Connect and engage
We make time for...
...dialogue, connection and networking.
At AU, networking is not just an add-on to the conference programme. We view networking as a way to increase learning, insight and understanding – while also making valuable new contacts. So at MatchPoints, you’ll have a chance to engage in activities that boost social and intellectual engagement throughout the conference. We offer dedicated spaces and activities to help keynotes, speakers and participants connect and engage with the conference programme and each other.
Below, you can read about a few of the ways we will be facilitating and encouraging connection and networking during MatchPoints.
Discuss, chat, exchange, express
Throughout the conference programme you will be asked to actively participate in a number of interactive, engaging activities on topics and themes regarding Climate and Climate Neutrality initiatives. You’ll be given lots of opportunities to actively engage in and reflect on the conference programme together with your fellow participants and peers. We have prepared a document you can use to get yourself ready for networking at the conference. Download it here.
For example, you can join in a variety of different inspiring conversation formats and use the Q&A app slido during the plenum programme to make your views, opinions and questions heard. You’ll encounter a number of creative, well-tested ways of structuring and facilitating engagement and dialogue that will stimulate you to think in new and creative ways.
‘Meet the Expert’ lunches
At MatchPoints 2025, participants will have the opportunity to attend an informal lunch with a selected number of keynotes and experts at the conference. Our Meet the Expert lunches are always a very popular activity: the intimate setting of up to twelve participants encourages a lively exchange of ideas and provides space for making new valuable contacts.
Further information on these lunches will be sent out prior to the conference. Seats will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Read more on who to meet at the lunches
“I thoroughly enjoyed the “Meet the Professor” event. It provided an opportunity to talk with students and trainees directly, which is invaluable for all concerned. We discussed scientific, philosophical and career related issues in a relaxed setting. I would definitely participate in this lunch format again.“
Lisa Barrett, University Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University, USA (Keynote speaker at MatchPoints 2022)
Let's Slido
At the MatchPoints 2025 we will use sli.do during the plenum programme. With Slido all participant has a voice and an easy way to engage and make your view, opinions and questions heard. Details on the use of Slido will be given at the conference.
Semi-facilitated evening event
At MatchPoints’ Friday evening social events, you will have the chance to engage and continue the conversation with your fellow participants in different surroundings that will open your mind to new perspectives on the conference programme.
On Friday evening we will change the setting and present you with an artsy inspired" programme for the senses and a concept of strategic dinnerseating that will hopefully add more nuances and perspectives to the Climate conversation. Read more about the Friday evening event.
“I was very positive about the strategic seating at the evening events. It gave me a good opportunity to meet new people, have interesting conversations and open doors I wouldn’t have discovered myself otherwise.“
Anne-Mette Hvas, Dean at the Faculty of Health, Aarhus University (host and participant at the MatchPoints 2022 conference)