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Agenda

Tech.Dating events are held after work from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM inside some of the most inspiring R&D centers.

6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:10 PM
7:45 PM
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
10:00 PM
Doors open & networking
Event Introduction
Tech Sponsor Conferences
Tech Elevator Pitches
Tech Dating & Networking
Food & drinks
End of the event

Frequently Asked
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For Technical teams

What's Tech.Dating

Tech.Dating is an engineering brand embracing the mission to connect open-to-work engineers with hiring engineering teams. We host technical hiring & networking events all around Europe. 

Why hiring companies should attend Tech.Dating events?

Tech.Dating facilitates connections between open-to-work engineers and hiring companies. Companies can meet and interact with a pool of talented software engineers who are actively seeking new job opportunities. 

What is the Tech.Dating format?

It’s an afterwork event from 6:30PM to 10:00PM. It includes tech conferences, elevator pitches, one-on-one meetings and group networking sessions. It allows companies to meet with a large number of potential candidates in a short period of time.

Why is it important to attend with technical teams rather than recruiters?

Attending with your tech team allows them to quickly assess candidates' technical abilities, and get a sense of their personality. It also gives your team the opportunity to sell the company and the role to potential candidates, which can be an important factor in attracting top talent.

How attending Tech.Dating events can help your brand grow and get more visible to engineers locally?

On Tech.Dating you can share information about your company, its culture, and job opportunities with potential candidates and build relationships. Additionally, you can stay up to date on the local tech community and industry trends, which can be a valuable way to promote your employer brand and reach out to top talent in your local area.

What are the benefits of hosting a Tech.Dating event at our company's office?

There are several benefits in hosting a Tech.Dating event:

  1. Increased visibility
  2. Greater control over the event
  3. Enhanced employer brand
  4. Opportunity to showcase your company culture

What type of engineers do you invite at the event?

We invite open-to-work engineers, including Software & web developers (60%), Data engineers (15%), DevOps & SRE (10%) Product & technical project manager (10%) and other types of  engineers (5%)

What is the seniority level of engineers attending Tech.Dating?

Our proactive sourcing process focuses only on senior and mid-level profiles. Nevertheless, we always have some very motivated recent grads & entry-level profiles attending. 

  • Senior (5+ years): 60%
  • Junior/Mid (2-5 years): 30%
  • Recent Grads & Entry Level (1-2 years): 10%

Why should companies sponsor a Tech.Dating event?

Sponsoring a Tech.Dating event can provide several benefits:

  1. Increased visibility

  2. Additional perks: larger booth, 10 mins,speaker conference, extra ticketsand more

  3. Enhanced credibility

How many people from my company can join the event?

General Admission includes three tickets for your team. Sponsors can attend with five people. 

At what time should my team join the event?

You're free to join from 6pm! Talent check-in starts at 6:30pm & the event starts at 7pm.

I'm attending with my company. Do I need to prepare sildes?

Sponsors get to present in front of the audience for 10 minutes and slides are required. General admission only includes a 2mins elevator pitch and our team will provide one slide per employer based on your employer profile.

What should I do after registering my company?

As soon as you've registered for the event, we invite you to fill your employer profile. An employer profile link is automatically sent by email to the email address mentioned during registration. 

Which companies can attend Tech.Dating

We welcome all types of companies hiring software engineers: startups, scaleups, major corporations & consulting companies.

Do you provide food & drinks?

Yes, food & drinks are provided. We make our best to always have veggie & vegan options. 

Is Tech.Dating a job fair?

Though our events are recruiting events, Tech.Dating Events are more than job fairs. We provide all attendees the opportunity to make life changing connections in a casual environment. 

Do you provide name badges?

Yes, we provide a name tag for all attendees (companies & talents). It includes your name, company & position. All badges have a QR code linked to your LinkedIn profile, making connections easier. You only have to Scan & Connect with talents.

Can we share our attendance on social media?

Yes! Feel free to share your attendance to the world! 

For Engineers

What's Tech.Dating

Tech.Dating is an engineering brand embracing the mission to connect open-to-work engineers with hiring engineering teams. We host technical hiring & networking events all around Europe. 

Is the event free?

Yes, the event is free for tech talents with at least 1 year of work experience!

What is the Tech.Dating format?

It’s an afterwork event from 6:30PM to 10:00PM. It includes tech conferences, elevator pitches, one-on-one meetings and group networking sessions. It allows companies to meet with a large number of potential candidates in a short period of time.

At what time should my team join the event?

Check-in starts at 6:30PM & the event starts at 7PM. No worries if you're late, the event lasts until 10:00PM but you'll probably miss the conferences. 

Which companies can attend Tech.Dating

We welcome all types of companies hiring software engineers: startups, scaleups, major corporations & consulting companies.

Do you provide food & drinks?

Yes, food & drinks are provided. We make our best to always have veggie & vegan options. 

Are there technical conferences?

Yes, we always have three 10 min sponsored conferences led by inspiring CTO or Software Managers, and followed by 2-min elevator pitches for all the other teams attending. You get to know all the teams and product before the open networking sessions

Can I join with a friend?

Yes, as long as you guys are open-to-work with at least 1 year of experience and interested to meet with hiring tech teams. Don’t forget to register!

How many tech teams would I meet?

We have between 10 to 15 tech teams maximum as we want to keep the format casual & intimate. Before each event, we provide you with an open source file including all companies details & jobs available.

How many open-to-work tech talents are attending?

We always have between 40 and 60 talents attending. Each event is a great opportunity to grow your network among a community of locals passionate engineers.

I’m not sure to be 100% “open to work”, should I join?

Yes, as long as you’re open for discussions with passionate hiring technical teams. We never know what could happen in the future & a quality network is always a plus!

Is there a dress code?

Nop! This is a Tech.Dating 😉

Is Tech.Dating a job fair?

Though our events are recruiting events, Tech.Dating Events are more than job fairs. We provide all attendees the opportunity to make life changing connections in a casual environment. 

Do you provide name badges?

Yes, we provide a name tag for all attendees (companies & talents). It includes your name, company & position. All badges have a QR code linked to your LinkedIn profile, making connections easier. You only have to Scan & Connect with talents.

Can we share our attendance on social media?

Yes! Feel free to share your attendance to the world! 

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