About this Event
MEET 5 PEOPLE
Have real conversations!
Tired of networking events where you spend the whole night making small talk—and leave without making any real connections?
Beyond Business Cards is a co-ed speed-networking experience designed to make meeting new people easier, more comfortable, and more meaningful.
You’ll meet five people through a series of guided one-on-one conversations. Each round includes thoughtfully designed prompts, so you won’t have to figure out what to say or force an awkward sales pitch.
This isn’t about collecting as many business cards as possible. It’s about having genuine conversations with people you may actually want to know, support, collaborate with, refer—or simply stay connected to.
What to expect:
• Five guided one-on-one conversations
• Conversation prompts that go beyond “What do you do?”
• A welcoming environment for both introverts and extroverts
• Time to continue conversations and mingle after the structured rounds
• Your own Connection Ring™ to help you remember the people you meet and follow up afterward
Come as you are. Bring business cards if you have them, but you don’t need a polished pitch.
Whether you’re growing a business, expanding your professional circle, exploring new opportunities, or simply ready to meet interesting local people, you belong in the room.
Come alone. Come with a friend. Either way, leave connected.
Event venue & nearby stays
West 94th St. Pub, 4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham, United States
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