Old style networking used to rely on carrying a pocket full of business cards and having the nerve to talk to complete strangers.

The Convergence network encourages people from all backgrounds and walks of life to get together to see if they can find shared ideas and create new sparks.

There are three ways that we think you can do this - with coffee, with wine, or online.

Members are encouraged to give time to talk to other members over coffee. The network runs a programme of monthly evening drop in events in London, with interesting speakers to spark conversations. There is also an active Linked In Group, where you can throw out a question, a cry for help, or join a debate. Full Members can also search for each other in our Members' pages on our interactive Community Map.

"What a brilliant event" - Abi Gas, FA Advisory Board member