Networking
Hall C Networking Area
The EAIE is pleased to introduce the Hall C Networking Area. This area is specifically designed for networking and will provide seating for informal meetings and refreshments in addition to the ever-popular message boards, partner search boards and networking poster sessions, as well as the 'meet and greet PS/SIG representatives' opportunities.
TRONDHEIM community on MyEAIE
The TRONDHEIM community on MyEAIE offers exciting opportunities to enhance your conference experience: find colleagues to share an apartment or hotel room; search for partners and arrange meetings before you arrive in Trondheim; discuss conference seminars, workshops and sessions. Simply log on to MyEAIE and then click on 'My communities' in the left-hand navigation panel, then enter the TRONDHEIM community. To learn more about MyEAIE and its features visit the MyEAIE Web Area at the conference.
Networking challenge
The popular networking challenge will once again test participants' meeting and greeting skills: don't forget to look in your personal registration envelope on arrival for all the details!
Speed networking: swiftly reaching your conference goals
Saturday 15 September, 11.00-13.00
limited to 60 participants
Speed networking is the perfect opportunity to meet international education professionals one-on-one in a structured and timed environment. This event will help you achieve your goals, whether it is to find a partner university, learn about marketing, explore new career opportunities or whatever your current need might be. Remember: you are also networking to help your colleagues achieve their goals. Yes, the rules of Karma do apply: what goes around comes around … Bring your business cards and get ready to network! Networking lunch included.
coordinators: Peter Kerrigan, DAAD, New York; Albertine Zanting, Maastricht University; Lisa MacPherson, EAIE Secretariat, Amsterdam
Registration on-site only at Information Desk
EAIE creative writing contest
The EAIE creative writing contest is now in its second year! Send us your impressions of the Trondheim conference by 15 October 2007. The winner will receive a special prize and publication of their entry in the Conference Report and on the EAIE website. Check your registration envelope on arrival for the details.
Photocopying service for speakers
A photocopying service (for a small fee) for all chairpersons and speakers will be available on-site in Trondheim to help you reproduce your handouts.
Booking a room for a meeting
Make sure to visit www.eaie.org/trondheim/bookaroom and learn about the possibilities for booking a meeting room during the conference (a fee will be charged). Rooms for one-on-one meetings will also be available. For larger meetings, we recommend contacting one of the nearby hotels.
PS and SIG dinners Several EAIE Professional Sections and Special Interest Groups (see page 15) are organising a dinner or reception during the conference. Please note that pre-registration via our on-line registration form is required. The following have already set a date: Wednesday 12 September: ACE Thursday 13 September: EBS, EDC, MOPILE, NESS Details (prices, location etc) will be available on our website.
Meet and greet PS/SIG representatives
Visit the Hall C Networking Area during any of the official networking and refreshment breaks, and you will be able to chat to PS Board members and SIG contact persons in a relaxed and informal setting. An ideal way to learn more about a particular PS or SIG, their activities, and how to get involved.
Name badges
All participants and exhibitors will receive a colour-coded name badge upon registration in Trondheim. Stickers that identify your Professional Section or Special Interest Group (see page 15) will be available at the Information Desk. A 'newcomer' badge will also be provided for our first-time conference participants.