article thumbnail

10 Event Networking Ideas That Work

Smart Meetings

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. Speed Networking While matching software is available to identify attendees with the same interests, this option doesn’t have to be tech-intensive.

article thumbnail

Why Networking is Dead & Braindates are The Future – #EventIcons Episode 138

Endless Events

We believe braindates are the future of networking and you are going to want to incorporate them into your next event. We all want networking at our events to knock the socks off the participants, leaving them feeling richer for the experience, and braindates do just that. We do not think that networking is not relevant.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Create Better Networking Moments at Events

Social Tables

Did you know that 85% of job openings are filled through face-to-face networking ? With statistics like that, it’s no wonder why networking events continue to grow in popularity. Here are some great examples of impactful networking events from leading brands along with ideas you can apply to your next affair.

article thumbnail

7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. How to Spread the Word.

article thumbnail

Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. ESPC prospects have two options for entering: Take the 13-lesson, three-hour Event Service Professional Foundational Training Program or obtain a waiver to bypass training. GDP University. The Certification Process.

article thumbnail

Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

The number one thing I hear from prospective employees, new employees and even our existing workforce is, ‘What are we doing that’s having an impact and making a difference in the world?’” Advice for Prospective Meeting Profs—and the Seasoned Planner. Peckinpaugh noted.

Meeting 264
article thumbnail

Building Events That Reflect Genuine Human Interactions With Steve Gottlieb

Endless Events

Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. ” Human Interactions At Events: What’s Networking Again? He starts by explaining what networking isn’t. Some people think that preplanned one-on-ones is what networking is.