Connector Brainstorm @ Science Gallery, 6pm, Thurs 25th Nov
by graeme on November 7th, 2010
WHO : www.connector.ie – organising “social networking social events” where we bring together diverse on-line & off-line communities to make new social, commercial & business connections.
WHAT : Four great opportunities for you to participate in our NEW event format called Connector Brainstorm :
1. BRAINSTORM : REGISTER TODAY to join in the Connector Brainstorm which is for members of Connector.
6 tables, 6 topics, 8 to 10 participants per table
3 brainstorming sessions lasting 40 minutes per session
With each table chaired by a moderator, using different brainstorming techniques
Awards for each moderator’s selected “Most Valuable Ideas” and for the Brainstorm’s “Most Valued Players” of the evening
2. CONNECT : Meet & make new business & social contacts across a diverse range of businesses and services in Dublin.
3. LEARN : We have draft outline of 6 topics for discussion but you have the opportunity to sponsor your own topic of discussion. Use the Connector Brainstorm event to make new connections & generate new ideas for your chosen topic.
4. SHOWCASE : Promote, advertise, market and sell your new business idea, product or service by sponsoring one of our 6 tables and brainstorm a topic specific to your business.
WHY : an excellent, cost-effective opportunity to promote & leverage your brand, product or service during & after the Connector Brainstorm event. It’s not always what you know, but rather who you know that will open new doors of opportunity.
WHEN : Thursday 25th November at 6pm
WHERE : Science Gallery, The Naughton Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
HOW : To participate in the Connector Brainstorm event, REGISTER NOW to secure your place.
For more information on sponsoring a topic or table at this event, please contact Conor Lynch at 86 8118833 or via email at conor@connector.ie
Connector at the Dublin Web Summit 2010
by Mark Galvin on July 5th, 2010
Hundreds of social media and technology fans were at the ambient and stylish chartered accountants institute last Thursday for the Dublin web summit to hear insights, tips and predictions from top technology enthusiasts and business luminaries. Guests were treated to a 7-hour marathon of insightful speeches from not only Irish but also global presenters.
Hoping to become more savvy on social media and technology, I doubt they were disappointed! Looking at the line up for the speeches, I was undoubtedly impressed. Big hitters such as Michael Birch founder of Bebo, Mike Butcher Editor of TechCrunch Europe, Simon Cook CEO of DFJ Espirit, the worlds largest venture capital group, The charismatic Bill Liao an Australian tech entrepreneur and ex RTE political correspondent Mark Little, to name a few, all played their part in ensuring a high calibre and standard of presentations.
The event ran extremely smoothly and was well organised with a networking session taking place half way through the speeches to allow not only the members of the audience to indulge in a the eloquent food and drinks that were provided as a half time refresher but also to talk amongst themselves and offer their insights on not only the speeches but also how they could help and compliment each others services. All in all, the event was a huge success and a credit to everyone involved. The web summit was a great chance to see first hand how huge and paramount social media and online relations are becoming in Ireland and long may it continue.
Connector #Appy Hour
by Dave Dungan on July 2nd, 2010
Thanks a million to everyone who came along to the Connector #Appy Hour event last night at the Nokia Pop Up Shop on Grafton Street. Congratulations to Suzanne Sheridan and Ger Canning who were the worthy winners of our competition on the night and proud owners of two spanking new Nokia phones! (Facebook Photos)
There were some great speakers in Anthony Lawless, Device and Software Manager at Nokia, and Edward Conmy, joint owner of Digital Times and winner of the Appys Awards.
They talked about digital innovation in terms of new mobile phone applications and how useful they are to create content for the computing, media, publishing and advertising industries.
After the talks, there was a raffle with amazing prices to win from Nokia, Abbey Theatre, The New Theatre, Lighthouse Smithfield Cinema and Millets Camping.
Everyone seemed to enjoy the event and make new connections and friends. Although the guest speakers were very popular they didn’t quite go down as well as the free refreshments! Hope to see everyone at the next one!
Connector’s 1st Social Media Survey Results
by Sarai Fernandez on May 26th, 2010
As you know, last week we were running an online survey to find out about social media use. Some of the results have been really surprising, for example 77% of those polled says they use social media to find out about events and organise their social life, and 67% access social media from their mobile.
Dublin goes to Africa!
by Iza on May 19th, 2010
Africa Day! What a sunny and colourful day it was. The festival in Iveagh Gardens last Sunday brought a new energy and vibe to the city. The day was filled with music, dance, performances and overall it was a celebration of the diversity, potential and unrivalled energy of the continent.
The festival was organised by Irish Aid which is the government’s overseas aid programme. Working on behalf of Irish people, they help to tackle Africa’s most pressing issues such as poverty and hunger. Throughout May Irish Aid is supporting events celebrating African culture and the Irish African community.
So far Connector has been involved in various fundraising events in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Haiti and Movember.
As May in Ireland is blooming with African rhythm and beauty, Conor Lynch & the team have partnered with Emma Doherty, Will Lynch and Aidan Killian to show support to the Beautiful Gate – an NGO based in Cape Town, South Africa.
To raise funds, we’re hosting a comedy night at The Good Bits on May 28th. Till then Hakuna matata folks!
Connector Comedy Cabaret for Charity
by Sarai Fernandez on May 18th, 2010
The entrance will be €10, and all the benefits will go to Beautiful Gate, an NGO which works with communities in the township of Philippi in Cape Town. They take care of vulnerable and orphaned children – many of whom are suffering from HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.
Connector Clinic Social Media Consultations
by Dave Dungan on May 17th, 2010
As part of the Irish Internet Association’s ‘Digitize the Nation’ campaign, Conor will be giving free consultations on Friday 21st of May between 2 and 6pm. Friday is the designated Social Media Day and conor is the current Chair of the iia Social Media Working Group.
We will be helping our guests to diagnose digital marketing problems and prescribe solutions based on the Connector 10C’s strategy. Regardless of the size of your business we will decide a tailor made action plan to suit your need based on your business and budget. Please email training [at] connector.ie to make your appointment.
Connector Nº21- The Entrepreneur Show After-Party
by Sarai Fernandez on April 23rd, 2010
Connector Meetup No. 21 will be held at Lillie’s Bordello on Friday April 23rd from 7pm-11pm. We are partnering up with The Entrepreneur show to offer the delegates a social networking night out in one of the best clubs in Dublin.
Check out & register for the event on Facebook!
Connector Meetup No.20 – Online PR
by Sarai Fernandez on March 12th, 2010
Connector and Booze `n´Schmooze are partnering to organise Connector Nº20, an event themed around Online PR, with guest speakers who will talk briefly about how social media and new technologies are impacting in business today.
Booze `n´ Schmooze is a new free monthly networking event for journalists, PRs and other media workers, which takes place every month at d|two Bar. As usual, Connector is a monthly event for connecting people in Dublin and all are welcome to this event.
So register to the event and join us to have fun, learn a little bit about Online PR and make connections next March 25th @ 6.30 pm.
Weekly Connector – 25 Jan 2010
by Conor on January 25th, 2010
By Conor Lynch & Sarai Fernandez
It’s not easy being a Connector and last week was particularly busy with long group meetings & training. I had seperate meetings with ‘The Board’ in NCIRL, an ‘Anonymous Group’ in Ranelagh & the annual meeting of the Chairs of the iia Working Groups in the Digital Hub.
I received a card from the Guinness Storehouse ‘honouring’ me with the title of ‘Ambassador’ for their 10th birthday year. I can get in free only if I bring down friends who can then get 10% off the entry ticket. That’s not very much at all for an ‘Ambassador’ to SHOUT about – a better idea might have been to invite down the Connector group for one of our monthly events & generate conversation that way ?
Events Calendar
Every week Dublin hosts so many events that it can be hard to choose. And at Connector we want all you to keep connected with the coolest events, conferences, seminars, workshops and more that are being held in the city. That’s why we will now start to issue a weekly blogpost including all the interesting stuff we have been connected with, so keep an eye out for them every week.
Dublin Midweek Movie Club
The Dublin Midweek Movie Club will be meeting on wednesday 27th to watch “Brothers” by Irish director Jim Sheridan and starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman. After the film the group will go to The Church to discuss the movie over a drink.
As you know, we are hosting our Connector Nº 18 at Ron Blacks next Thursday January 28th. For those interested, you can take part in our second time to have ‘Speed Connector’. This is like speed dating or speed networking & you’ll have 3 minutes to connect with somebody else and then … move on! Don’t forget to bring your business cards and prepare your elevator pitch … there’s no time to waste. we will also have a ‘Connect 4 Contest’. You can register here.
Dublin Facebook Megaparty
Fun will continue on the 30th during the Second Dublin Facebook Megaparty, at the Purty Kitchen from 7.00. For more details, join the Facebook Group!
February Events
Those are the must-be in January, but you can start booking some events for February now – Connector ‘Tribal Love’ is on the 25th & is in the Science Gallery. The Dublin Web Summit is on the 4th or the Brainfood Store the 24th. Both are conferences for the digital sector and both of them will have a very interesting networking after-party with Connector.
March Events
Want more? On March 4th the Irish Internet Association Social Media Group will have a half day event. Keep an eye in our blog for future details … have you any ideas for Connector Events? We’d love to hear from you!
