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October 21, 2025
The Big Table® 

 

THANK YOU for helping build a stronger, more connected central Ohio community where everyone has a seat at the table. 

 

Your participation was crucial to making The Big Table® an inspiring day of kindness and conversation. Many groups discussed keeping their Big Table conversations going by staying in touch or meeting again. Don’t hesitate to share your Big Table ideas, successes, or questions by emailing bigtable@columbusfoundation.org.
The Big Table® Survey

Please share your thoughts on your Big Table experience!

TAKE THE SURVEY

Together, we can inspire a culture of connection and kindness, one conversation at a time.

FAQs

What is The Big Table®?

Launched in 2016, The Big Table is an annual community-wide day of conversation. Through intentional dialogue and connection, participants are encouraged to imagine the next steps toward a thriving future for the central Ohio region. Meeting new people, sharing our lived experiences, and actively listening to understand are crucial steps toward building a kind, connected community where everyone has a seat at the table. 

 

Download The Big Table Fact Sheet for more information. 

How do you keep the conversation going?

Don't let the conversations stop after The Big Table! Our Big Table conversation prompts are the perfect way to kickstart meaningful discussions. Whether hosting a conversation or joining one, these prompts can help guide your journey to deeper connections and understanding.

 

CONVERSATION PROMPTS (Available In Arabic, English, Nepali, Somali, and Spanish.)

Questions?

Email your questions to bigtable@columbusfoundation.org or call 614/545-3232.

The Big Table is designed to bring neighbors together as a service to the community through listening, sharing, and discussion, not as a platform for the promotion or advertisement of any product, service, or point of view. The views expressed by hosts and participants are shared for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement, approval, or recommendation by The Columbus Foundation. 

2024 BIG TABLE HIGHLIGHTS

Through a survey, Big Table participants shared their ideas, stories, and feedback. Here is a snapshot of what they said!

 

   VIEW THE SNAPSHOT