1:1 B2B Networking Meetings & Video Calls | Quick Info

1:1 Meetings | Facts

• 20 - 26 August 2020 | 1:1 meetings can be requested and scheduled
• Meeting requests must be accepted to be scheduled

1:1 Video Calls | Technical Preparations

• Use a desktop computer or laptop where both Webcam and Microphone is installed
• Double check if you have selected a proper time-zone (see Menu: Edit my Profile)
• Use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera browser preferably in the latest available version
• Internet Edge Browser only works for Version IDs 80+ (Chromium edition)
• To make sure that everything is set correctly, please go to your "Meetings" and click on the green camera button "Meeting starts in ..." - this will open the video call in your browser. You should see yourself!
• 1:1 Video call meetings can NOT be managed via the B2Match Mobile App
  

How does it work?

A matchmaking or networking event is a quick and easy way to meet potential cooperation partners via face-2-face talks. Quick 30 minute sessions are enough to build preliminary connections and discuss areas of collaboration before the next networking interaction starts.

1) Online registration

REGISTRATION

• Click on the link that has been shared in the invite mailer.
• Add contact and organisation details as requested
• Compose your personal event schedule by adding presentations and workshops of your choice
• Participants interested to manage 1:1 meetings MUST select at least one networking session

Interested in establishing new business contacts through 1:1 meetings? Please read more below.

2) Make yourself visible through an outstanding business profile

COMPANY PROFILE

Take advantage of the opportunity and introduce your company by publishing a clear profile. The more detail like company background, business offers and interests you provide, the more you will benefit from the conference matchmaking tool. Your co-operation profile is your online business card.

MARKET PLACE

• Explain the product/project/technology/expertise you are offering or looking for
• Specify the type of partner you are looking for
• Published profiles will be extensively promoted by the organisers of the event
• High-quality profiles are visited 50 to 100 times before, during and even after the event
• A meaningful profile will generate significantly more meeting requests 

BOOKING MEETINGS

• Browse the list of attendees or check the marketplace profiles
• Use the optional filters to easily find the ones aligned with your goals
• Send meeting requests to those companies/persons you want to meet
• Adding a short reason why you are interested in a meeting will increase the acceptance
• Usually meeting requests must be confirmed by the recipients to be scheduled
• Typically, date and time of a meeting is scheduled by the person accepting the meeting request considering the mutual availability.
• Check every incoming meeting request and accept or refuse if not appropriate. It is a matter of politeness to let the requester know if you are interested in a meeting or not.

3) Short before and during the event

SHORT BEFORE THE EVENT

• You can view date/time of your meetings via the Menu “Meetings” at any time
• Check all your pending meeting requests and consider accepting or decline

DURING THE EVENT

• Check again the latest version of your meeting schedule through the platform. Due to last minute changes it might have changed slightly.
• RESPECT the other participants' time and show up to all your meetings.
• If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you will not attend a meeting, please cancel your meetings through the platform. This way, the other participant will be notified.

1:1 MEETINGS VIA VIDEO CALLS | ADVICE & FAQ

BEFORE THE EVENT - TECHNICAL PREPARATIONS

• Use a desktop computer or laptop where both Webcam and Microphone is installed
  * Check your audio quality, using headphones is highly advised
  * Use a good webcam to improve the image quality
• Video call meetings can NOT be managed via the b2match Mobile App
• Check your time-zone
  Log-in and select "Edit my profile" to check your current time zone selection. If this is not the time zone you are located during the meetings please change accordingly.
• Use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Opera browser preferably
• Internet Edge Browser only works for Version IDs 80+ (Chromium edition)
• To make sure that everything is set correctly, please go to your "Meetings" and click on the green camera button "Meeting starts in ..." - this will open the video call feature of your browser. You should be able to see yourself!

DURING THE ONLINE EVENT

• Access the web platform and be online at least 5-10 minutes before your meetings start.
• RESPECT the other participants' time and show up to all your meetings.
• Close your Video Call meeting timely.
  Please leave the call in time as you or your meeting partner can have a subsequent meeting right after. A watch indicates the remaining meeting time.
• If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you will not be able to attend a meeting, please cancel your meetings through the platform. This way, the other participant will be notified.