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# 3D Print Meetup Schedule

## 📅 Meeting Format & Timeline

**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

### 🕕 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Arrival & Social Time

**Duration: 15 minutes**

- Welcome new members and returning participants
- Informal networking and conversation
- Setup and equipment check
- Coffee/refreshments (if available)

### 🕕 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Industry News & Updates

**Duration: 30 minutes**  
**Presenter: John**

- Latest 3D printing industry developments
- New technology announcements and trends
- 3D Fuel product updates and releases
- Market insights and innovations
- Q&A session for industry-related questions

### 🕕 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Show & Tell

**Duration: 15-30 minutes**

- Community member project presentations
- Recent prints and creations showcase
- **Challenge judging** (when entries from previous month's challenge are present)
- Problem-solving discussions
- Technique sharing and tips
- Challenge submissions and updates
- Quick project demos

### 🕖 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Featured Presentation

**Duration: 30 minutes**

- In-depth technical presentations
- Guest speaker sessions
- Workshop demonstrations
- Challenge announcements and explanations
- Advanced technique tutorials
- Interactive learning sessions

### 🕗 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing & General Discussion

**Duration: 15 minutes**

- Meeting wrap-up and summary
- Upcoming events and announcements
- Informal discussion and final questions
- Networking and contact exchange
- Cleanup and departure preparation

## 📋 Meeting Guidelines

### Participation Tips

- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time
- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints
- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A
- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout

### Presentation Guidelines

- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum
- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging
- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance
- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible
- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing

### Meeting Etiquette

- Respect time limits for each segment
- Allow everyone opportunity to participate
- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing
- Help with setup and cleanup as needed

## 🗓️ Schedule Flexibility

**Note**: Timing may adjust based on:

- Number of show & tell participants
- Challenge entries requiring judging from previous month
- Complexity of featured presentation
- Special events or challenges
- Community engagement levels

**Typical Variations**:

- Show & Tell: 15-30 minutes (depending on participation and challenge judging)
- Featured Presentation: 30 minutes (fixed duration)
- Buffer time built into closing segment for overruns