Beyond The Handshake
The Events & Networking Blog
Stop Wasting the Most Valuable Block on Your Event Agenda: Networking
When it comes to event planning, every keynote, panel, and breakout session is carefully curated. But one block is consistently overlooked: “Open Networking.” You’ve probably...
“I’ll Just Go With the Flow…” And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About Networking
Let’s set the scene: You walk into a networking event.You’re armed with a coffee, a lanyard, and a smile that says, “I’m totally fine!”Inside? Mild panic. The good news: you’re...
What Actually Helps Attendees Make Connections at Your Events?
As an event organizer, you know that great networking can turn a good event into an unforgettable one. But too often, networking is treated like a checkbox—“Just throw everyone...
3 Pre-Event Questions Every Event Organizer Should Be Asking
In-person events offer something digital alternatives often can’t: real, human connection. But connection doesn’t happen automatically. Even in a room full of the right people....
“Let’s Network!” Why This Common Phrase at Events Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Introduction: The Networking Disconnect at Events When professionals attend events networking is always near the top of the “why I’m here” list. But here’s the problem: 51% of...
If Someone Is Standing Alone at Your Event, What Should You Do?
A Guide to Designing Better Networking Experiences at Events Want to improve networking at your events? Discover how intentional event design can help prevent isolation and...
How to Turn Event Programming into Built-In Networking Fuel
You’ve booked the right speakers.Crafted powerful sessions.Packed your agenda with insights. But here’s the truth most event organizers miss: Programming is only doing half the...
What Stand-Up Comedians Can Teach Us About Better Networking Events
If you’ve ever watched a stand-up set crash and burn, you know the feeling: The comic launches in cold. The timing’s off. The room doesn’t know when to laugh (or if they even...
Prove Event ROI with MatchPoint’s New Analytics Dashboard
For too long, event organizers have been forced to rely on vibes, feedback forms, and gut instinct to measure the success of networking. “The sessions felt good.”“People seemed...