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Member Event – Speed Networking

June 18, 2025

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ikea
645 Cutler Ave

4:00 PM – Check-in & Welcome
Guests arrive and check in at the entrance to the community space.
Light refreshments may be available.
A short welcome and intro from the event host or facilitator explaining the flow of the session.

4:15 PM – Speed Networking Rounds Begin
Attendees are paired up in one-on-one sessions lasting 4–6 minutes each.
A signal (bell or announcement) will indicate when to switch.
After each round, participants rotate to meet a new person.
Facilitators ensure smooth transitions and may provide prompts or questions to get the conversations flowing.

5:15 PM – Open Networking / Break
Once rounds are complete, there will be free networking time to reconnect with interesting contacts.
Participants may exchange business cards or scan QR codes.
Optional: there may be a short “expert insights” segment or mini-presentation.

5:50 PM – Closing Remarks
Event hosts thank attendees.
Reminder of any upcoming events or ways to stay connected (like newsletters or LinkedIn groups).

6:00 PM – Event Ends

Tips for Attendees:
Bring business cards or a digital way to share contact info (like a LinkedIn QR code).
Prepare a quick intro: who you are, what you do, and who you’re looking to meet.
Be on time – speed networking works best when everyone is present from the start.
Follow up after the event to make the most of your new connections!

Contact information:

Networking Naturally/BNI Maritimes

For more information:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speed-networking-event-tickets-1335233552499?aff=oddtdtcreator