The Big Networking Weekend

The event will be structured in sessions for informal mixing in mingling as well as some more guided exchanges with suggested discussion topics, open forums, a session for the creation of special interest groups, the launch of our mentoring module and a shared dinner.


All Day

Woodlands Lodge

Social Event

Sessions for this event

Opening and Mix and Mingle at morning tea
Jul 1, 2025, 10:00:00 AM

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

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Launch of mentoring programme
Jul 1, 2025, 11:00:00 AM

This is the launch of our long awaited mentoring programme. Learn how the programme works and sign up as mentor if you want to let other members learn from your experiences.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

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Members talk about lessons learned
Jul 1, 2025, 11:30:00 AM

3 members talk about lessons learned in the industry and why having a mentor might have made things easier for them.
Lunch Break
Jul 1, 2025, 12:30:00 PM

Buffet style lunch on the patio
Brainstorming about new Special Interest Groups
Jul 1, 2025, 2:00:00 PM

Discussions about the existing Special Interest Groups, their benefits and their direction, as well as a brainstorming about other special interest groups needed.
Dinner and Entertainment
Jul 2, 2025, 6:00:00 PM

Gala Style dinner in the formal dining room of the lodge.
Second Day unstructured networking
Jul 2, 2025, 10:00:00 AM

Mix and mingle and form spontaneous teams. Indoor and outdoor activities to choose from, such as petanque, clay disc shooting, climbing wall outdoors and creative room for creating painting pottery and sculpture inside. Work as teams and get to know each other. Surprise spot prizes will be given! Morning tea and lunch will be available on the lake view terrace buffet style at your leisure.