Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Informal networking event:

Q: In case of an informal networking event does the event have a program or speakers?
A: No it is an open, non-sponsored informal networking event without any program or speakers.

Q: Can I receive a letter of invitation for visa?
A: We do not provide letters of invitations for visa. You will need to take care of your visa application yourself.

Q: What requirements do I need to fulfill in order to participate?
A: None.

However, the event is only relevant to you, if you are a professional from Africa or your business is engaged in Africa. The emphasis of Africa Networking Events is on the live meeting and networking of the fellow executives, entrepreneurs and business owners. Less powerpoints, more networking, that is our philosophy. Business meets business, especially for the smaller and medium sized businesses engaged in Africa.

The event itself is for free; however as it is an open, non-sponsored informal networking event, you are responsible for your own entertainment, food and drinks.

Q: Can we get a special deal for accommodation?
A: That depends per event. Sometimes, the host has made an arrangement with the hotel of venue that participants get a special deal if they make a booking with the hotel. This will be communicated in advance.

In any case, we would advise to refer to the Africa Networking Event, if you make your reservation but there may be not a fixed special deal available for the hotel.

Q: How do I register for an event?
A: You go to our site and the select the specific event on the homepage or the event page. There you click register and you will be guided to complete the registration successfully.

Please note, that by registering you will not become automatically a member of Africa Networking Events. You can become member by clicking the word member at the top right of the website.

Q: What to do if I can not register?
A: Please contact us through the form:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/contact/

Q: How do I pay?
A: You can pay with a credit card, PayPal and some other European options.

Q: Do I need to print out my event ticket?
A: Yes, as soon as you has registered for a event we will send you a download link to your tickets. The ticket can be printed out or saved as a PDF file

Q: Should I also become a member and why?
A: If you are interested in our B2B events about Africa and in networking, we would advise you to become member of Africa Networking Events:

The advantages of being a member are as follows:

• You will receive the Africa Networking Events newsletter, including all details of upcoming events
• All membership profiles come with the required upload of the member’s photo, so you can recognize someone at a real life event
• You can send messages to fellow members, for instance to meet at a certain event
• You can enrich your profile with your networking desires, to which other members can react
• You can add to your profile, the Field of Industry (may be expressed by a different colour per field of industry at certain events) and the region where your business activitiy takes place, so the real life networking can take place in a more relevant way

Q: Why is it good to have a complete member profile?
A: We want you to provide as much information as needed for a good networking experience. The more complete your profile, the more another member can see whether networking with you is relevant for mutual business interests.

We advise to use a good representative picture of you, with which you can easily be recognized at an event.

Q: How do I complete my profile
A: Fill out as many fields as possible and as relevant.

Q: What are the benefits to sign up as a member of Africa Networking events?
A: If you are interested in our B2B events about Africa and in networking, we would advise you to become member of Africa Networking Events:

The advantages of being a member are as follows:

• You will receive the Africa Networking Events newsletter, including all details of upcoming events
• All membership profiles come with the required upload of the member’s photo, so you can recognize someone at a real life event
• You can send messages to fellow members, for instance to meet at a certain event
• You can enrich your profile with your networking desires, to which other members can react
• You can add to your profile, the Field of Industry (may be expressed by a different colour per field of industry at certain events) and the region where your business activitiy takes place, so the real life networking can take place in a more relevant way

Q: How do I sign up as a member?
A: You can become member by clicking the word member at the top left of the website. Or you can click:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/register/

Q: Why is almost every field including of my profile the profile picture required?
A: We want you to provide as much information as needed for a good networking experience. The more complete your profile, the more another member can see whether networking with you is relevant for mutual business interests.
We advise to use a good representative picture of you, with which you can easily be recognized at an event.

Q: How do I change my password?
You change your password by logging into the member section and then click Profile- Settings
A: If you forgot your password, you can go to the login page and click “the lost your password” button.

Q: How do I change my email- address?
A: To change your email address you need to login into your account. Then go to Settings and change your email-address.

Q: How do I become an host of an event?
A: Please fill in the form as complete as possible at:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/hosts/proposal/

If we think you have a good concept, we will contact you to discuss next steps, directed to execution. In any case, we will react to any proposal.

Q: What is expected from me?
A: It depends of the category of event you want to organize. In case of an informal networking event, we do more or less most of the work. The more formal an event becomes, eg when it comes with a program or speaker, some event organization experience is desired.

That also applies in case of an predefined networking encounter with online table seating:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/event/features-online-table-seating/

The organization of online table seating requires some event organization experience.

Q: What information of the host is displayed on the website and communicated to the participants?
A: That also depends on yourself. But for an example please have a look at:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/people/frances-quarcoopome/

Q: How do I handle the event tickets?
A: The tickets come with a QR and bar-code and can be scanned. And we can also provide you with an attendee list by mail.

Q: How do I become a sponsor?
A: You can contact the host of an event or go directly to our sponsor form:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/sponsors/sponsorhipinterest

Q: What is in the sponsor package?
A: For more information about our sponsor package:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/sponsors/what-is-the-sponsor-package

Q: What if I have a question, to whom do I revert?
A: Please contact us through the form:
http://africanetworkingevents.com/contact/