Master the Art of Networking | ICB 2025 Prep

Master the Art of Networking – Without the Cringe

You’ve invested time, money, and energy into attending ICB Amsterdam 2025. You’re hoping to make meaningful connections, open new doors, maybe even land your next big opportunity. But how are you actually going to do that?

Hint: It’s not about being the most impressive person in the room.It’s about being real, bold, and ready to spark conversations that matter.

This isn’t your average networking prep.This is an energizing, interactive session that will prime you to show up confidently, connect authentically, and stand out (without selling your soul).

You’ll learn often-overlooked strategies that go way beyond the basics—like how to build trust fast, incite curiosity, and stay grounded in the chaos of conference day. Think: less awkward small talk, more magnetic presence.

Because every meaningful decision begins with a meaningful conversation—and those don’t happen by accident. They happen when you’re ready.

What to Expect:

• ☕ A warm, welcoming arrival experience with coffee and light bites
• 🎤 A micro-talk on confidence, authenticity, and the power of play
• 🤝 A hands-on workshop to practice and embody these ideas
• 💥 Open networking time to test your skills and make it count

Come solo or with a crew. Either way, you’ll walk out more connected, more confident, and way more prepared to win the conference game—your way.

About Minna: 

Minna Taylor helps visionary leaders and their teams transform the world through PLAY, empowering the capability to show up confidently in critical spaces, speak with purpose and impact, and leverage the power of storytelling to bring bold ideas to life. She is an SME in confident communication, working with companies like TikTok, UBER, Citi, and RedBull. She is an accomplished international speaker, thought leadership coach, and author of The Confident Body. Her work has spread over three continents, 20+ years, and impacted over 5,000 individuals.

About TNW:

​​TNW is a global brand that informs, inspires, and connects people who love tech. We are a super connector for startups, scale-ups, corporations, governments and funding providers. At our coworking hub in the heart of Amsterdam, TNW City, we house tech companies and talent with an international focus, high-growth potential, and diverse teams.

Info: “The WHAT” we will be exploring & “The WHY” behind it

Info: “The HOW” - small talk, deep talk, and the art of the ask (it’s not what to say, it’s how to say it)

Info: Make it mutual and think what you can give, not just what you want to get

Info: Moment of mutual celebration

Info: Make plans for the conference, connect on LinkedIn, ask for an attendee buddy, make a new friend

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