1. The Power of Peer Networking @ThinkFEST #PeerMeetup

2. What is peer networking? The concept of Peer networking has been around for centuries and has been used by some of the most powerful business people in the world and in history Peer networking uses the power of those you know and those in your sector to engage in conversations and exchange ideas Through the exchange of conversations allow people to learn and develop further and in addition to connecting and collaborating Peer networking are generally held through regular events and meet ups

3. Peer networking Vs Conventional networking Conventional networking is the most popular and most recognisable form of networking Typically free to attract everyone and anyone Not specific to industry or market General idea is to bring people together to exchange conversations around what their business is and find people who they could add value too (rarely vice versa) Attendees collect thousands of business cards, many of whom are no use to them Peer networking isn’t held as a public event These networking events are advertised specifically to the target markets Presented with people in your own sector

4. What is PeerMeetUp? PeerMeetUp is a new and innovative approach to networking Every PeerMeetUp will have people from specific industries who will be delivering workshop and training sessions for attendees to gain tailored market knowledge Attendees will be able to meet key stake holders in their industry Saves time when meeting people by meeting the right people from the start Build your own network and reputation to your target audiences Gain and share valuable knowledge, experiences Opportunity to showcase your experience through workshops and raise your profile PeerMeetUp is about connecting and collaborating with the right people.

5. What will PeerMeetUp involve? Monthly meet ups will consist of events based on topics which are needed by the attendees. You will have the opportunity to network with key stake holders PeerMeetUp will introduce a range of innovative tools to engage beyond the hours you meet every month Slack is an online collaborative tool which we will be using to create discussions which involve solving real problems through collaboration LinkedIn have a PeerMeetUp group which will be private and subject to approval. CPD – For some of our events you will be the opportunity to gain and record CPD which will be certified by VerifiedCPD When we host our training sessions for certain PeerMeetups, we will let attendees know how many CPD points they will gain if relevant