LinkSwapShop idea at London a4u Expo?

[renegade]

Hi guys,

I've just had an idea I think could work with a bit of help from da a4u management.

If Matt would be prepared to donate a table and a couple of chairs in a WiFi area at the expo we could set up a LinkSwapShop where affiliates could hang out with their laptops and swap links in person.

I've done this in the bars previous years with mates which is fine so far as it goes but it doesn't help newbies and we all need more links the trouble is we're all lazy and we all hate doing it.

In my experience swapping links face to face in real time is much easier and the biz actually gets done.

Icing on the cake is you get to meet more affiliates which is what get2gethers is all about isn't it?

Happy to help organise/run it for part of the time, if that helps,

[pete.anderson]

i think this sounds like a really nice idea. i would definately make the most of a service like this if it was put into place!

[Matthew Wood]

Hi Joe,

Sounds like a great idea!

We can use one of the circular tables within the expo hall for this and we'll print up a popup banner etc?

Thanks for volunteering too - Best bet would be to perhaps run it for certain hours each day so we get a concentrated number of people?

Matthew

[Fivelead_network]

Hi Joe,

Thats really fantastic Idea.

This will make the expo more happening.

Regards

Alok

[renegade]

Thanks Matt, much appreciated - I'm glad it wasn't just me that thought it was a good idea.

I've had a rethink on the name and instead of linkswapshop I think:

"a4u forum LinkSwapStop"

is better because it promotes the a4u forum as a place for affiliate to do business and a good meeting point where anyone on the forum can meet other forum members and say Hi.

Thanks for the offer of round table in hall Matt and banner, that sounds perfect.

So perhaps if a few other forum members would volunteer themselves to wo/man the table we can figure out how best to run it - as Matt suggeted it makes sense to run it for certain hours to get enought people in one place to make it worthwhile.

To get the word out a formal posting from da management somewhere official on the forum or in a blog post stating it's an official event would help?

[Jason]

I'm happy to take a turn with this great idea if you want Joe

[Matthew Wood]

Thanks Joe and Jason - I'll arrange a blog post and get it included in the newsletter and on the website.

Any particular time slots you'd prefer over the two days?

Any other volunteers?

[Fivelead_network]

Hi Matthew,

It would be more beneficial in the breaks & after the show ends.

Regards

Alok

[Matthew Wood]

OK, well why don't we have a session at the pre-event reception at the Novotel?

We could then do an hour each day within the expo hall perhaps during the lunch break?

[Fivelead_network]

Hi Matthew,

When is that reception?

Regards

Alok

[a4uChris]

To kick start a4uexpo 2009 and to provide all delegates with maximum networking opportunities, we will be holding the Ignite Reception Party at the Novotel.

Taking place on the evening of the 12th October form 6pm, this is a great opportunity to meet with other event delegates prior to the start of the conference the following morning.

Sponsored by buy.at, The Ignite Reception Party will start with registrations from 6pm, where you can avoid the morning rush by picking up your name badge for the a4uexpo conference & exhibition.

The a4uexpo Ignite party is a relaxed and informal introduction to the conference and a very enjoyable evening, with the help of a few beverages. Enjoy a complimentary bar and food from 7pm courtesy of buy.at.

To collect your badge on the evening simply bring along your a4uexpo delegate invoice, which will show your registration number – you'll need to enter this code at our self registration desks. Members of the a4uexpo team will be on hand to assist you.

[Fivelead_network]

Thanks for the details Chris.

That's a really good idea to avoid the rush at the expo.

Regards

ALok

[renegade]

Genius, might stop us getting pissed so quickly.

I don't mind when I man the table - mind you I haven't picked the sessions I want to attend yet so better go check those - are they available online anywhere yet?

[renegade]

Thanks Jason, anyone else?

[a4uChris]

Genius, might stop us getting pissed so quickly.

I don't mind when I man the table - mind you I haven't picked the sessions I want to attend yet so better go check those - are they available online anywhere yet?

Agenda Day 1 - 13th October
Agenda Day 2 - 14th October