HIGH SPEED CONNECTIONS
By Chanoa Tarle
INSPIRE SUMMIT ’17 attendees greeted each morning of the two-day event with an invigorating
speed networking session in the Grand Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Miami.
MONDAY: DAY ONE
Though not quite eight a.m., the gold and purple
ballroom with majestically high ceilings hosted
numerous early bird attendees. Some sat to chat right
away, while others waited for the official session to
begin, catching up on emails or sipping hot brewed
coffee and specially-branded Gota bottles of PH-
neutral water.
Both veteran and first-time speed networkers
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enjoyed the flexible, relaxed format. Following a
brief introduction, the event kicked off with the first
sounding of the bell. The bell would be rung every five
minutes, signaling time to move on to a new friendly
face. The organic flow kept the activity exciting.
Individuals walked into group conversations, one-
on-one meetings commenced… it was an excellent
icebreaker for two days of events.