People-to-People. The New Social Business.
Accessible, inspiring, and empowering, the Like Minds Conference 2010 is a rare opportunity to meet world class experts, local leaders, and like-minded individuals from diverse walks of life.
2010 signals the beginning of a new decade that needs fresh thinking. Let’s get our eyes off of the tools, and onto what matters: The People.
World Class Keynotes and Panelists
We have an exquisite line up of speakers, from world class thought leaders, to those making it happen behind the scenes. Our six keynote speakers above are joined by 18 panelists and 6 moderators to bring a depth and diversity to Like Minds.
- Get the low down on our speakers and panelists
- Meet our speakers through our exclusive interviews on the Like Minds Blog
From the Stage and Over Lunch
At Like Minds you’ll have the chance to enjoy on the best working lunches you’ve ever had. Our speakers will be hosting intimate lunchtime sessions at restaurants across the city, to give you time to make deeper connections.
Partners, both Global and Local
And, we’ve supported by the local companies and the national organisations who are leading by example. That’s why the tickets have almost sold out. So, what are you waiting for?
There isn’t a need for just another conference. The need we have is to get clarity over all the content that surrounds us. Like Minds 2010 has a few core causes that is driving it.
Powerful Inspiration, Reliable Information, Deep Connections
Powerful Inspiration, Reliable Information, Deep Connections
We are not a Social Media conference. We are a conference that uses Social Media. Our goal is not to talk about these new technologies, but use them to deliver these three things.
Powerful Inspiration means that we are committed to challenging thinking to change our actions. We all need to become better.
Reliable Information means providing models, frameworks, and ideas that can you use within 24 hours and not forget by the time you’ve left the building.
Deep Connections are how we bring about social change, and how we enrich our lives and the lives of others. Like Minds Lunchtime Talks are a fresh way for you to not meet hundreds of new people, but instead build deep connections with ten.
£100,000 Social Media ROI on a City
The last Like Minds Conference created jobs, new business, elevated charities, and boast the local economy. Our aim in February 2010 is to generate a measurable £100,000 boast for the Exeter economy with the help of our local partners. Read the Press Release.
Supporting Like Minded Endeavours
In December of 2009, we covered Daren Forsyth’s airfare to speak at #140Conf in Tel Aviv. This year we are doing the same, starting with profiling others who are way ahead of us.
Throughout Like MInds 2010, we have 6 slots set aside for 6 organisations who are examples of people-to-people, and innovating ways to bring about extraordinary success. Organisations like Twestival and LeapAnywhere.
People-to-People. This doesn’t mean person to people, 1950’s conference model of one talking to many. Our subject this year is also the way we are doing things: socially. This is a Social Conference.
We know that the best conferences aren’t just about listening, or even talking – they are about meeting like minded people, and experiencing new ideas with them.
For Physical Attendees
Before Like Minds
Meetup at Exeter Northcott Theatre – Weds 17th, 7:00pm
Meetup and drinks followed by performance of Eschara and Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat. Half price tickets available on arrival.
Meetup at 1000 Heads, London – Thurs 18th, 6:30pm
Meetup, drinks and nibbles at 1000 Heads offices. Free entry, spaces limited. Register here.
Like Minds Eve – Thurs 25th, 7:00pm onwards
A range of independently organised events are being held in the evening, which we will list here as they are confirmed.
Like Minds, Friday 26th February
10:00am Morning Sessions
- Morning registration
- A coffee wake up call, courtesy of Starbucks
- Keynote with Jonathan Akwue, followed by panel discussion and questions
- Keynote with Yann Gourvennec, followed by panel discussion and questions
12:30pm Lunches
- Lunch sessions with our speakers in restaurants across Exeter.
- Sessions and speakers TBA.
2:00pm Afternoon Sessions
- Afternoon registration
- Keynote with Joanne Jacobs, followed by panel discussion and questions
- Keynote with Olivier Blanchard, followed by panel discussion and questions
- A nice coffee break mid-afternoon, courtesy of Starbucks
- Keynote with Chris Brogan, followed by panel discussion and questions
- Keynote with John Bell, followed by panel discussion and questions
6:00pm Evening Celebration
- Evening after party begins
For Virtual Attendees
At Like Minds 2010 we have been working on a way for thinkers around the world to attend and hone in on the content they want throughout the day, providing various blogging, twittering, video and interview streams. We’ve still playing with the bubble wrap on this.
From diverse backgrounds, and covering a broad range of expertise, the Like Minds speaker lineup is a world class collection of people who are doing remarkable things.
They will be engaging through 6 keynote speakers, 18 panelists, 6 moderators, and by weekly interviews on the Like Minds blog. If you do the math, you can see we have not yet confirmed every speaker.
We’ve done all the leg work in helping you get to Like Minds easily, and enjoying your stay in Exeter. You just need to read, book, and arrive. Simples.
Like Minds is held at the Exeter Conference Centre, in the centre of Exeter, and surrounded by local amenities. All activity surrounding Like Minds, including the lunch and events and our partner hotel, are within 5-10 minutes of each in the City Centre. There is a map at the bottom of this page.
Getting to Exeter
By train: Exeter St Davids (EXD) is the main train station, and connected to the north line towards London, and the south line to Plymouth and into Cornwall. The most common route, from London Paddington (PAD), takes 2.5 hours.
This station is a clearly signposted 15 minutes walk to Exeter Conference Centre. Alternatively, connections can be made from EXD to Exeter Central Station (EXC), which is opposite Exeter Conference Centre.
By car: We’d ask first of all that you arrange a car share if you are coming by car. The M5 is the main connection from the north into Exeter, and the A30 from the south. You can use Google Maps to get directions from your location.
There are 3 city centre car parks within 5 minutes walk or less. Download this printable guide to help you, or use this overlay in Google Maps.
By plane: Depending on where you are flying from, the best airports are either Exeter International Airport (EXT) or Bristol Airport (BRS) for flights from Europe, or London Heathrow (LHR) for flights from further abroad. For travel to Exeter Conference Centre, please speak with us directly.
Staying in Exeter
The Southgate Hotel provide an exclusive Like Minds rate, which is very well priced for a contemporary, 4-star hotel in the city centre. The Southgate is 5 minutes walk from Exeter Conference Centre. All rates include bed and breakfast, and complimentary use of their leisure facilities and pool.
- Single occupancy is £52, per night
- Double occupancy is £62, per night
- A suite is £82, per night
To book, call them on 01392 412 812, and quote “Like MInds”. Thursday (day before) is 25th Feb, and Friday (conference day) is 26th Feb.
Alternatively, a range of bed and breakfasts can be found on Google Maps.
Map
This map displays Exeter Conference Centre (the top-left marker), and the Southgate Hotel (the bottom-right marker):
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16 days until Like Minds. There are 40 Morning and 33 Afternoon tickets available.
You can purchase both a morning and afternoon ticket to attend the whole day. The Like Minds Lunches are open to anyone to attend.
Exclusive Like Minds Interviews
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Tim Tod on the Voluntary Sector and Social Media
Tim Tod, Chief Executive at Young Devon, discusses the challenges faced by the voluntary sector when it comes to Social Media integration.
