EnergyWeek 2024 Matchmaking

Participating in a matchmaking event is a convenient and efficient way to connect with potential partners for collaboration. A 20 minute pre-scheduled meeting is a brilliant way to make a first impression that lasts! Note that the 1to1 meetings are held onsite in Vaasa.

EnergyWeek 2024 Matchmaking info sessions

We organize two info sessions about the matchmaking in EnergyWeek 2024. No registration needed, just click the link to join the Teams meeting! The purpose of the info session is to go shortly through the idea of the matchmaking, what is a good participant profile, how to find meeting partners and what happens on the matchmaking area in Vaasa. You can also ask questions from the organizers.

• Wednesday 28 February at 10-11 Finnish time

• Thursday 7 March at 10-11 Finnish time

INSTRUCTIONS

Register for the matchmaking

Register via the Register button on the matchmaking website. Note that you cannot register to the event on the mobile application. Once you are registered, you can login to mobile application, and book and manage your meetings also there. Remember to register also to other EnergyWeek events (register here).

Create your profile to showcase who you are and for what are you looking for

Create a clear and concise participant profile to raise your visibility on the matchmaking website. In your profile, describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners, and who you want to meet. Do not forget to add a pitch, biography, your skills and interests. Add also an organization page and marketplace opportunities. The better the participant profile, the more meeting invitations you will receive and the better your meeting invitations will be accepted.

Browse other participants' profiles

Go to the participant list to find out who you could meet at the event and who is offering interesting and promising business opportunities. Use the filters or browse through the AI Profile recommendations in the My Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your goals and interests. You can also find interesting business opportunities in Companies and Marketplace sections of the matchmaking website.

Send & receive meeting requests and messages

The booking of meetings opens on 12 February 2024. Send meeting invitations to those you want to meet during the matchmaking event. Send out messages to interesting participants to introduce yourself and initiate conversations even before the event to establish stronger connections.

My schedule and meetings overview

In My Schedule and Meetings, you have the up-to-date list of your meetings, who you will meet and in which table. The matchmaking area is on the 4th floor of the Vaasa City Hall. Please be on time!

Note that the meetings take place onsite in Vaasa City Hall, online meetings are not offered.

Rate the meetings

You are asked to rate the meetings you had. The matchmaking activity is funded by the European Comission and the feedback of your participation is required under this activity. You are asked to notify any collaboration agreements that you reach with other matchmaking participants to the organizer and/or co-organizer. This information will be treated confidentially.

b2match mobile app

The b2match mobile app is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Note that you cannot register to the event on the mobile application. Once you are registered on the matchmaking website, login to the mobile application and you are able to book and manage your meetings also there, you can also send messages to other matchmaking participants.

See the full b2match participant guide for more instructions.