Happy Monday,

It's my birthday today. And it's a big one. I'm now 50!

Anyone who says age is just a number is nuts. I'd rather be turning 25.

Having said that I ran a 5k this morning and 50 year old me would definitely beat 30 year old me in a foot race.

This is just a quick note to invite you to this week's Global Networking Event for Speaking Professionals.

It's happening at noon ET on Friday.

https://www.runtheworld.today/app/c/speaker-networking-sept2021

Ed Rigsbee is going to kick things off with a short presentation on how to Access Meeting Decision Makers through Hosted Buyer Events

Here are some top level things to know

• These events are generally free to qualified decision makers.
• These events are generally hosted by meetings industry magazine publishers.
• Both Association and Corporate meeting decision makers attend Hosted Buyer Events.
• Presenting at Hosted Buyer Events allows both direct live and casual access to meeting decision makers.
• Hosted Buyer Events allow speakers to both showcase their talents and also network with decision makers. 

After the presentation we go right into over an hour of one-on-one networking with speakers from around the world. Through the magic of technology you will be randomly matched for 5 minute conversations with another attendees. It's a great way to build your speaker referral network and generally a lot of fun on a Friday.

If you're a member of the Association & Society Speaker Community (ASSC), this event is free to attend - just login and grab the coupon code at SpeakerCommunity.org

Here's the link to sign up....

https://www.runtheworld.today/app/c/speaker-networking-sept2021

I hope to see you there!

Have a great week

Aidan Crawford