05/28/2021

Lessons From a Virtual Networking Incubator

Incubator hosts share what they learned and how groups can apply those ideas

Since the start of the pandemic, associations have tried several ways to introduce meaningful virtual networking to their online events.

Knowing that not every online networking idea has been a success but also knowing that virtual attendees are still looking to make meaningful connections with fellow participants, Matchbox Virtual Media and Kaiser Insights LLC hosted a Virtual Networking Incubator made up of “community members committed to exploring creative virtual event design made for expanding attendee networks.”

Over the course of 12 weeks, the Incubator brought together 150-plus association professionals (who applied to be part of the cohort) six times to explore virtual networking and its potential. Each gathering in the “incubator garden” was intentionally designed to explore key virtual networking concepts, practices, and considerations. Participants also tested out several tools, platforms, and technologies during these get-togethers. The goal was not only to allow participants to connect, co-create, and collaborate, but also to inspire them to bring back new virtual networking ideas to their own associations.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.