Business card party

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A business card party is a networking event for cross-industry contact between business people. The event is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized companies and offers participants a platform for customer acquisition , cooperation discussions and the exchange of experiences. The events take place across Germany; the number of participants per event is between 60 and 120 guests.

The idea of ​​a business card party originated in the USA . In Germany, this type of event has existed in various forms for almost twenty years, but mainly within the framework of membership of associations or restricted to industries or gender.

There are different types of business card parties in Germany . At most parties, you register beforehand on a website, there you fill out a profile about your company, these profiles are either posted on the evening of the event or published in a booklet. This enables the participants to get more information about the other participants. Some events also have lectures in the evening or various introductory games. Admission ranges from free to 50 euros, depending on the organizer.