Pathfindr CEO & Founder Dawid Naude explains why ADAPT stands apart from the usual conference circuit, in a conversation with ADAPT Founder and CEO Jim Berry.
He shares how ADAPT’s high-quality introductions and human-first approach reshaped his expectations and outcomes.
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Immediate value from curated connection
ADAPT’s structure stands out from the moment you arrive.
Delegates are not drifting between booths or stuck in polite small talk.
Every part of the day is planned with purpose.
“Instead of it being like a traditional conference or you’re trying to make small talk around the food or something, you actually have a very deliberate approach of how you do that, so that people have a very good use of their day.”
How ADAPT sets the standard
Even before the event begins, the experience feels different.
The team takes time to understand your goals, align the right conversations, and deliver something worth remembering.
“I love what you guys do. It’s so different. I’ve been to so many conferences and all of that and it’s really unique.”
Freedom to be authentic
ADAPT encourages its partners to show up in their own voice.
That freedom allowed Dawid to push creative boundaries with his keynote and connect with the audience in a more personal way.
“I’ve also loved how much leeway we’ve been given with my like crazy keynote that I did there, where I just wanted to bring it up in different ways, and it was just really cool.”
From signals to outcomes
What starts as an experience often turns into results.
The feedback Dawid received after his session confirmed that the approach worked and resonated.
“I already had heaps of people comment on it because it’s different, edgy.”
Learn more about ADAPT’s services for technology vendors and how to become an Edge event partner.