One of the things we've heard from clients is that you'd like more time to meet with each other - networking, birds of a feather, informal and formal meeting times. 

So we're trying something new this year!  BbWorld Meet-Up! 

More after the jump.....

What is it?
What is the BbWorld Meet-Up?  It's open period for you and your colleagues to have meetings, birds of a feather sessions, or anything else you'd like to do!  The Meet-Up will be on Wednesday, July 15 at 2:15pm - immediately following lunch. 

How will it work?  How can I participate?
There are lots of ways you can participate in the Meet-Up! 

Option 1) Use Connections to get a group together!  Want to get a group together to discuss Twitter?  Post a thread to the Connections Discussion Board for BbWorld, and make sure it contains the words "Meet-Up" - for instance "Meet-Up for Twitter Users."  Once you have some folks who are interested, choose a Meet-Up Spot at the event (see "where is it" below)! 

Option 2) At the event, if you find yourself talking to folks about a particular topic and want to have a meet-up, head over to the Meet-Up Bulletin Board near Registration and post a notice!  Others will be able to see it and join your meet-up.

Option 3) Got a colleague you'd like to schedule a meeting with? Use the Meet-Up time for it!  No need for something formal - meet them at the information desk in front of the Blackboard booth and find a nook to meet in.

Option 4) Not sure yet what you want to talk about?  At the event, check out the "Meet-up" board and sign-up for something that interests you! 

Option 5) Birds of a Feather!  There will be several Birds of a Feather meetings during that time.  Want to contribute your ideas?  Check out the BbWorld Birds of a Feather thread on Connections and post your reply!

Where is it?
Everywhere at BbWorld!  Anywhere at BbWorld!  There will be a list of informal meeting spaces posted to Connections shortly.  Then you'll be able to sign-up for a meeting spot (e.g., Potomac 5, for a large group; The potted plant on the first floor, outside of Chesapeake 3 for a few of you).   At the event, you'll be able to sign up for a space on our "Meet-Up" board as well!  Or you can just grab a table in the exhibit hall and have an impromptu discussion with someone! 

So keep an eye on this space as more information becomes available - and in the meantime, start a discussion thread for your own meet-up!  And give me your ideas...this is your time!