Not everyone thrives at networking. What if we helped event attendees by making connections easier, more human and more intentional? Drawing from live observations at IMEX, Aïko shares fresh ways to design moments that include everyone and turn surface-level chats into memorable and lasting relationships.

Learning outcomes:

Discover what makes participants feel truly connected—and why traditional networking often falls short

Explore how to design conversations that spark openness, participation and real relationship-building

Assess whether your event format invites meaningful interaction or unintentionally keeps things surface-level

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits