The Networking Session
These sessions allow attendees to connect with other attendees through a video call for a few minutes. Attendees pair with someone randomly for a few minutes, and then when it's over, they will be partnered again with someone new, much like in a speed dating scenario.
Notes:
Chrome is the preferred browser to access the event page, event hub, and studio.
Networking Sessions are not recorded.
Team members need a ticket to join networking sessions.
Attendees cannot choose who they are matched with.
If the session schedule is over and you are still on a match, this will continue until the match time limit has finished.
You can join a networking session even if your device does not have a camera.
Create a Networking Session
When you create your session in Event Content > Agenda, choose Networking as your session type.
Adjust the Networking Rules
In the Networking Rules tab, by default all attendees can be matched with other attendees, and they would meet for 3 minutes. You can change these rules and choose which ticket types can meet with other ticket types. And you can change the duration between 5 to 900 seconds. You can also choose whether they can be matched again with the same person.
Test the Networking Session
Note: Everyone needs a ticket to join a networking session, even for admins.
Move the session schedule to now as you can only test it live. Have another person test with you.
Once you join the networking session, you'll see an "I'm Ready" button. Click it to get matched with someone.
This is what it should look like when you're matched with someone.
Add a Virtual Background
You can enhance your networking session by adding a virtual background. You can upload your own background, choose a background color, or add a background blur.
Click the settings icon at the bottom of the screen
Click the settings icon from the Device Switcher menu
Select Apply Background Effect
Choose your background effect from the Virtual Background menu on the right side.
Extend the 1:1 Meeting
Once the timer hits 0:30, attendees will be allowed to extend their meeting duration; if it's accepted, the extended duration will be half the original set time. If they opt not to extend, the button will disappear, and once the timer hits 0:00, the meeting will end. Then, they can start a new meeting with a different random attendee.
Note: If the session schedule is over and you are still on a match, this will continue until the match time limit has finished.
Connection Request
While in the networking session, attendees can request a connection. Once the button is clicked, it will change to "Requested," and the other attendee's button will say "Accept"
Exit the 1:1 meeting
To exit the 1:1 meeting, attendees can click the phone icon or the "Leave this Session" button. It will only exit them from that meeting, but not the networking session. You will return to the page where you are asked if you're ready to be matched with the next person.
View the List of Matches
At the end of the networking session, attendees will see the list of attendees they matched with.
When they exit the session, they can click the View Matches button on the session to review the list.
Tips on making sure that your networking session works:
Make sure you have a ticket to enter the networking session, even if you're an admin
Make sure to enable your camera and microphone settings on your browser
While in the networking session, do not open other windows, tabs, or programs
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