Hive at TechEx Europe 2024 - Amsterdam Recap
Last week, Hive was well represented during the TechEx Europe 2024 conference in Amsterdam! It was a great opportunity to showcase the power of Hive's decentralized technology, connect with industry leaders, and representatives, and shine a spotlight on Hive. The energy at the event was nice. I’m here to report ;) Let's share some highlights that made this a good experience for Hive and our community! Please; share these images on your LinkedIn, and socials, and tag Hive (no need to tag me, as long as you're a Hivean)
Missing in action & the back-up plan
Unfortunately, @mcsamm and @collinz, two key figures for this conference I was excited to meet again, couldn't make it to Amsterdam due to an ironic problem; digital tech. SCHENGEN visas can be a long process, and despite Sam's efforts, both of them weren’t able to receive theirs in time. I tried helping Sam a week before the event, checking out other ways to get them to Amsterdam, but it wasn't meant to be this time. I could feel the disappointment of Sam and Collins, but we tried our best to make the presentation happen
Since we were aware of this possibility, we had to move quickly and had to put Blind-Spot in the Spot-Light (ha, pun intended). We stayed up until 2:00 AM preparing and finalizing the presentation slides so that he could step in and represent the incredible work Sam and Collins are doing in Ghana, using Hive's technology to transform rural communities.
I had a feeling that Blind-Spot would nail the presentation. And wow... he absolutely crushed it! He delivered Sam and Collins' story with passion and shared to all attendees how Hive's technology is making life-changing changes in rural Ghana. The audience was hooked as well, they asked questions while Blind-Spot owned the stage.
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Hive Networking Bar
The Hive Networking Bar was a real hit! The design drew people in, and it became a popular spot for attendees to gather and talk. I overheard quite a few people on the phone saying, "We’re at Hive!" to meet up with their teams or with new connections they made during the conference. The bar seemed to be way busier than last year, and the free coffee idea was a great call. It kept the people flowing (there were pretty long lines), as the beans were getting ground.
This gave us some insights, so we brainstormed a few ideas to make it more engaging next time. It would be awesome to offer free Hive accounts on the spot. We could send new sign-ups some HBD so they can "buy" their free coffee using Hive! Another cool idea would be setting up a photo booth with a subtle Hive-branded backdrop for Hive-powered headshots that people can use on their LinkedIn. It would make for a great memory (that hopefully will last longer than the event as people could use them as profile pictures)and could get people a bit more connected to Hive.
Shorts
Even though I was hired to take photographs during the two-day conference, I also shot and edited some videos on the fly, so I could share them instantly on LinkedIn while the event was still in hot. It’s not something I usually do while focusing on photography and networking, but I prepared myself for this beforehand, I bought a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 just for the conference to create more content for Hive. Check them out below.
Blind-Spot Representing Hive and Ghana
The presentation on Hive’s impact in Rural Ghana was well received by the attendees. Kudos to @priyanarc for filming the entire presentation. And a big shout-out to Blind-Spot. Dude; you did an amazing job stepping in. You should definitely do this more often! Seriously. You made a lot of people listen to you, which is a skill not many have.
Blind-Spot’s delivery surely made a powerful impression, bringing Sam's and Collins' vision to the stage. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and it was great to see people getting engaged with what Hive is achieving in Ghana. Especially after the presentation. Last year, we connected with @elmirabear, a great person who works for Unicef. Unfortunately, the guys from CBRS didn't make it to Hive's presentation, even though they booked a hotel nearby. Gladly Priyan made it in time from Almere.
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Networking Event
The networking event is always one of the best parts of conferences. It’s such a great opportunity to meet people who are there for one reason: networking. We had the chance to connect with representatives from big names like Maersk, Fintech, Coca-Cola, as well as freelancers and start-ups.
Of course, I had my camera with me, which made breaking the ice with new connections a lot easier. Taking someone's picture is an easy way to start a conversation (mutually), and it worked like a charm at this event. Blind Spot and I made sure to talk and make meaningful connections that will hopefully lead to future collaborations. There was one start-up in particular that is still in my head, but he was depending on his client.
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Iz a wrap
TechEx Europe 2024 was an amazing event for Hive. From the conference itself to the presentation of Blind-Spot, to the networking bar, we tried our best to show everyone interested in Hive what Hive and our community are all about. It’s always exciting to talk about our blockchain and see people making an effort trying to understand it. However, there might be better events to spend Hive funds on, where it is much easier to attract the right people who actually sign up and get invested with and in Hive.
Hive on :)
Excellent summary! And what a beautiful coverage of the event with your skillful photos. We certainly were an excellent and effective team although it was smaller than last year. You played a pivotal role from networking, connecting, managing and photography. Kudos! Let's do more!
Well... what can I say, you put a photogenic guy like you in front of the camera, and not much I can do to fuck that up. It was great meeting up again man. And really man; you crushed that presentation, with the little time we had to prepare. We need to have you do more presentations. You shared stories that captivated the crowd.
(@guiltyparties You should've seen this guy ;))
Great shots Ruben and also rundown of the event. It's exciting to hear that Hive is being so well received. It really has been changing some peoples lives for the better, mine included. xxx
It's pity that Sam and Collinz couldn't make it this time to TechEx, AMS; I was really looking forward to seeing them in person again. You really did so well connecting with people and talking about HIVE. Especially when people thought HIVE was a product, you explained to them what is HIVE actually. Photographs are amazing and I also felt that this year, HIVE was the center point at TechEX. People talked about HIVE and asked about HIVE. Great post bro...
Yes, it truly was a pity. You too Priyan! It was great seeing you again, and remember what I told you! You got this. Yeah, the coffee bar was a lot more crowded than last year. But the absence of blockchain tech in general was a bit of a pity as well. Hope all is well, talk soon.
Yea, I have to...
Thanks for the summary of the event. This conference was one of the great avenues where we showcased the real-world impacts of Hive. It's inspiring to see how the innovative blockchain and ecosystem is impacting lives. @mcsamm and I really wanted to be present and be part of the team, but the situation was beyond our control. I was happy with how well you all represented Hive and shared about the digital transformation with Hive. Hopefully, if there’s a chance next year, our paths will cross, and it would be nice to meet the team again, especially @rubencress.
You're more than welcome Collinz! I was hoping to meet you this year in Amsterdam. You and Mcsamm are doing great things in Ghana, it is inspiring and motivating to see! @blind-spot crushed the presentation, I think you guys would be very proud. He recorded it, haven't checked yet if he published it. Next time we will throw a party at my place after the event, you guys are both welcome.
Although we couldn't be there in person, our constant communication with you and @blind-spot made us feel present at the event. You’ve been an incredible brother and a true friend I've met through the blockchain. I truly admire your talent and caring nature. Thank you for sharing your amazing work with us. The future holds even greater things. Stay blessed, bro @rubencress
I was looking forward seeing you again, and @collinz. We tried our best to get you guys over here, but unfortunately brother. Next time, we'll make it happen again! And of course man, Hive is a blockchain we care about a lot. You know it man! haha :D Let's call again soon.
seems I missed the fun in Amsterdam again ,didn't know about this event.
Volgende keer beter hoop ik .
Dit is elk jaar Mickk :) en gratis passen zijn er ook elk jaar. Hoe is het met je?
we gaan goed voorruit , afgelopen jaar weer eens achter de toonbank gestaan voor 2 dagen in de week 4 uur per dag , computer reparaties etc , ben daar nu even mee gestopt omdat ik probeer te verhuizen richting Amersfoort om dichter bij mijn dochter en klein dochter te zijn .
Maar met de huidige huizen markt valt dat niet echt mee .
fotografie staat even op een heel laag pitje maar dat komt vanelf wel wee een keer ;)
hoe is het verder bij jullie ?
Great shots, as always! Thanks for the summary of the event! Hopefully, connections will be helpful for the future of Hive.
Thanks Gadrian! It was a bit of a challenge to get people motivated to sign up for Hive. But there were just a few who wanted to learn more about Hive.
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STOPor to resume write a wordSTARTGreat idea! Offering free Hive account sign-ups for those interested in joining the platform on the spot is a smart move.
Do you think it would also help if they were given a leaflet with information about Hive, DApps, and everything they need to know to start posting content?
Yes, it will also help... Information with a QR code will also be beneficial.
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