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San Francisco Tech Week Recap 🚀 ...last week was incredibly intense. . 🏃🏼 So, San Francisco had its own version of TECH WEEK by a16z and other solid partners. Imagine five days packed with hundreds (and I mean hundreds) of events, panels, and meetups. You know that feeling when you’re at a music festival with multiple stages, and it’s tough to decide where to go or catch up with friends? That’s exactly how Tech Week felt—so much going on at once, it was hard to keep track of the best sessions, though the quality at most places was really solid! 😅 But overall, it was a fantastic experience! My goal—apart from focusing on DoxyChain US expansion—was to meet both new ... and old friends (as you can see in the picture). ⬇️ Here are some, quick thoughts: 1️⃣ Pace Yourself: If you’re trying to be productive during Tech Week, limit yourself to attending two events per day, max. Anything more is overkill. 2️⃣ Manage Expectations: Don’t expect to meet people who will magically change your life. The truth is, a lot of the real builders are at home, heads down, working with their teams—not at conferences. 3️⃣ From an Event Organizer’s Perspective: Conferences like this are incredible lead magnets for attracting potential clients. The ROI on prospects vs. the cost of hosting can be very healthy. #techweek DoxyChain #SF #USA

I'm often asked my top 5 tips for a successful event, so here you go! 1: Do not have people on stage if they are not doing something. Only bring panellists or chairs up to speak and then find a graceful way to bring them back down! 2: Give people a chance to take it all in! Don't pack too much into your schedule and allow time for breaks and chatting. People need time to process, eat, use the bathroom etc. Sometimes our enthusiasm for the content makes us forget we are dealing with biological humans who have physiological needs! 3: Use as little video as possible and try to use it for dramatic effect rather than to give information. People are at a live event - they want to see real life people talking. 4: Allow panellists at least 10 minutes of time each plus q+a. They've travelled and prepared for this thing - let them make their points! 5: If you are designing an event, speak to a professional MC or events expert *early on* about your programme because once you've started booking things in, it can be often be tricky to walk them back. If you'd like to talk about how to get the most out of your next event, get in touch for a free pre-event consultation at www.whipsmartmedia.com I'll be at the Technology Industry Alliance's annual #TIATechfest tomorrow, (they do all of the above, btw), and it makes it for a really engaging day that's paced just right. Hope to see you tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/dZc9Ngs3

Are you attending VivaTech this year in Paris? 🚀 From May 22nd until the 25th, Europe's biggest startup and tech event will take place in Paris! I want to share some tips to help you get ready and make the most of this conference. 📅 Before the Event: - Check out the list of speakers and exhibitors beforehand. 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 5 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬—whether potential clients or partners—and learn about their recent work or interests to spark meaningful conversations. ⭐ During the Event: - Each morning, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: one keynote, one networking session, and visiting specific booths. Use the event’s app to track any last-minute changes. - Don’t just exchange business cards; 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Mention a recent project or trend relevant to their business to show genuine interest and knowledge. 🌐 Building your International Network: - Seek International Contacts: 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧. Quick tip: Start conversations at 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 or during global tech panels. - Extra Events: Attend events from Tech Days Paris 2024 by La French Tech Grand Paris to catch more insights and networking opportunities. Aurélie Salomon-Jean and I are organizing a meet & greet that is part of Tech Days on May 23rd at 19h! Let us know if you'd be interested in attending! 🔗 After the Event: - Quick Follow-Up: Organize the business cards and notes you collected and reach out within 48 hours. A quick recall of your conversation with a personal touch can set the stage for a lasting professional relationship. 📣 Who else is attending VivaTech? Drop a comment below or send a DM! Let’s plan to connect and broaden our international networks together!

#SpiceWorld 2024 is almost here. 85 More days To Go. All I would say is that don't miss out on the opportunity to show case your brand at the center of the most relevant conversations around AI & emerging tech, Cloud & Infrastructure, security and more. This is a chance to connect with IT pros from around the world, strengthen your pipelines and build relationships with some of the most engaged tech buyers in the industry. Book your booths, grab your seats. Don't miss out. Or I should say, Never miss out.

Exciting news! I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be attending London Tech Week this June! 🚀✨ Looking forward to connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovative minds. Who else will be there? Let's connect and make this event unforgettable! London Tech Week #LondonTechWeek #Networking #TechEnthusiast"

Curious about the tech conferences that shaped the start of the year? Check out the recap of the Q1’s Top IT Events on Eventible💯 🔗Read to know more - https://buff.ly/3QtFXdl #EventibleBlogs #TopITEvents #TechConferences #BusinessEvents

Techweek is fast approaching and we at Canterbury Tech are seeking out speakers with a message for our local community. Have you been thinking about a topic you feel others would also be interested in hearing about? Or do you want to run an interactive session that will help your audience with a common problem? This could be the ideal place to do that! Check out the links in the post below and sing out if you have any questions

This evening at 5pm, we’re back at Revolución de Cuba for another fantastic social networking event! After the incredible energy at Belfast Tech Week, we’re excited to keep the momentum going. We’ll be up in the Mezzanine Bar, creating the perfect space for conversations, connection, and collaboration. Here’s what sets us apart—growth isn’t just about scaling; it’s about learning, reflecting, and sharing the highs and lows of the journey. At The Growth Network, we embrace collaborative advantage, focusing on progress over perfection. Building a business can be tough, and we’ve had our doubts and challenges along the way. But that’s why this community exists—to support each other and create opportunities together. Our events aren’t about pitching or the hard sell, but rather meaningful conversations that lead to real progress. If you joined us for Tech Week, you know the value of these moments. If you’re new, you’re in for something special—a space where genuine conversations with doers make all the difference. So, if you’re ready to learn, grow, and connect with others on a similar path, we’d love to see you there. Join us tonight at Revolución de Cuba. Grab your FREE ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eMEVJBYA 🚀 Let’s take the next step forward—together! 🤝

Tonight at 5 p.m., The Growth Network returns to Revolución de Cuba for a different kind of #networking—one focused on real connections and mutual support. After the excitement of Belfast Tech Week, I’m excited to keep this momentum going with conversations that truly matter. For me, growth isn’t just about scaling a business—it’s about reflecting on the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. That’s what The Growth Network is built on: collaboration, learning, and making progress together, not just chasing the dream. I’ve had my fair share of doubts and challenges, and that’s why I created this #community—to ensure that no one has to go it alone. Our events aren’t about numbers or the hard sell. They’re about meaningful #connections with people who understand the journey. If you’re ready for honest conversations and support that sparks real progress, join us tonight. It might just be the conversation that changes everything. See you at Revolución de Cuba—grab your FREE ticket here: https://lnkd.in/esXfZ22N 🚀 Let’s take that next step together. 🤝

Last week Saturday, I attended my first physical event for this year. Here's everything I benefited from it; (For real, I never thought physical events were as inspiring as this, I would have paid more attention to it earlier 😭) 📌 I made friends. 📌 I learnt from experts. 📌 My "why" got strengthened. 📌 I got to network with like minds. 📌 I got inspired by young ladies in tech. 📌 I got a moment to think outside school activities. 📌 I had the opportunity to join valuable tech communities. ... and lots more. So, if you're there and still doubting the power of attending physical events, you've probably been doing it the wrong way, change your perspective of it and trust me, you'll see the benefits I saw. What's that one thing you look forward to when attending physical events? 📷: 😁 #linkedin #physicalevents #techchefy