Networking Opportunities

Make long-lasting connections with staffing and recruiting professionals from firms of all sizes in all sectors as well as industry suppliers that provide the products and services you need for your business. Participation in networking events can yield new growth opportunities and partnerships, and Staffing World provides a perfect setting to develop fresh ideas with industry colleagues so you can take your business to the next level.

Staffing World Orientation

Come one, come all to this lively and interactive session—led by ASA staff and board members—that provides tips on how to make the most of your convention experience. Whether you've attended in past years or this is your first time at Staffing World, the Staffing World Orientation provides a perfect opportunity to start making connections right away.

Expo Welcome Reception Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6–8:30 p.m.

Come scout out the expo hall, meet the people you'll be seeing in the workshops, and get your networking experience started.

Expo Hall Refreshment Breaks and Luncheons

Forge personal contacts with supplier representatives and learn about industry products and services that can help improve your operations.

Knowledge Network

Here's an excellent opportunity to meet staffing professionals who share your interests and challenges. Knowledge Network brings together attendees in small groups to discuss specific topics of interest to them—in three rounds, 30 minutes each. It's held early in the Staffing World 2010 schedule to connect attendees with a new network of colleagues who can serve as resources throughout the event.

Workshops

Use the nearly 40 Workshops in various learning tracks to network with staffing professionals who have similar functions and responsibilities, or who provide services within your sector of the staffing industry.

Section Receptions

Continue conversations started in the sector session, and catch up with your colleagues and share new ideas and opinions within your specific niche. A reception will be hosted by each of the five ASA membership sections:

• Health care
• Industrial
• Placement and recruiting
• Professional
• Technical, IT, and scientific

Grand Reception Thursday, Oct. 14, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Celebrate with new and old friends at this festive event, where you'll enjoy food, fun, and drinks.