Networking

"Speed-Dating"

Connect with our sponsors in the Meeting Zone to explore the services and solutions that are transforming B2B. Meetings are short and sweet, clocking in at only 15-minutes each. 

How do I book a sponsor meeting?

How to book a sponsor meeting:

  1. Click Digital Marketplace in the event’s app or web portal.
  2. Browse solution providers and click to view booths and available meeting times
  3. Click on an available meeting time (click “see more slots” for the full list)
  4.  Select the “Speed-Dating Meeting Location” presented to you.
  5. Include a message letting the team know what you’re most interested in discussing
  6. Once your message is complete, click “Send Meeting Request”
  7. Your request will appear in My Event/My Meetings and in the sponsor’s booth as “Pending”
  8. Once the meeting is accepted you will receive a notification and “Pending” will change to “Confirmed” (you may need to refresh the page)

1:1 Peer Meetings

Meet with like-minded attendees during the show by searching for them via the search bar in the Community tab or by using the #B2BSMX “AI Matches” at the top of the Community tab/page.

How to book a meeting with an attendee

How to book a meeting with an attendee:

  1. Click the Community tab in the event’s app or web portal.
  2. Browse attendees, use the search bar or use the “AI Matches” provided at the top of the page to select a profile and view available meeting times.
  3. Click on an available meeting time (click “see more slots” for the full list)
  4. Select “Networking Lounge” as your location. The Networking Lounge is located in the Degas room (see the back of your badge for more info)
  5. Include a message letting them know what you’re interested in discussing
  6. Click “Send Meeting Request”
  7. Your request will appear in My Event/My Meetings as “Pending”
  8. Once your peer accepts the meeting you will receive a notification and “Pending” will change to “Confirmed” (you may need to refresh the page)
  9. Be sure to “Export to Calendar” (upper right corner of My Event/My Meetings) to add all meetings to your personal calendar

#B2BSMXperts

Need to talk about a specific sales or marketing challenge with someone in the trenches? Or maybe you just need to vent. Our experts will likely have answers or at least some advice. Book a meeting with one of our #B2BSMXperts in the Meeting Zone today!

How do I book an expert meeting?

How to book a expert meeting:

  1. Click on #B2BSMXperts tab in the event app or web portal.
  2. Browse our list of experts and click to view profiles and available meeting times
  3. Click on an available meeting time (click “see more slots” for the full list)
  4. Select “Preferred Speed Dating Meeting Location: Meeting Zone In-Person” as the location
  5. Type “Expert Meeting” in the message followed by any notes you’d like to include. Mentors may receive invites to a variety of meeting types so It’s important to clarify the purpose of your request.
  6. Once your message is complete, click “Send Meeting Request”
  7. Your request will appear in My Event/My Meetings as “Pending”
  8. Once your mentor accepts the meeting you will receive a notification and “Pending” will change to “Confirmed” (you may need to refresh the page)
  9. Be sure to “Export to Calendar” (upper right corner of My Event/My Meetings) to add all meetings to your personal calendar