No. A match does not mean a meeting. As a participant, you are required to view your matches before the event and confirm meetings. To view your matches please follow the instructions of the following screenshots: Screenshot 1/2 Screenshot 2/2 You should be able to send meeting requests to those companies of your interest […]
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What do I do on the day of the event?
In-person event: We suggest doing the following on the day of the event: Dress to Impress! Check-in at the Business Matchmaking desk to receive your updated schedule. Be outside the business matchmaking room 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Report to the assigned table number at the time of your appointment. Showcase your business! […]
What do I do before the event?
We recommend to follow these steps before the event: Log in to your matchmaking console to view matches and confirm meetings. Be PREPARED! Research the companies you have confirmed appointments with. Know who they are, what they do, what they are purchasing, what contracts they have been awarded, etc. Prepare and practice a pitch. Highlight […]
Can I get the Participant’s contact information?
No. Our policy does not allow us to divulge any information. But you can connect with the participant you are interested in meeting through our platform using the Let’s Connect service. It will allow you to send your counterpart a direct message.
What would be your suggestions to get meetings if I send a meeting request but I don’t hear back from my counterpart right away?
Every time you send a meeting request, the counterpart will receive a notification to accept it. If you don’t have a quick response, we suggest you get in contact with the counterpart through Let’s Connect. If you still don’t have answers, we suggest you review other options, profiles and make sure that your profile meets […]
What should I do if I don’t have any matches?
If you don’t have any matches, we suggest editing your profile and add as many business categories as you can that apply to your company. The more business categories you have on your profile, the better opportunity to get matches. To add business categories, please go to My Opportunities, add the categories you want to […]
How do I get more matches?
To get more matches, add as many business categories as you can that apply to your company. The more business categories you have on your profile, the better opportunity to get matches. To add more business categories, please go to My Opportunities section. Select the business categories you want to add and then click on […]
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