfp
— Free to Pursue (Hélène Massicotte) (@freepursue) October 30, 2017
Found this gem on my phone from the #fincon17 costume party. @twocuphouse congrats on the #plutus17 award pic.twitter.com/KxzTC4rll6
— GuyonFIRE (@Guyon_FIRE) October 29, 2017
And everyone returned home inspired and overwhelmed:
Back from #FinCon17 Not sure if I should sleep for a few days, stay up for days writing, start a podcast or spontaneously combust. #choices
— TheHappyPhilosopher (@HapyPhilosopher) October 30, 2017
What happens after #fincon17? You sleep for 11 hours! That's what I did ?
— Michelle Schroeder-Gardner (@SenseofCents) October 30, 2017
After #FinCon17 I plan to sleep for one year, and then wake up in time for #FinCon18 pic.twitter.com/AB3BuHO06T
— Alex Whitehouse (@finhealthy) October 30, 2017
Epic #FinCon17 - met new friends, danced with old, and left inspired for something new! Thank you all (maybe see you in 2019). pic.twitter.com/JO6cIIgPKw
— Maggie Banks (@northernexpense) October 29, 2017
After I catch up on my life this weekend, I’m coming at you next Monday with an October plan update and next Wednesday with my #FinCon17 non-Twitter recap!
AdventureRich
It was great to meet you, Maggie! Awesome wrap up of the Twitter fun 🙂 Hope to see you in Orlando!
MaggieBanks
Unfortunately that’s just too far for us to go in September. We’d have to bring the kids if we went to Orlando and then there’s school and the million hour flight and the fact that we’re already taking them to Europe for 27 days. 🙂 2019!
Harmony @ CreatingMyKaleidoscope
Your twitter summary is always awesome. I really need to make FinCon18 happen, so I can finally meet all of you!!! Glad you had a fun time Maggie 🙂
MaggieBanks
It was great, but we will not be attending in 2018 – Orlando is TOO FAR! 🙂 Probably be back in 2019!
Physician on FIRE
Not sure how I missed you, but I’ll be in Orlando for #FinCon18. That’s pretty close to Alaska, right? Did you at least score a PoF koozie?
Best,
-PoF
MaggieBanks
Yes, I missed so many people! And though I saw the koozies, I did not inquire as to how to grab one. They were very clever! Well done.
TheHappyPhilosopher
Hahaha! I love it, awesome!
MaggieBanks
I feel very similarly to you upon returning!
Jim Wang
Ha what a great twitter recap! 🙂 Great meeting you!
MaggieBanks
Thanks Jim! It was lovely meeting you as well!
firecrackerrev
“Inspired and overwhelmed” is EXACTLY how I would describe my FinCon experiences. Oh and also PAR-TAY!
Glad we got to PAR-TAY with you guys! Hope we get to see you in Alaska one day.
ALASKA, BITCHES!!!!
MaggieBanks
It was AMAZING and I so look forward to you visiting!
Adam | Minafi
Nice recap! I missed a bunch of these Tweets over the past few days.
MaggieBanks
It’s always been fun following the conference on Twitter when I’m not there… I wanted to keep up the tradition!
colinashby
It was so COLD the last two days of the conference, it was funny seeing everyone walking around with jackets and scarves.
I didn’t get to meet you while at FinCon. There were like 17+ additional people I wanted to meet. So many people to meet, so little time! Awesome time and can’t wait for next year. I’m gonna go to Disney World beforehand!
MaggieBanks
It was FREEZING. and the heat in our room didn’t work either. We were excited to get back to Alaska to warm up. 🙂