6 Tips to Leverage Your Networking at ArabNet Kuwait 2018

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Oct 05 2018
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6 Tips to Leverage Your Networking at ArabNet Kuwait 2018
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ArabNet Kuwait 2018 is just a few days away! The 2-day event features 4 forums, the Techfair, and a plenty of panels highlighting the latest trends in the digital and tech landscape.

Aside from the high-profile speakers who will be present, the event will attract entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals of the ecosystem – an ocean of networking opportunities.

For this reason, and as usual, ArabNet brings you a list of tips to help you leverage your networking skills at ArabNet Kuwait 2018!

1. Review the Agenda

 Prior to attending the event, give the agenda a good read. Explore the different forums, panels, and speakers. After doing so, pinpoint those you don’t want to miss out on based on your business or interests.

If there are specific attendees, exhibitors or speakers you hope to connect with, do your research about them beforehand to equip yourself with background information to smoothen the networking process.

2. Be Ready for an Elevator Pitch

 With the large number of professionals from the digital and tech scene, you never know when you might get the chance to present your business or yourself. For that reason, prepare a concise and quick summary to clearly explain what you do, with key elements that make you or your business stand out, and your plans for the future.

3. Always Carry Business Cards

 You will definitely connect with someone during the event whether through the Matchup, Techfair, or over coffee. Odds are that they’ve probably forgotten your name, business’ name, or title after the event. Giving them your business card will ensure they have all of the above with them for later use.

4. Listen and Then Speak

 Building connections takes time and effort, which is why it requires patience, skills, and most of all perseverance. When networking with someone, it is essential to introduce yourself, make eye contact, and pay close attention to what the other person is saying to find out if there is any common ground.

5. Leverage the Networking Opportunities 

 ArabNet’s conferences provides its attendees with the perfect space to network with people from the digital and tech world.

The TechFair

 The TechFair is the accompanying exhibition for all ArabNet conferences. It features leading digital companies and young digital enterprises from MENA, Europe, the US, and emerging markets. Conference participants have the chance to connect with the exhibitors and discover their latest services, applications, and technologies.

The Matchup

 During the event, a certain space is reserved for a series of 1-on-1 meetings between high-level executives and fast growing regional and international digital startups.

It allows industry leaders to tap into the latest in digital innovation and engages them as potential service providers or partners. As for entrepreneurs, it helps them connect with potential clients, strategic partners and investors from across the region.

6. Follow Up with New Connections

 After 2 days of networking, you’ll probably have accumulated a good number of contacts. Take the time to send your new connections a friendly email and add them to your social networks. Also, make certain to establish meaningful relations; limit yourself to 5-10 strategic relationships and interact with them on a regular basis.