At Twilio's $bash conference event, a carnival-themed experience will be created to inspire software people to live the spirit of challenge and create lasting bonds between developers, each other, and Twilio. The goal is to recreate the world of possibilities that is a carnival, with no agenda, games, treats, experiences, and opportunities for socializing. A balance between structure and freedom is struck by allowing participants to jump into structured events or sit on the outskirts and observe. The event will exercise all parts of the brain through diverse activities such as code challenges, karaoke, word games, team exercises, and building stations. Personalized prizes are given out, ranging from practical rewards like AWS credits to unique items like mini guitar amplifiers and stuffed animals. To avoid clichés, Twilio is thinking outside the box with food options like cotton candy, churros, and snow cones. Ultimately, the event aims to thank developers for their contributions to changing communications forever and to inspire them to dream big again.