Dorset Business Expo draws 400 visitors and 2,384 virtual connections

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 06:02 · Archive

More than 400 visitors attended the Dorset Business Expo at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth, exchanging 2,384 virtual business cards via a bespoke app.

The Dorset Business Expo, hosted by Dorset Chamber at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth, attracted more than 400 visitors and featured 66 stands across the entire first floor of the conference centre. A bespoke app created by chamber platinum business partner CrowdComms facilitated 2,384 virtual business card exchanges, with hundreds more connections forged through in-person networking, introductions and physical business card exchanges during the event.

Ian Girling, chief executive of Dorset Chamber, said: 'The Dorset Business Expo was a huge success. The expo floors were packed and there was a vibrant and positive atmosphere, which has become a hallmark of Dorset Chamber events and its business community.' He added that the number of virtual connections made through the app was the highest seen at any of the chamber's events to date.

Girling commented: 'The success of this event clearly shows that this type of technology combined with the personal touch represents the future of business events of this kind.' The event was sponsored by Snows Toyota and Lexus Bournemouth and offered free entry for both chamber members and non-members.

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• More than 400 visitors attended Dorset business event hailed as 'huge success'Dorset Business Expo attracted 400+ visitors, 66 exhibitors and 2,384 virtual business card exchanges at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.Bournemouth Echo · 25 Oct, 05:00
• Digital connections made at Bournemouth business expoThere were 66 stands at the Dorset Business Expo held on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel’s conference centre. The post Digital connections made at Bournemouth business expo appeared first on Dorset View .Dorset View · 23 Oct, 13:30

In this story: Dorset Chamber · Hilton Hotel · CrowdComms · Ian Girling · Bournemouth · Snows Toyota and Lexus Bournemouth

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