If you're looking for a more meaningful, productive way to network and collaborate, you've come to the right place. Openforco is dedicated to hosting events that not only allow you to learn and grow but also provide opportunities for genuine connections and partnerships. That's why we're excited to share with you the general look of our event concept. In this post, we'll give you a sneak peek at what to expect, introduce you to our 3 main concepts, and how our events can help you achieve your business goals. So keep reading to learn more!
Are you tired of attending networking events that feel more like a waste of time than an opportunity to make valuable collaborations? At Openforco, we understand the importance of finding meaningful ways to collaborate and build partnerships. We believe that developing good partnership offerings is important, but it is equally important to get exposure, network, and be a part of a like-minded and thriving community. Our events are the gateway to joining our community of 3000 members. In another word, by participating in these events you are also joining our community, you can achieve all of these goals and more. Whether you are looking for partnerships, or collaborations, or simply want to connect with others in your industry, this event is a great opportunity to do so. We can say this is the physical version of our platform.
1 - Workshops + Networking
Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to effectively collaborate with others and grow your business? Look no further! Openfor.co is hosting weekly workshops that are completely free of charge. These workshops provide a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and grow, all while getting a sense of our entire platform and the Collaborator Academy.
During these workshops, you'll have the chance to discover your collaborative competencies and learn how to leverage them to achieve success. You'll also have the opportunity to define your target audience and come up with creative collaboration ideas that will appeal to them.
Additionally, you'll learn how to design an ask and offer that will effectively communicate your needs and goals, as well as how to reach out and strike successful collaborations. And as a bonus, you'll even have the chance to make a small bite-sized collaboration with Openfor.co during the workshop.
But don't wait too long to sign up – our event spots are always limited! Click here for next workshop details and registration. These weekly workshops are an excellent opportunity to learn and grow with Openfor.co. If you're serious about taking your business to the next level, don't miss out on this chance to learn from industry experts and make valuable connections. Sign up for one of our weekly workshops today and start building a successful future for your business.
Fee for the workshop:
Workshops generally start from $100, but if you are joining the pitch event as a pitching company it's generally free of charge.
2 - Pitch events + Networking for creating more partnerships opportunities
Our monthly hybrid (online and offline) pitch event targets different locations each month and allows us to reach other suitable time zones. Click here for the upcoming Connect & Pitch Your Collab Event.
Pitch Event Concept:
Our pitch event offers innovative companies the opportunity to pitch their partnership or collaboration ideas and offerings to a seeking audience. The event provides a platform for startups to connect with potential partners and collaborators and showcase their ideas and capabilities.
Asynchronous attendance by displaying your printed collaboration profiles:
Even if you are unable to attend the pitch event in person, we still encourage you to join one of our workshops. This will allow us to feature and display your company and offering at the event venue and online, even if you are unable to attend in person.
Workshops for Preparation:
To participate in the pitch event, you must attend one of our workshops to prepare for a successful pitch. If you are unable to attend the pitch event itself, we still recommend joining one of our workshops so that we can feature your startup at the event venue and online asynchronously on our platform. These workshops are designed to help participants prepare for a successful pitch and increase their chances of success.
Fee:
The pitch event fee is usually $100 but based on the event we sometimes make it free, so become a free member for grabbing an opportunity. In addition to the opportunity to pitch your ideas and offerings to a relevant audience, we also feature your company and its offerings on our platform. This event is a great opportunity for startups seeking international partnerships, collaborations, and investment opportunities to connect with potential partners and investors without the need to travel. However, due to screening for relevance and community engagement, pitching companies are still required to apply for the event.
Time Zone Challenges for Pitching Companies:
We understand that the time zone may be a challenge for some of the pitching companies, but participating in this online pitch event can still be a relevant opportunity as it saves time and money without the need to travel.
Locations:
We choose amazing locations that already have a business audience and popularity, such as the heart of Tokyo's business center in partnership with major startup ecosystem players Venture Café and CIC Tokyo.
Audience:
We bring together a diverse group of startups, corporations, investors, and universities from Japan's startup ecosystem.
Join as an Audience Member:
If you are unable to join the pitch event or the workshop, you are welcome to attend as an observer and discover new connections with other pitching people.
We believe this pitch event is a great opportunity for startups to connect with potential partners and collaborators and showcase their ideas and capabilities. We plan to hold additional pitch events in other locations in collaboration with our partners, providing even more opportunities for startups to connect with potential partners and collaborators and showcase their ideas and capabilities to a wider audience.
3 - Fireside Chat Style Panel Discussion Events
Are you interested in learning how to effectively leverage partnerships and collaborations to grow your business? If so, you won't want to miss our monthly fireside chat-style panel discussion events.
At these events, we bring together a diverse group of partnership development professionals, executives, and founders who have had great success in leveraging partnerships and collaborations. Our panelists share their insights, experiences, and tips for building successful partnerships and collaborations.
Whether you're just starting out and looking to build your first partnerships, or you're an experienced professional looking to take your collaboration skills to the next level, these events have something for everyone. Our panelists come from a variety of industries and have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and take your partnership development skills to the next level. Join us at our monthly fireside chat-style panel discussion events and start building the partnerships and collaborations that will help your business thrive.
In addition to sharing their insights, experiences, and tips for building successful partnerships and collaborations, our panelists also delve into specific topics that are relevant to anyone looking to leverage partnerships and collaborations to grow their business.
During these events, we discuss:
How to decide what kind of partnership to develop, based on your business goals and needs
With what kind of companies you should consider partnering, based on their industry, size, and values
How to conduct partnership due diligence to ensure that you are making informed decisions (Read our article: 7 Basic Steps of Partnership Due Diligence)
Insights about their partner programs, including how they structure them, what they look for in partners, and how they measure success
Examples of their partnering accomplishments and case studies, so you can see how partnerships and collaborations have helped them achieve success
And many more valuable topics!
These events are an excellent opportunity to learn from the best and get practical, actionable advice that you can apply to your own business. Join us at our monthly fireside chat-style panel discussion events and start building the partnerships and collaborations that will help your business thrive.
Panel discussions are generally FREE.
Business traveling for trade fairs and exhibitions is broken!
International networking can be challenging due to the difficulties of traveling, the cost involved, and a range of other factors. However, at our events and within our community, we strive to bridge this gap and provide opportunities for people to connect and build relationships with others from around the world.
By hosting events that are accessible online and offline, we aim to make it easier for people to connect with one another and build meaningful partnerships, regardless of their location.
Our events and community provide a platform for people to share ideas, collaborate, and support one another in achieving their goals. We believe that by fostering these connections, we can help to create a more connected and supportive global community.
Networking internationally can be challenging due to the various factors that come into play, such as:
Costs: Traveling internationally can be expensive, especially if it involves frequent trips or long distances.
Time: Traveling also takes up a significant amount of time, which can be a challenge for businesses that have limited resources or a tight schedule.
Logistical hurdles: There are also other logistical challenges that can arise when networking internationally, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and time zone differences.
Traditionally, businesses have relied on physically attending trade shows and other events to showcase their products and meet potential partners, clients, investors, and talent. Many businesses used to fly around the world to exhibit their products, incurring high costs and burning resources. However, the world has realized that it is possible to do business without even flying overseas. Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the potential for remote networking, collaboration, and partnerships, which can be more efficient and cost-effective.
Our concept allows businesses to reach a global audience and achieve their networking goals without the need for physical travel.
Our concept is a solution that allows businesses to reach a global audience and achieve their networking goals without the need for physical travel. This can help businesses save time and money, as well as avoid the logistical challenges that can come with international networking.
The end goals to join these events for businesses are often the same, regardless of location: finding partners, clients investors, and talent. Our concept allows businesses to achieve these goals on a larger scale, efficiently and affordably, by leveraging technology and a global network of partners and collaborators.
This is just the tip of the iceberg!
We also do dozens of events in partnership with other corporates, venture capitalists, and startups from around the world.
Our events have attracted thousands of attendees from hundreds of diverse ranges of companies, including multinational corporations, decacorn startups, unicorns, growth startups, and early-stage startups, all of whom are seeking opportunities for innovation, co-creation, partnership, and collaboration. These companies represent a broad spectrum of industries and sectors and are united in their desire to support and drive innovation and growth within the business world. We have consistently seen strong participation from these companies at our events, and we are always excited to bring together such a diverse and dynamic group of attendees.
But in this blog post, we wanted to give an introduction to our core event concepts. Please follow our social media to not missed any of our events to grow your business!
Consider joining our growing community!
Openfor.co is a partnership development company that offers an exclusive community of 3000 people and organizations who supports each other to grow together. So if you would like to grow your business by partnering with other relevant businesses join our community!