[OSList] "open space principles applied to a social/business networking mixer"

[Jeff Aitken]

Here's a question posted by Gio to the 'Open Space Technology"
facebook page. If you have any ideas I'll post them to that page.


Does anyone have a link to a video showing or a written piece
explaining how open space principles were applied to a social/business
networking mixer, where time and space are limited (2-3 hours in a
loungy setting)?

Basically, some type of event that is a hybrid between a networking
mixer and OST, with the purpose of fostering an environment where
people can quickly find others with similar passions and even
start/work on projects together during the event (to be continued at
another time and place when the event is over).

Also, what type of invitations are most effective for this type of
event (that generally does not have a specific topic/theme, other than
being about the mixing and mingling of people that belong to a similar
business sector)?

Thanks! Gio