08. Networking
For attendees
You want to meet people, and 13,000 of them is far too many to meet by accident.
The trap
Standing in the hall waiting for it to happen on its own.
What to do
- Three Exchanges sort the room for you. The Sync by role, The Sector by industry, The Spot by identity.
- There are 33 meetups. Filter the agenda by Meetups under More Filters and book what fits.
- Braindate lets you post your own topic, one to one, group or super group. 30 minutes, Hall B Level 0, running all three days.
Walk out with
Six people who know what you are working on, rather than sixty business cards.
09. Job hunting quietly
For attendees
You are looking, your employer paid for the ticket, and you cannot be obvious about it.
The trap
Trying to work a show floor for a job in full view of your own colleagues.
What to do
- The Nonlinear Career runs Wednesday 4:30 in The Spot and is built around pivots and unconventional paths.
- Early Career Professionals and New Managers runs Thursday 10:45.
- Role based meetups in The Sync put you beside people doing your job elsewhere. That is where openings get mentioned first.
Walk out with
Two people who would take your call in November.
