300+
organizers, attendees, and sponsors surveyed
2025
strategies backed by real-world benchmarks
360°
view of what's working and what's not
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2025 Event
Networking Report
Understanding the value, challenges, and future of in-person connections
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Make every connection count in 2025
We surveyed over 300 event professionals, attendees, and sponsors/exhibitors to uncover the truth about what’s working and what’s not when it comes to in-person event networking. Inside this exclusive report, you’ll find data-backed insights and proven strategies to help you design more meaningful, inclusive, and ROI-driven networking experiences in 2025 and beyond.
From AI-powered matchmaking and experiential sponsorships to overcoming low engagement and tool fatigue, this report gives you the clarity and confidence to evolve your approach. Discover how top event leaders are transforming networking from a nice-to-have into a strategic powerhouse and walk away with actionable takeaways to make every connection count.
What you’ll learn
Why networking is the #1 driver of event value
Organizers, attendees, and sponsors agree; events that don’t deliver connections won’t make the cut.
How to create more meaningful attendee experiences
Learn how to design structured, flexible, and tech-enabled networking that resonates with introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between.
Tools, tech, and tactics that actually work
Discover how AI, personalized scheduling, and data insights are changing the game — and where event leaders still struggle with tool overload and low adoption.
Ready to create events people actually want to attend?
This report is your blueprint for designing unforgettable experiences. Backed by fresh data and real insights from attendees, organizers, and sponsors, this report reveals what drives engagement and boosts lead quality. You’ll also learn how to keep the conversation going long after the event ends.
Don’t let low engagement, poor matchmaking, or limited insights hold you back.
