The format is generally time to meet and chat, with a relevant headline speaker addressing the audience. Generally subscribers will have to apply to attend - many events are heavily oversubscribed. At the time notice of an event is given, criteria for attendance and any charges will be given. Attendees bring along their invitation email for entry and register at the door. The format is informal, with a 'dot' system of badges in place to help ease the way.
Green dots are entrepreneurs.
Matchmaking events are a return to the roots of First Tuesday. Introduced in 2000, they focus on bringing together entrepreneurs with well-advanced business plans, which First Tuesday filters and evaluates, with potential sources of finance. Details of forthcoming events appear on the First Tuesday website and are emailed to subscribers. First Tuesday Forum First Tuesday forum is a discussion group for the European Internet industry - an online area to post business queries and have them responded to. Postings are monitored to ensure relevance to the community.