10:10 AM – 10:55 AM

Track 2 - Is your online NETworking NOTworking?

45 mins Talk


During the past year, the whole networking landscape has changed, and the art of networking is now conducted online.  At whatever stage of the process, people are talking to each other via a screen, which is completely different from physically meeting them face-to-face.  

Are you just not getting the results and returns from all the time, effort, energy, and money you put into your networking activities and events?  You were turning up at physical events before, and now virtual events, but it does not translate into sales.  Perhaps you are just not meeting the right people in the right places, or you find the whole idea of networking frustrating, and wonder why you are doing it anyway?  

I have discovered that there is a world of difference between offline and online networking, but it took me a little while to realise this.  So, this session is suitable for people who have networked offline before but have found it difficult to adapt to the new way of doing things.  Equally if your first taste of any networking has only been online, particularly events or meetings, and you are finding it challenging or difficult this presentation is a must for you too. 

During this relaxed, but business focused session, you will get the chance to learn some top virtual networking tips, plus some time for questions.  You will leave with a clearer understanding of what online networking really is, what it is not, the benefits of doing it, and importantly how you will get new clients. 

Target audience: No matter your level of networking experience you will come away with many nuggets to implement in your business or organisation and renewed confidence about what you can achieve through networking.  You will also be in possession of top tips and techniques, plus ideas for building your network of connections and enhancing business relationships.