Making online networking feel natural
Many people come to events to meet new people, and that is what most often gets lost when an event moves online. With the right design, online networking can feel just as natural.
Written by the Mehuli team
01Make networking part of the agenda
Don’t just leave networking for the end. Schedule dedicated sessions mid-agenda, while attendees are still energized.
02Bring people face to face
A general chat box rarely leads to meaningful conversation. Short one-on-one video meetings, one after another, feel more like an event hallway.
03Give people conversation starters
Ask attendees to share interests or questions when they register. This helps match the right people and makes it easier to start talking.
04Offer small group discussions
Virtual roundtables on specific topics give space to attendees who prefer talking in a group rather than one-on-one.
05Connect with sponsors naturally
Virtual booths with video and their own chat rooms give attendees an easy way to visit the sponsors they care about.
