Comments on: Governors’ Global Climate Summit vs Digital Drinks

By: torbjorn rive

torbjorn rive — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:33:24 +0000

there’s another worldwide ‘drink’ event called GreenDrinks that I heard about recently. There’s one here in Victoria that I have yet to attend (shame on me) - but it’s in the books…

I too will post on it when it comes around, for sure.

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By: JunLoayza

JunLoayza — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:09:17 +0000

@torbjorn - When I was at the event, I totally thought of you and how much you could contribute to every topic. I met a great guy from Quebec, will connect you.

@thebusybrain - It’s true, these big conferences group together a select group of people that have a similar goal. Your research is pretty much done for you. I did make a lot of good connections and hopefully I’ll be able to maintain them

By: TheBusyBrain

TheBusyBrain — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:41:00 +0000

Jun, you’re right on point!

It is very true that if you arrange your mindset to assume you are going to do something, such as your intent to meet the whole room, you will have more drive and determination GOING IN to the event as opposed to someone who is simply there just to be there.

Openly take any opportunity you have to meet new people, especially in conferences such as that! Such a high concentration of people with similar interests is a gold mine of opportunity to network, learn, and teach; consequently building new healthy business relationships.

Also keep in mind, a conference is filled with like minded people, therefore part of your job to figure out what to say to someone to start a conversation is already done! Take it and run with it!

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By: torbjorn rive

torbjorn rive — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:18:34 +0000

Great, awesome post Jun. Good thing, too, that you had such a positive experience at the event! We often forget the value of acting and participating locally at conferences and discussions - along with the confidence to learn and make connections.

A conference is exactly where I found my current job. But sadly, since that networking gem, I haven’t been to enough follow-up events…time to bring them back!

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