Monday night networking really works

Posted by David on 14 July 2010

Its been 36 hours since the 11th London networking event finished (it was on Monday night in case you're wondering) and my feet are just about touching the floor again.

Organising events of any kind, and regardless of the number of people attending, fill me with the strange mix of excitement and apprehension - so by the end of the night when the last of the 262 networkers has left the building (not bad for a Monday night), I can finally sit back and enjoy the warm glow of what has been another successful networking event, or at least that's what people tell me to my face! However, the wallowing in my warm glow doesn't last for too long, as by the next morning the inbox is already filling up with enquiries from guests about people they met and how to connect.

So, here's my list of things to do after the event, which will help if you attended and if you didn't, then hopefully it'll be useful for next time.

1) Networking Assistance Scheme - your questions answered
On the night we work hard to connect guests who have raised questions before the event. We are keen to get as much of this conversation online for the benefit of the wider community. So, check Networking Assistance Scheme - your business questions answered area of our discussion forum and see if you can contribute to any questions or perhaps ask a question yourself. If you're not already registered, you'll need to register on the forum quickly.

2) Prize Draw results
At every event we usually have a networkpartner sponsor a Prize Draw and at this event Tikit Ltd were kind enough to provide a Red Letter Day for the winning Privilege Card draw after the event. So, the winning ticket is No.302. If you have retained your Privilege Card, check out the inside for your number - It Could Be You!

If it is you, then please send . or . and email with the scanned Privilege Card showing the number clearly. We'll then get in touch.

3) Connecting with people you met
If you've met someone and didn't take a business card or can't remember their details, give us a call or send us an email and we'll do our best to connect you.

On the night some of our networkpartners were present. We often get asked about making introductions, so on this occasion created a networkpartner Passport with all their contact details included, but similarly, if you need to be connected - just let us know.

4) Photos & Video
Check out the photos in our gallery and watch this space for the video of the event which will be available early next week.

5) Feedback
This is the bit we love! Naturally the only way we can improve is to hear you out - so please do give us your feedback both barrels. We always like your feedback online for everyone to see, so there's no escaping for us and we're keen for everyone to contribute. So, good, bad or ugly - let us know what you thought.

Looking forward to the next LSN London Networking event in November 2010.