BCN Events
Each month we offer networking and professional development events – Networking lunches & aperos, webinars, workshops & panel discussions.
Our aim is to tap the vast Communications and Marketing expertise here. If you are interested in presenting, please get in touch.
Past Events
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Upcoming Presentations & Events
No More Hiding: It's time to take a stand with your branding and communications
Apr. 15, 5:30pm
Sarah Martin and Gesa Bury from Global Brand Impact will show us how to move away from the old ethical finger wagging and start earning the trust of radically committed customers.
See how successful brands are addressing social change and get some practical strategies to apply to your own work. Register here.
Past Events
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Organizational Change Communication Workshop: An innovative example from Baloise
Mar. 18, noon
Renee Gutierriez will show us how she and the team at Baloise developed a board game as a unique and impactful way of communicating and modelling an organizational change towards, more collaboration, self-leadership and customer orientation.
How to Better Communicate Scientific Evidence
Mar. 4, noon
Watch Kristin Coan present the ‘5 Rules of Evidence Communication’ from the University of Cambridge. COVID has thrown a spotlight on Scientific Communications; we’ve all seen its power to persuade and save lives, and we’ve seen strong backlash and disbelief. Kristin will help us align with best practices, avoid common pitfalls and build trust with our scientific communications.
Personal Branding: How to persuade with your story
Feb. 10, 5:30pm
Adrienne Develey, the Head of the Novartis Career Center, will help us make the most of our opportunities to make a first impression – showing us how to persuade with our stories. Get some expert tips and practical exercises to make you more comfortable with personal branding. Learn how to tell your best story and how to deliver it so it sticks. View on our YouTube Channel.
Influencing Skills Workshop
Jan. 27, noon
In this Lunch-Hour Webinar, we will learn about the six key influencing styles – which work best for us and how to work with the influencing styles of others. Grab a sandwich and learn how to be more persuasive! View on our YouTube channel
REAL Virtual Reality Networking Meeting
Jan. 21, 5:30pm
Join our fully immersive, BCN virtual networking meeting with avatars and a 3D environment. Is there a place for virtual reality in the future of business meetings? Can it really increase engagement and creativity and reduce stress? Try it for yourself!