Speed Friending
Skip the awkward small talk. Speed Friending is a facilitated social experience designed to help guests make genuine connections in a low-pressure environment — perfect for conferences, orientations, retreats, trainings, and community gatherings.
This format was originally created at the request of a university looking for a way to help new students build friendships. It worked so well that it's grown into a flexible event format for all kinds of groups!
Format: In-person only
Length: 60+ minutes
Group Size: 20 to 300+
How It Plays
Participants meet through a series of short one-on-one (or small-group) conversations guided by creative prompts.
Here's the twist: I present a prompt with four options, and participants move to the corner of the room with the option that resonates most. That instantly groups you with people who share a common interest, experience, or passion. From there, duos or trios chat for a few minutes using thoughtfully curated conversation starters displayed on screen.
Then we rotate, do it again, and meet someone new!
I can customize portions around your organization, conference theme, or community focus.
An Inclusive Experience
I begin by sharing guidelines around kindness and inclusion. Then the conversation prompts take over, surfacing shared interests you'd never spot from the outside and connecting people who might never have crossed paths otherwise.
And because everyone participates in the same guided format, newcomers and introverts feel naturally included.
🎵 Add a Soundtrack to Your Event: Extend the experience with music hosting before and/or after your game — curated playlists, live announcements, and requests welcome. The perfect middle ground when you want great music and live personality without booking a full DJ. Available as an hourly add-on to any game package.
