Speed Networking a Hit at WDANZ Auckland Conference
Attendees at the recent Auckland WDANZ Conference enjoyed the frequent speed networking opportunities according to feedback received.Web Developers Association CEO, Dennis Smith, says that speed networking has really encouraged web developers to meet others in the industry and to collaborate.
“Web Developers quite often have limited contact with others in the industry,” Smith says “and speed networking at our events really helps break the ice!”
WDANZ stops for 10 minutes every hour or so and deliberately takes time out for attendees to meet a stranger, and see if there is a way to do business together.
“Speed network is like speed dating, but for business networking. Eighty percent of attendees at our previous conference found someone they will be doing business with.”
Emma Boddie from Designer Web is a recent WDANZ member who signed up to attend the Conference at Waipuna. “I have to confess I was a bit sceptical but now I don’t regret it for a minute” she says. “The speakers were great and it was a really positive experience all round. Definitely well worth it”.
Conference Compere, Russell Holland (E-C Internet) has been an active member and leader from the beginning of WDANZ, and loves to see people working collaboratively. “The speed networking is an important part of what we do, and is always a real hit.”
Holland, based in Gisborne, has experience in helping industry groups work collaboratively. “I love what we are doing by bringing web developers together, building relationships and encouraging collaboration. "If web developers don't take the time to get out and network with their peers then they are being seriously disadvantaged”.
Tagwords: speed networking
Posted by Dennis A Smith ~ Sunday 28 October 2007
