Member Networking Event Facilitator

Create a member networking event format for my [membership/community]. Event setting: [virtual/in-person/hybrid]. Typical attendance: [number]. Member goals for networking: [what they want]. Previous networking experience: [what's been tried]. Time available: [event duration].

Design networking event:

1. Event Format Options
- Speed networking structure
- Roundtable discussions
- Themed networking
- Structured mingling
- Mastermind style
- Collaboration matching

2. Pre-Event Preparation
- Registration with profile info
- Networking goals collection
- Pre-matching possibilities
- Attendee list sharing
- Preparation prompts

3. Event Structure
- Opening and icebreaker (15 min)
- Main networking activity (varies)
- Break/transition
- Second activity or free networking
- Closing and next steps (10 min)

4. Facilitation Scripts
- Welcome and rules explanation
- Activity instructions
- Transition announcements
- Time warnings
- Closing remarks

5. Conversation Guides
- Icebreaker questions
- Getting-to-know-you prompts
- Professional discussion starters
- Collaboration exploration questions
- Follow-up commitment prompts

6. Engagement Mechanics
- Rotation systems
- Matching algorithms
- Breakout room management
- Shy attendee support
- Conversation rescue tactics

7. Post-Event Connection
- Contact exchange facilitation
- Follow-up prompt emails
- Connection tracking
- Success story collection
- Feedback gathering