Focused Technical Workshop Materials

10 September 2020

Virtual meeting, Sweden

An important part of the event is the dedicated matchmaking session with possibility to meet with interesting people in virtual 1-to-1-meetings. This is your chance to expand your network within Big Science.

How does it work?

Sign up for this unique tool already when you are registering or add this session to your profile in My attendance if you have already registered. Watch this video to better understand how it will work.

A matchmaking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners in face-2-face talks. This time these will take place through this platform virtually. 15 minutes run fast but usually it is enough to build first connections, then the bell rings and the next talk starts.

1	Registration Register via the green Registration button on the "Home" page Do you want to publish your offers or needs and manage 1-to-1 meetings on-site? If yes, read more below.
2	Publish a business profile to showcase your needs Create a strong profile which will raise your visibility to others on this platform. Make it clear and concise. Your profile should describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners and who you want to meet. A good profile will significantly generate more meetings. Don't forget your profile will be live and visible even after the event.
3	Browse profiles of attendees Find out who is offering interesting and promising business opportunities
4	Send & receive meeting requests Be active not reactive. Browse published participants profiles and send meeting requests to those you want to meet at the event. Adding a meaningful remark why you are interested in a meeting will increase the chance that your request will be accepted. Participant can choose a time-slot when accepting a meeting and know immediately when it will take place. TIP: Download the "b2match" mobile App (App Store) to manage your 1:1 meetings on your phone! Booking rules? Everybody can send meeting requests to everyone Incoming meeting requests have to be accepted by the recipients otherwise they can't be scheduled
5	Matchmaking Event Short before the event you will receive your meeting schedule by email. A paper version may also be handed out at the registration desk. Download the b2match mobile app to * get access to your meeting schedule on your mobile phone * get informed about last-minute changes (bookings, cancellations) * manage additional meetings on-site (send/receive/confirm requests)