30 Nov virtual networking – our top tips!
the events industry is made up of a huge group of professionals who just love to talk – so the pandemic has really hit us where it hurts. over the past 6 months we have experienced every type of virtual meeting possible; from tuning into live webinars with hundreds of others, to booking 1-2-1 appointments with suppliers and colleagues.
we’ve seen a rise in the number of virtual networking events available to us recently and having experienced them first-hand, we’re very much the experts in what works and what simply doesn’t. so here you have it, our top tips for running the perfect virtual networking event:
choose your platform wisely
there’s a host of options out there, so do your research. we find the best platforms offer the option to broadcast to all guests as well as arrange 1-2-1 meetings between guests. we’ve recently launched our very own platform, hubseven which does exactly this. find out more by visiting our virtual events page.
keep to time
ensure that your attendees are kept engaged by keeping 1-2-1 appointments snappy. we advise the optimum amount of time is between 12-15 minutes, enough time to cover essential topics and any additional information can be sent post event.
send goodies in the post
if you are really looking to impress, send out a goody bag ahead of your event. this could include team names, head pieces and even some sweet treats to keep energy levels up throughout your event. for gift ideas, see our blog here.
here at sevenevents we understand that times are challenging. our expert planners are on hand to help you every step of the way when it comes to virtual events, so give us a call on +44 (0) 207 659 4430 or drop us an email to info@sevenevents.co.uk we’d love to hear from you!