Roundtables: More than just a Circular Table...
Catherine King
Award Winning Content Creator | Editor, DBD Magazine | Event Moderator & Emcee | Speaker | Marketing whizz | Specialising in the field of Data, Analytics, Digital & InfoSec | Currently on Maternity Leave |
Often I get told onsite at our events that the Participants didn't really know what to expect from this format. Usually, they have attended larger events, such as conferences or smaller internal offsite meetings; but never an externally organised Roundtable.
I thought I'd write a piece about what our Roundtables are designed to do, how we do it, and the experiences some of our favourite executives have had at them.
Why should I attend a Roundtable?
Roundtables are great for condensing a lot into a little amount of time. I have been told by some of my attendees they have covered months worth of questions and content in just three hours, which is the most amazing music to my ears!
This format is also super for networking in an intimate setting allowing for REAL connections to be made with top Senior Executives. Due to the nature of these roundtables, we often attract executives who aren't usually able to attend other networking type events - making for a great opportunity to meet someone new.
"Diverse group on real topics. Outstanding venue and enough time to actually form professional future relationships." Director of Sales, Wabash National
Most of our events take place either as Breakfasts or Dinners so do not take you away from the office during work hours, meaning your busy schedule is not disrupted.
So what do they look like?
Our standard evening Roundtables go something like this...
Once you arrive at your event's venue, you will be greeted by one of our dedicated team, and directed to the private meeting space where you can connect with your fellow guests. You will then be able to enjoy 30 minutes of networking and welcome drinks with fellow participants. This is a great time to break the ice and learn a little more about the people in the room.
"It was a great opportunity to meet decision-makers in a critical business space and get candid feedback on how they're solving problems. The way the Corinium people set up the space and the environment made it very easy to connect, as well. Really, a great event." Director of Digital Media, Global Partnerships, AEG Worldwide
The roundtable evening will commence after the networking, where you will be able to discuss your most pivotal challenges and critical opportunities with industry thought leaders in a structured manner. Each course will present a key question to be discussed!
Once the discussion is underway, you will receive a gourmet 3-course dinner, as well as accompanying drinks. Roundtable's allows you to enjoy great food while benefiting from the shared experiences of industry leaders. The roundtable will close following the end of the meal, however, we welcome you to stay for as long as your schedule allows to continue the conversation - again, this is another fantastic opportunity to continue networking.
"It was a beautiful evening well spent at an amazing location with people, open minded yet stalwarts in their field, cross infusing experience and thoughts" Head of Product Portfolio Management, Siemens Industry, Inc.
Interested in knowing more?
Feel free to get into contact with the Access Team to find out more about these wonderful events.
Catherine King, Production Manager, Corinium Access: [email protected]