Beyond The Handshake
The Events & Networking Blog
Smarter Connections, Zero Extra Work: MatchPoint Is Now Integrated with Accelevents
Event organizers know the drill: schedule locked, speakers prepped, platform live… but the moment you cross your fingers and hope the networking “just works”? That’s where most...
Revolutionizing Networking at the TSIA INTERACT Conference in Orlando
TSIA INTERACT, a premier in-person technology services conference, partnered with MatchPoint to transform how attendees connect and build business relationships. With over 1,200...
Is Networking at Your Events Truly Meeting Attendee Expectations?
Networking is one of the primary reasons attendees show up at events, yet it’s also one of the biggest challenges. Consider these stats: 40% of professionals feel nervous about...
How to Measure the Success of Your Networking: Beyond Your LinkedIn Connections
So, you went to an event, shook a hundred hands, swapped business cards like a magician, and now your LinkedIn inbox looks like a digital Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Success,...
Networking Strategies for Event Planners: Creating Genuine Connections at Your Event
So, you’ve planned an incredible event. The venue is buzzing, the agenda is packed with value, and the networking opportunities are baked right in. But here’s the challenge: how...
Why In-Person Networking is Still the Gold Standard (And How to Make it Unforgettable)
Did you know that over 95% of professionals believe face-to-face meetings are essential for building long-term business relationships? In an age where virtual interactions...
Designing Networking That Delivers: 5 Strategies to Elevate Your Event
Networking can make or break an event—yet many organizers leave it to chance. Months go into perfecting venues and speakers, but without structured networking, attendees may...
How to Help Attendees Break the Ice and Spark Connections at Your Event
Networking can be a game-changer—85% of professionals agree it’s critical to their career success. But nothing ruins the experience faster than awkward silences and forced small...
The Future of Networking: How Technology is Redefining Business Events
Networking has always been the backbone of successful business events, from exchanging business cards at trade shows to sharing drinks at happy hour mixers. But let’s face...