Running Remote Conference

The future of work may be distributed.

But moments like these remind us why in-person connection still matters.

A hug at registration.
A familiar face from a screen.
A friendship that started online and continues in real life.

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Not every memorable moment at Running Remote happened on stage.

Sometimes it happened with a guitar, a microphone, and a space full of people willing to join in. 🎸

On Day 1, what started as welcome drinks turned into one of those moments that reminds us why in-person gatherings still matter.

Because the best conferences aren't just about the sessions you attend.
They're about the stories you tell afterward.

What if the best lessons about remote work don't come from work at all?

At Running Remote 2026, Lakshmi Rengarajan challenged the audience with an unexpected idea:

Remote teams and long-distance relationships face many of the same challenges.

Trust.
Communication.
Connection.
Shared expectations.
Intentional rituals.

When proximity disappears, the things that hold relationships together become visible. The same is true for distributed teams.

In her keynote, Lakshmi explored what thriving long-distance couples can teach us about building stronger remote cultures, and why many workplace rituals may be performing connection rather than creating it.

Because whether you're building a relationship or a remote team, success rarely happens by accident.

It happens by design.

Some of the best conversations at a conference don’t happen on stage.

At Running Remote 2026, Office Hours created space for something simple but powerful:

10 minutes • 1:1 • Fully focused conversations with leaders shaping the future of work.

No slides. No pitch.

Just honest questions, practical insights, and real conversations about the challenges leaders are navigating right now.

Sometimes the biggest ideas don’t come from the stage.

They happen across a table. ☕