If anybody could pick your brain, what could they learn?
What do you want to learn from someone else?
Your colleagues and business leaders are a valuable asset, and their wealth of professional and personal experiences can provide you with practical advice and guidance. You offer the same value to them. So, it’s time for your first braindate!
At Apex this year, we will launch our new culture of sharing. When you participate in braindates, you get the opportunity to network, and learn and share with your peers and head office business leaders.
Braindates are one-on-one or small group discussions that you book with other Apex attendees based on shared interests and needs. Facilitated on the Braindate platform via the conference mobile app, you can create topics of discussion and send requests to meet with other attendees, in-person at the Braindate Lounge.
Everyone is invited to participate in braindates!
Think of the professional challenges, new industry trends or best practices that might be relevant to you and your peers across Canada. Then imagine, if anybody could pick your brain, what could they learn? Log into Braindate via the conference mobile app when it launches and share that knowledge! Once posted, attendees will be able to send you invitations to meet in the Braindate Lounge.
It's simple:
Braindates will be available closer to Apex, via the conference mobile app.
What is a braindate?
Braindates are about sharing knowledge. They are one-on-one or group conversations that you book with other Apex attendees.
What’s in it for me?
Every Apex attendee (including you!) has valuable knowledge that deserves to be uncovered, shared and tapped into. Because everyone on Braindate posts the knowledge they’re willing to share in the form of conversation topics, each attendee can curate their experience based on what they can learn from the collective genius around them.
How do I book a braindate?
Log into Braindate via the conference mobile app when it launches and select a topic you are interested in learning about. Follow the steps to schedule a time with the person offering the knowledge, based on your availability. Then, the other person will either accept or decline your invitation.
What happens once I confirm a braindate?
When it’s time for your braindate, go the Braindate Lounge and check in. A meeting point will be provided, where your braindate might already be waiting. If you can’t find your braindate on your own, Learning concierges will guide you.
What’s a braindate topic?
A braindate topic is the knowledge someone is willing to share in the form of a conversation starter. It can be personal or professional - anything you are passionate about! It consists of a short title, ‘how I learned about this’ and tags. All of them are visible in the topic market.
Do braindate topics need to be professional?
Not at all. Sometimes the most popular and interesting braindate topics are about a passion project or a nifty skill. You never know what kind of meaningful relationships will come out of a good conversation.
How specific should my braindate topic be?
Good braindate topic titles are specific yet enticing. For example: This topic title could be stronger: Better meetings. Here’s a good example: How to lead more productive meetings. Remember to add tags to help others find your topic and understand it a little better.
What should I write in my Braindate profile?
Be open and honest. The platform is only visible to Apex attendees, so don’t be afraid to share your expertise, hobbies and sense of humour!
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