The site will be operational well ahead of the annual exhibition's opening on 23 November 2008.

In a statement Soccerex organisers said they were eager to support the networking opportunities before, during and after Soccerex as 85% of delegates had cited networking as an integral part of the event.

“We worked with online community specialists Kuperwerk to develop a site that would greatly maximise the networking opportunities for our delegates at the event.”

SoccerExchange is the first online networking platform of its kind specifically designed for the football business community.

The site can be viewed by going to www.soccerex.com and clicking on the SoccerExchange button. Full access to SoccerExchange is, however, only available to delegates who register for Soccerex 2008. Delegates already registered will receive their login details later this week.

Build and manage business contacts

SoccerExchange will enable delegates to build and manage business contacts in the weeks ahead of Soccerex 2008 and maximise their time at the event. The site will allow delegates to create individualised homepages, where they can feature live updates.

The My Profile section allows members to develop a professional identity online by listing their business interests and areas of expertise. There is also a Members Search Tool and My Messages section which allows delegates to network with other members and develops new contacts ahead of Soccerex 2008. This will include a filtering function so that you determine the type of message you want to receive and from whom.

Another essential feature of SoccerExchange is the calendar function, which will launch in November 2008.

As the event draws near, the new networking site will enable delegates to plan their agenda around the Soccerex 2008 Conference Programme and see who is attending each session, as well as schedule meetings with other delegates during the event.

Article published courtesy of BuaNews

[7 Oct 2008 09:22]

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