# Networking Micro-Events Likemind Coffee Meetings Share Ideas Around the World By Andres Colmenares | Published 2009-04-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/networking-microevents-likemind-coffee-mornings-to-share-ideas-around-the-w References: [1982.tumblr](http://1982.tumblr.com/post/78186005/likemind-bogota-febrero09-via-wabi-sabi-lab) & [likemind.us](http://likemind.us/) The Likemind initiative brings like-minded people from more than 60 cities around the globe together on the third Friday of each month to [share ideas, enjoy coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-party) and [network face to face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmos). Likemind meetings doesn’t have structure; they are free, organic and without agenda. Participants exchange ideas, projects, tips, and contacts, while also discussing around what’s happening in their cities, the ‘net, art, business, and culture. The initiative came from trend consultant Piers Fawke from PSFK and Noah Brier, the head of strategic planning at the Barbarian Group in New York. They have been [gathering creative minds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-platforms) for over two years under the simple and powerful idea of Likemind meetings. Visit the Likemind website to check if your city is listed, then prepare your business cards and get ready to share ideas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro-events:** Opportunity for businesses to create small, informal gatherings to foster idea-sharing and networking. - **Organic Networking:** Increasing demand for informal networking events that allow participants to exchange ideas, projects, tips, and contacts. - **Global Collaboration:** Growing trend of connecting like-minded people from different cities around the world to foster cross-cultural idea exchange. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Innovative event planners can capitalize on the trend by organizing micro-events that provide networking opportunities for professionals. - **Business Networking:** Companies specializing in business networking can incorporate the concept of organic networking to differentiate themselves and attract more clients. - **Consulting:** Consulting firms can leverage the demand for global collaboration by offering services that facilitate cross-cultural idea exchange and networking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperlocal Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperlocal-social-networks.md) - [Social Professional Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likemind-app.md) - [Friend-Finding Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeleft.md) - [Localized Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence.md) - [Creative Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes.md) - [Bar-Centric Lecture Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn.md) - [Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-corner.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [Remote Worker Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-remote-workers.md)