Category: Networking

The ultimate way to network with lots of people in a small amount of time.

Speed networking is an ideal opportunity, in a safe environment, to practice your elevator pitch for your business.

What is an elevator pitch?

Your elevator speech should be brief. Restrict the speech to 30-60 seconds — that’s the time it takes to ride an elevator, hence the name. You don’t need to include your entire work history and career objectives. Your pitch should be a short recap of who you are and what you do.

You need to be persuasive. Even though it’s a short pitch, your elevator speech should be compelling enough to spark the listener’s interest in your idea, organization, or background.

For more info on elevator pitches read The Balanced Careers blog post. or this fun video on elevator pitches.

Speed Networking Structure

• Standing up
• Person “1” starts the conversation (we’ll tell you which number you are)
• 6 minutes per network rotation (may vary that depending on how many people we have)
• 2-way conversion (give your elevator pitch 30-60 seconds each then ask questions)
• We will let you know your half-way time (let the other person talk if you’ve been the only person talking so far)
• 30 seconds-left call-out to end the conversation
• Swap business cards and move on to next person

If you haven’t been to WordCamp Sydney or any WordCamp’s before, turn up to this hallway track and network with other newcomers.

This is a great chance to meet new people, spark a friendship and get to know other attendees.

Perhaps you can go for dinner later on or meet up for a few drinks at the party.

I’ll cover some points that will help make your WordCamp conference the best experience it can be.

Code of conduct applies as always.