# 6 Steps to organising an introvert-friendly networking event 
Author:  Pal Sinha, Barnali 
Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali
Published: 2022-04-27
Category: TECHNOLOGY
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Meta Title: Boosting Engagement: Designing Inclusive Networking Events
Meta Description: Learn how to create welcoming spaces, encourage small group interactions, and offer hybrid opportunities to attract introverts and non-traditional networkers.
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_By_ **_Sam Richards,_** _Marketing Manager at_ [_Gazeboshop_](https://www.gazeboshop.co.uk/) _._

Networking events are a fixture of the corporate world, but attendees either love or hate them. Getting back out there and meeting new people has been particularly difficult after the pandemic, therefore it’s important for event organisers to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable.

Offering a new level of accessibility for those less outgoing, the pandemic’s online networking opportunities were structured and comfortable with people being able to observe more than participate. In 2022, therefore, event [organisers must consider their engagement methods following this adjustment and how they can attract](https://www.financedigest.com/adding-value-to-your-organisation-by-attracting-top-gen-z-finance-professionals.html "Adding value to your organisation by attracting top Gen Z finance professionals") introverts and other nontraditional networkers. Designing gatherings that are accessible and welcoming will [boost engagement](https://www.financedigest.com/using-contextual-engagement-to-boost-loyalty-in-banking.html "Using contextual engagement to boost loyalty in banking") and make for a better overall event experience.

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A good [event is structured around](https://www.financedigest.com/the-network-group-events-calls-on-the-government-to-invest-in-public-awareness-campaign-around-cyber-security.html "The Network Group Events calls on the Government to invest in public awareness campaign around cyber security") its target audience, with layouts and activities all matched to the audience profile. In order to anticipate any pain points or turn-offs it’s important to know exactly who your audience is.

Introverts and non-traditional networkers may find social interactions mentally [consuming](https://www.financedigest.com/essity-mulls-selling-vinda-stake-and-consumer-tissue-private-label-europe-business.html "Essity mulls selling Vinda stake and Consumer Tissue Private Label Europe business") and off-putting and find the idea of “selling themselves” to other people as daunting. So, by accommodating these [needs](https://www.financedigest.com/why-smart-buildings-need-smart-cleaning.html "Why smart buildings need smart cleaning   ") you’re more likely to build a broader audience profile and build stronger connections at your event.

- **Encourage The Use of** [Small Groups](https://www.financedigest.com/bawag-group-and-spotcap-announce-strategic-partnership-to-boost-small-business-lending-in-austria.html "BAWAG Group and Spotcap announce strategic partnership to boost small business lending in Austria")

Introverts often prefer more intimate gatherings that are less overwhelming. Smaller [groups can offer](https://www.financedigest.com/leading-financial-advisory-group-bolster-offering-with-senior-appointment.html "Leading financial advisory group bolster offering with senior appointment") more opportunities for engagement and can encourage them to come out of their shells.

By [creating tailored spaces](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-video-conferencing-space.html "How to create the perfect Video Conferencing space") like breakout rooms, it creates a safe space that can encourage even the quietest of people to speak up. Small [groups can form naturally or you could assign people to their individual groups based on background information like shared](https://www.financedigest.com/saipem-shares-drop-group-says-cannot-explain-why.html "Saipem shares drop, group says cannot explain why") interests, demographic elements or similar opinions, attendees will know that they’re about to have a conversation with people they share a common bond with.

- **Create a Clear Agenda**

By [creating a clear agenda you can stay in control over how the event](https://www.financedigest.com/the-gibraltar-blockchain-exchange-announces-public-token-sale-event-to-create-world-leading-licensing-and-regulation-standards-in-the-industry.html "The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Announces Public Token Sale Event To Create World Leading Licensing and Regulation Standards In The Industry") will play out, but it can also help nontraditional networkers feel comfortable, allowing them to anticipate what will happen at what point during the day, alleviating some anxieties.

Give your attendees some things to prepare in advance, for example, five facts about themselves, which can be used as jumping-off points to help create a comfortable and [open environment](https://www.financedigest.com/quest-gains-momentum-as-growth-of-devops-open-source-and-hybrid-database-environments-fuels-adoption-of-modern-database-management-solutions.html "Quest Gains Momentum as Growth of DevOps, Open Source and Hybrid Database Environments Fuels Adoption of Modern Database Management Solutions") for conversations to start.

Knowing a full schedule for the day can also help people prepare ahead of time and build excitement around event activities, whilst [keeping activities on track](https://www.financedigest.com/auditing-in-cyber-how-organisations-can-keep-track-of-their-data.html "AUDITING IN CYBER: HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN KEEP TRACK OF THEIR DATA").

- [**Create Hybrid Opportunities**](https://www.financedigest.com/global-cryogenic-submerged-motor-pumps-market-to-create-an-absolute-opportunity-of-us-714-4-million-by-2030.html "Global Cryogenic Submerged Motor Pumps Market to Create an Absolute $ Opportunity of US$ 714.4 Million by 2030")

For many, the thought of attending an event in person remains quite daunting, with many [choosing to avoid](https://www.financedigest.com/mistakes-to-avoid-while-choosing-a-private-money-lender.html "Mistakes To Avoid While Choosing a Private Money Lender") travelling as much as possible. Therefore, in order to [attract all of the talent](https://www.financedigest.com/duecourse-attracts-former-apple-tech-talent.html "DueCourse Attracts Former Apple Tech Talent") possible, it’s important to keep an online element to your event.

Ensure that all [content encompasses both experiences](https://www.financedigest.com/western-digital-transforms-the-mobile-experience-with-new-high-performance-solutions-designed-to-address-todays-and-tomorrows-consumer-demand-for-high-quality-content.html "Western Digital Transforms the Mobile Experience with New High-Performance Solutions Designed to Address Today’s and Tomorrow’s Consumer Demand for High-Quality Content"), making sure it can be engaged by both parties and accessible to all.

According to [research](https://info.workcast.com/blog/virtual-events-vs-in-person-events), 30% of people say they’re more likely to network at an event if they’re sitting in a virtual booth. However, in-person events can bolster online networking, with the use of online networks for attendees to [connect during and after the event](https://www.financedigest.com/quesnays-female-founders-in-tech-competition-to-expand-program-with-focus-on-insurance-technology-and-event-at-insuretech-connect-2018.html "Quesnay’s Female Founders in Tech Competition to Expand Program with Focus on Insurance Technology and Event at InsureTech Connect 2018"). This can help people warm up and begin initial conversations before diving into larger group discussions.

- **Offer Breaks**

Networking, presenting, and listening are exhausting for all, not just non-traditional networkers. Allowing your attendees the opportunity to get some fresh air and recharge can give them the boost they [need to get through the whole day](https://www.financedigest.com/why-your-employees-need-a-mental-health-day.html "Why Your Employees Need A ‘Mental Health Day’").

Offering a guilt-free [space for people to refresh can help energy](https://www.financedigest.com/green-initiatives-cut-self-storage-business-space-stations-energy-costs-by-75.html "Green initiatives cut self-storage business Space Station’s energy costs by 75%") levels which will lead to better engagement and limit the chances of over-exertion. Thus, breaks are a key element of any [event to create the most productive](https://www.financedigest.com/impact-com-continues-momentum-in-the-first-quarter-fueled-by-client-growth-new-products-and-partnership-events.html "impact.com Continues Momentum in the First Quarter, Fueled by Client Growth, New Products and Partnership Events") environment.

- **Use [Social Media](https://www.financedigest.com/why-no-event-should-be-planned-without-a-social-media-strategy.html "Why No Event Should Be Planned Without a Social Media Strategy") to Your Advantage**

Create community boards, [social media pages and encourage the online network](https://www.financedigest.com/fc-barcelona-legends-iniesta-puyol-and-de-la-pena-together-with-leading-technologists-announce-blockchain-powered-social-network-to-empower-sports-fans.html "FC Barcelona Legends Iniesta, Puyol, and de la Peña Together with Leading Technologists Announce Blockchain-Powered Social Network to Empower Sports Fans") post-event to allow people to engage both pre and post-event.

Online networking is a great opportunity for people to start initial conversations whilst [building up their confidence](https://www.financedigest.com/how-sonic-branding-can-build-trust-and-confidence.html "How sonic branding can build trust and confidence") and can help balance out the number of face-to-face interactions they can have. Creating a platform where people can connect ahead of time can make the event itself less stressful and allow [attendees to be aware of who is attending](https://www.financedigest.com/canadian-pm-justin-trudeau-to-attend-king-charles-coronation-in-london.html "Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to attend King Charles’ coronation in London") ahead of time.

[Social media is also a great way](https://www.financedigest.com/social-trading-is-the-new-way-that-gen-z-are-getting-their-share-of-the-pie.html "Social Trading is The New Way That Gen Z Are Getting Their Share of The Pie") to get feedback. [Online surveys or email chains can give introverts the space to provide](https://www.financedigest.com/nets-acquires-polish-online-payment-service-providers-dotpay-ecard-from-mci-capital.html "Nets acquires Polish online payment service providers Dotpay/eCard from MCI Capital") their honest opinions on how the event went, their likes and dislikes and things that can be improved upon in the future.


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