I love Sam Boykin for leading with my quote. And not just because it's my quote. Because it's true. Business networking events do blow. 

Here's his article on the first Ignite Charlotte: http://mecktimes.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/%E2%80%98pitch-free%E2%80%99-group-ignites-in-charlotte-%E2%80%98fast-paced-geek-event%E2%80%99-gives-speakers-five-minutes-to-discuss-passions/-1354