Virtual B2B - How does it work?
A matchmaking event is a quick & easy way to meet potential cooperation partners or clients during face-2-face talks. 20 minutes run fast but usually are enough to build first connections.
Through the matchmaking platform you have the opportunity to meet up to 18 potential partners on 1 day.
Please READ the terms of participation on our website BEFORE registration
1. REGISTRATIONuntil 24/11/2021 |
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2. CREATE YOUR MARKETPLACE |
PLEASE NOTE that your profile will be reviewed before it is validated and published on the platform. To validate profile, we request: o the right participant type category (Companies, University, Cluster, etc) o at least 1 Marketplace entry You can UPDATE your profile, attendance, account settings and add other Marketplace entries at ANY TIME. We suggest you create meaningful and attractive Marketplace items and remember: your profile is the FIRST impression other participants will get of you! |
3. GET PROMOTION |
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4. BROWSE PROFILES & CONNECT WITH OTHERS |
Adding a meaningful remark as to why you are interested in a contact will increase the chance that your request will be accepted. |
5. SELECT & BOOK MEETINGS | Smart search options (filters on the left column of the Participants page) allow you to quickly identify the most suitable participants/ Marketplace profiles. In a few minutes you should be able to identify future potential partners.
• Check your Agenda and Meetings tab on your personal profile area after Login online (including last minute variations) • You will receive your meeting schedule (time & table number, participant to meet) the day before the event. |
6. RUN YOUR B2B MEETINGS26/11/2021 | • Get ready at least 10 minutes before the start of your meeting. • Be mindful of other participants' time and remember to show up for your meetings. If you are NOT be able to attend a meeting due to unforeseen circumstances, please CONTACT the Organisers or your Support Office and they will inform your counterpart. Our staff will be at your disposal during the matchmaking event |
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 is indicating the remaining meeting time. - 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.
FAQs
How do I join a scheduled meeting?
- You can access your meeting schedule via Menu "Meetings" in the top right corner.
- Click the green button "Start meeting" next to your meetings to join the 1:1 meeting Video Call
What options do I have if the meeting partner does not show up timely?
- Quick reminder to join the Video Call
Send a message (or phone call) and alert your meeting partner to join the missed Video call.
This should work well if enough time is left over (e.g. 15+ min) for this scheduled meeting. - Re-schedule the meeting
In case your meeting partner doesn’t reacts immediately on a reminder as indicated above you should re-schedule and postpone the meeting by 1-2 hours. - If a meeting can not be managed at the event date itself please use the chat messaging system (open the meeting partners profile) to schedule a phone call or meeting outside this platform
What if my camera or microphone does not work?
- Please check that you Brower don't blocks the usage of your camera/microphone due to security reasons.
Check by having a video call with some of your colleagues in another tool (Google Meet, Zoom, ...) - Depending on your Browser settings you may be asked to confirm the activation of the Camera/Microphone through a pop-up dialog form.
- How to enable the use of microphone/camera in your Browser?
* Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2693767
* Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-manage-your-camera-and-microphone-permissions
* Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/late... none of the above works, consider switching to another device to join the meetings.
