1、NETWORKING BY DESIGN:CRAFTING EVENTS FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONSPONSORED BYAD3NETWORKING BY DESIGN:CRAFTING EVENTS FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionDesigning for ConnectionRethinking the Essentials to Master Intentional Networking DesignNetworking TacticsThe Key Role of Destinati

2、ons and VenuesHow Technology Can Best Support NetworkingConclusionCMP Credits&Disclaimer6913222528295ADGet your ticketseptember 17New York cityHosted bymeetingsforum5NETWORKING BY DESIGN:CRAFTING EVENTS FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONIntroductionNetworking has always been a cornerstone of business events.

3、It provides unique opportunities for knowledge exchange,career advancement,and strategic alliances.However,networking comes in many shapes,many of which go beyond the typical“networking break”or a speed-dating session and technology can be a strong asset.Meaningful connections often emerge from peer

4、-to-peer learning.Likewise,breakout sessions offer great networking opportunities as they push attendees toward in-depth discussions.It is important to acknowledge that the networking landscape has significantly transformed recently,primarily driven by the Covid pandemic and the subsequent shift tow

5、ard remote work.Companies increasingly use events to bring together remote workers,making networking an even more vital component of in-person events.Ken Holsinger,senior vice president of strategy for Freeman,sees a shift in the current demographics priorities.Younger generations prefer to particip

6、ate in discussions at conferences rather than sit and listen to experts.“Millennials and Gen Z are struggling to catch up quickly with the skills and environment for building the kind of network they need for their careers.The number one place they want to accelerate that is at events,”said Holsinge