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The Crisis of Connection

Velvet Chainsaw

Study after study has proven that social media is helpful in cultivating connection when there is an intent to create real community, but there is no substitute for in-person interactions. We must break down the walls of disconnection if we have any hope of healing loneliness. Face-to-Face Connection.

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10 Ways Planners Can Engage With Virtual Attendees During Hybrid Events Copy

Attendease

To experience a bit of the magic yourself, check out the Spacehuntr teams favourite Creative ice breakers for conference networking here. For instance, we’re very proud of our new virtual networking platform. Users will build an attendee profile with their photo, job title, company, social media profiles, and email address.

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10 Ways Planners Can Engage With Virtual Attendees During Hybrid Events Copy

Attendease

To experience a bit of the magic yourself, check out the Spacehuntr teams favourite Creative ice breakers for conference networking here. For instance, we’re very proud of our new virtual networking platform. Users will build an attendee profile with their photo, job title, company, social media profiles, and email address.

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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

which can include channels for each conference track. Open video conference rooms before or after the event for attendees to hang out. Hashtags across social media platforms for cohesion and to aggregate conversations. Dedicated messaging channels on third-party sites/services (Slack, etc.), How to Spread the Word.

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Your Ultimate Checklist to Host a Successful Virtual Career Fair

Hubilo Blog

Networking Lounge to foster meaningful interactions – Virtual Event Platform feature #3. Allowing job seekers and employers to have one-on-one interaction/interviews or round table conferences; networking lounge is that feature which can be of the most optimum use for virtual career fairs. Run contests on social media.

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Teaming Up to Learn Something Might Be The Key to Networking at Events

Endless Events

I’m not sure if you remember last week’s newsletter, but I mentioned that one of my New Year’s resolutions is to detox from social media. Just from the last two weeks, I have learned so much about social media from a personal standpoint. Are Networking Events Worth It for Your Business?

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Event Planner Networking: 4 Creative Ways to Connect Attendees

Endless Events

Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. From event apps to and matching software to wearable technology and private social media groups, there are a ton of different ways to use technology to enhance your events. And that trend is expected to continue in 2018.