Hello Sara,
Here are a couple options:
- set up a session that then splits into small group breakouts (4/5 people max per breakout) and have each small group do introductions, maybe give them a couple of prompt questions to get the dynamic going.
- set up a session were people can pop in and out. People can introduce themselves, state what kind of people they are looking to interact with, then go off into their own separate sessions based on interest. More organic, but potentially messy.
- set up a chatroom using something like slack (free). People would create channels based on interest, and interact via text. The advantage is that can go on parallel to the whole conference, and people can follow as many channels as they have interests. Channels could also be pre-created to help get it going. Then you could add a video-session time per channel for everybody to talk live depending on their interest.
I hope that give you ideas!
Best,
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Béline FALZON
Event Planner
California Teachers Association
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-02-2020 17:27
From: Sara Cravens
Subject: Virtual Event Attendee Networking without getting CrowdCompass
Hi all,
We are working on building a virtual event and today have had a request from the organization to provide an area for attendees to network. I am looking for advice and examples of what other people are doing to provide a space for attendees to network virtually, without using CrowdCompass as budget for the event doesn't allow for purchasing this additional feature.
Thank you!
Sara
#Flex-Creating/ManagingEvents
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Sara Cravens
Program Coordinator
University of Washington - Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
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