International conferences provide great opportunities to learn about new developments in a field, as well as to network and socialize with peers, discuss new business opportunities and meet vendors and suppliers. This 12-hour course will help you refresh and practice your Business English skills, discuss your ideas, socialize and network with confidence and present your products or services to other participants. The course will also explore the cross cultural elements involved in making connections with foreign clients at such events.

Topics
Getting ready
•    Preparing for a conference
•    The "do's" during a conference
•    The "don'ts" during a conference  
Networking
•    Making introductions/Presenting yourself
•    Breaking the ice
•    Making small talk
•    Participating actively and get engaged
•    Keeping the conversation going
•    Making deep talk
•    Cross-cultural understanding
•    Overcoming misunderstandings
•    Dealing with faux pas
Presenting
•    Talking about your company, your products or your services to an individual
•    Organizing the pitch
•    Holding the listener’s attention
•    Asking the right questions
Saying goodbye
•    Following up
•    Maintaining good relations through writing

Who should attend
Professionals who wish to refresh their business English to participate, network and socialize with confidence in international conferences.

Εισηγητής: Efi Panagiotopoulou