Networking and maintaining relationships with the people are the key now. You never know how people who you meet will influence your life and business. It’s always useful when you are working on the project, looking for new opportunities or even go to travel.
Here is the list of the websites where you can find networking events.
1. Meetup
An excellent platform for find people with common interests. Look for business and professional events as well as the meetings with people who have the similar hobbies.
2. Eventbrite
Offers a useful directory of events in different countries. If the event has an admission fee, you can pay it right on the website.
3. Eventful
Beside of the list of events, it also let you create your profile and connect with other users.
4. Facebook
Look which events attend your friends or do a search. Just type “networking events” or “business networking” and you will get a list of events where to go.
5. NetParty
The worldwide young professionals network with events over United States, Canada, Europe and South America.
6. Internations
Internations hosts networking events worldwide. You will meet a variety of international people. They always have great venues like lounges or mansions. The first admission is usually free; then you can pay for the event or it’s better to get the membership for a few months. As a member, you also can join different local groups and attend those events too.
7. Yelp
Yelp is another popular platform where you can check and write reviews about local businesses and the venue where will be an event. Works only for the United States.
Networking events for women
8. Ewomennetwork
Networking events for female business owners and professionals in the United States and Canada
9. Damesbond
Online community for women entrepreneurs which host educational, social-based, motivational, and inspirational events
10. Local business associations
Also, look for local Chamber of Commerce, business clubs of professional associations. You can usually find interesting people there too.
Do you know more sites where to find networking events? Please, share them in the comments.
Marina Barayeva is an international speaker and coach who helps women entrepreneurs become recognized experts and confidently sell their services. She is also a TEDx speaker, has presented to audiences in Asia and North America, and has been featured in such media as ArtPeople, CCTV, China Radio International, and others.
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