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Event Format

People are arranged seated at tables facing each other. A whistle blows and a three minute networking session begins.

One person begins by talking about who they are; what they do; and what they are looking for. Then it is the other person's turn to do the same. The conversation can then turn to exploring any potential business opportunities between you.

The whistle blows again when three minutes has passed, one person remains seated while the other moves one place up the row and a new three minute meeting begins.

Good Mini-meeting Tips

When you are listening to your new contact use the time to think about how a connection may be mutually beneficial. Keep an open mind and ask questions to gain a better understanding of their business.

You may not immediately see a benefit from having made a connection with a particular person. However, each person you meet has several hundred contacts of their own, anyone of which may be interested in your product or service.

People like to do business with people they have met and they like, show an interest in their business and they are more likely to want to talk to you in the future.

Relax and enjoy yourself. Follow up on your meetings, try to make contact again within a couple of days since they will have met up to 40 new faces.

Event Timetable

1.30pm - Registration (please arrive by 1.50pm)

2pm - First Networking Session

2.30pm - First 15 minute break

2.45pm - Second Networking Session

3.15pm - 10 minute break - Tea and Coffee

3.25pm - Guest Speaker - 20 minute talk

3.45pm - Third Networking Session

4.15pm - Social Networking

5pm - Event Closes

Guest Speakers

Most of our events feature a 20 minute guest speaker who talks on a relevant business topic. The speaker is featured half way through the event after tea and coffee is served. This allows delegates to both pick up some useful information and rest before the next speed networking session.

One of our recent guest speakers was Sue Preston of PMMS Consulting group who spoke about "Five persuasion methods to drive better deals with customers and suppliers." The feedback since her talk has been great with delegates using the tips to their advantage.

In Brighton our speaker was Yasmin Tayob (pictured) of Howlett Clarke solicitors. She gave a useful talk on topical employment law issues and some of her points could potentially save delegates thousands as well as avoiding some pitfalls.

If you would like to be a guest speaker let us know and we will see if a space is available at a future event.

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Speed Networking Events is the trading name of Amberjack Trading Ltd

40 The Piazza, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 5TG

Company No. 5578709