As an event organizer, you know that networking is at the heart of every successful conference, trade fair, or professional gathering. But in today’s digital era – where many events are virtual or hybrid – the way participants connect and build relationships has changed fundamentally.
Networking is no longer just a side activity. It has become a discipline of its own, and if you want to deliver real value at your events, you need to make networking an integrated part of the participant experience.
Create spaces for connection – both online and onsite
With Conference Manager, you can design networking opportunities directly into your event setup:
- Options for sessions and workshops – Let participants register for the sessions that are most relevant to them. This way, they choose their own path and meet like-minded peers.
- Seats for table selection – Allow participants to choose their seat at a specific table, making it easy to connect with the right people from the very beginning.
- Roundtables and meet-ups – Structure your agenda so participants can easily find and join networking activities.
- Hybrid participation – Whether online or onsite, Conference Manager ensures that all participants receive the same invitations, updates, and follow-up opportunities.
Extend networking beyond the event
Networking does not stop when the event ends. With Conference Manager, you can:
- Send personalized follow-up emails – Include contact opportunities or materials that encourage participants to stay in touch.
- Build communities – Share updates or insights with specific participant groups, keeping them engaged even after the event.
- Use questionnaire for insights – Gather feedback on which networking formats participants valued most, and improve for the future.
Make networking smarter with data
Every activity at your event generates valuable data. With Conference Manager, you can:
- See which activities and sessions were most popular.
- Track participation in webinars – including who attended and who did not.
- Export data to share with your team or integrate into your CRM system.
Hybrid is here to stay
While many participants still value face-to-face meetings, digital and hybrid formats open the door for broader networking opportunities. With Conference Manager, you don’t have to choose one or the other – you can combine both and make sure networking works seamlessly across formats.
Quality over quantity
Finally, remember: it’s not about the number of contacts, but the quality of the relationships. By using the right tools and formats in Conference Manager – from Options and Seats to webinar tracking – you can help participants connect in ways that are meaningful, authentic, and long-lasting.
If you want to explore this topic further, read our article on LinkedIn: Networking in the digital age: How event organizers can build connections that last.
