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High-impact evening networking

Speed Networking

Meet more local business owners in one evening than you might in a month. JBA Speed Networking is a fast-paced, structured event where every conversation counts and every introduction is an opportunity.

Professionals meeting one-to-one at a JBA Speed Networking evening

Why attend

What Speed Networking can do for your business

Speed Networking is the most efficient way to expand your contact list, refine your pitch and generate qualified local leads — all in a single well-run evening.

Meet 15+ businesses in one session

Speed Networking is built for efficiency. In a single evening you can introduce yourself to dozens of local business owners — contacts that might otherwise take months to make.

Focused, time-boxed conversations

Each meeting lasts just a few minutes. The format keeps energy high, removes awkward small talk and ensures you speak with every person in the room.

Qualify contacts quickly

Short conversations help you identify who is relevant to your business right now, who might be valuable later and who you can introduce to someone else in your network.

Maximum value in minimum time

If your schedule is tight, Speed Networking gives you the highest return on an evening out. One event can produce a quarter's worth of new connections.

Build confidence in pitching

Repeating your introduction in a fast-paced environment sharpens your message. You will leave with a clearer, more compelling way to explain what you do.

Create immediate follow-up opportunities

The structured format makes it easy to exchange details and schedule follow-up meetings. Many members book their next coffee catch-up before the night ends.

Make it work for you

How to make the most of Speed Networking

Success at Speed Networking comes from preparation, presence and prompt follow-up. Here is how to turn a room full of quick conversations into lasting business relationships.

1

Perfect your 60-second pitch

Be clear about who you help, what problem you solve and what a great referral looks like. Practice until it feels natural, not rehearsed.

2

Bring plenty of business cards

Speed Networking moves quickly. Having cards ready means you can exchange details smoothly and focus on the conversation, not fumbling for contact information.

3

Listen as much as you talk

Ask what the other person needs, who their ideal client is and what they are looking for. The best networkers make introductions, not just pitches.

4

Follow up within 24 hours

While the event is fresh, send a short message to the people you want to stay in touch with. A quick LinkedIn request or email keeps the momentum alive.

What to expect

  • Register, receive a name badge and a simple briefing on the format.
  • Rotate through timed one-to-one conversations with every attendee.
  • A bell or signal marks each rotation, keeping the evening moving smoothly.
  • Open networking follows, so you can revisit the best connections in a relaxed setting.

One evening. Dozens of connections.

Speed Networking events are scheduled throughout the year in Joondalup. Check the calendar, book your place and experience the fastest way to grow your local business network.