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    • Meet-Up and Birds of a Feather
      thread posted Jul 08 by Kerry Jo Richards
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      Title:
      Meet-Up and Birds of a Feather
      Content:

      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! 

      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 until 3:00pm, 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?  Respond to this thread and create your own meet-up or Birds of a Feather, then post a notice on the Meet-Up Board near Registration at the conference with a meeting spot.

      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?  Search the program for the ones already posted:  http://tinyurl.com/mv42cq
      or create your own by posting on the Meet-Up Board!

      Where is it?
      Everywhere at BbWorld!  Anywhere at BbWorld!  There will be a list of informal meeting spaces posted on the Meet-Up Board near the Registration Desk.  Sign-up for a meeting spot (e.g., The potted plant on the first floor, outside of Chesapeake 3).   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, respond here to create your own meet-up! 

    Comments

    • I think this area of the conference could be improved for next time. The session I went to did not have a moderator, and did not have a very good flow through the session. Maybe setting a moderator before the actual conference? I'm sure someone would volunteer.

    • Well because it was not something everyone was familiar with maybe it was under utilized.

      I personally thought the meet up board was for friends or collogues to meet up, not a topical board, so I never looked.  I went to my Birds of a Feather because of the additional hand-out given out at registration.

      Maybe a topical board with a Question heading would spark understanding. The bottom line is that to meet people that have answered the question you have or have done research on a topic is a great boost and validation for going to a conference, but without designated facilitators the quality of the discussion of course will vary.