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Speed Networking

A High-Energy Team Experience That Builds Lasting Connections

Speed Networking is a fast-paced, conversation-driven experience designed to spark new connections, enhance team chemistry, and get your group communicating across roles and departments. Ideal for both internal team building and multi-company events, this interactive format blends playful competition with purposeful discussion in a lively, rotating setup.

  • 30 to 1,000+
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Indoor / Outdoor

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Speed Networking

Group Size
30 to 1,000+
Per Team
6 to 8
Length
1 to 2 hours
Setting
Indoor / Outdoor
Physicality
Low
Space
25 sq. ft, per person

Speed Networking is a fast-paced, conversation-driven experience designed to spark new connections, enhance team chemistry, and get your group communicating across roles and departments. Ideal for both internal team building and multi-company events, this interactive format blends playful competition with purposeful discussion in a lively, rotating setup.

Whether you’re planning a standalone networking session or want to add engagement to a luncheon or conference, Speed Networking delivers dynamic social interaction and relationship-building that scales to groups of all sizes.

Program Agenda

This event kicks off with an energizer (such as Categories or the 25 Statement Signature Hunt) to get everyone loosened up and ready to interact. Participants are then assigned to tables of 6 to 8 and begin a series of quick-hitting, discussion-based activities designed to create authentic connections and lots of laughter.

  • A shared challenge or mini-game
  • Interactive team discussion
  • Energy-building conversations and laughter
  • A reset and movement to a new group/table

Participants rotate through a pre-determined matrix that ensures they connect with a wide range of people. Activities like Card System, Word Ladder, and Tower Build keep the format light, fun, and inclusive – encouraging everyone to contribute, regardless of seniority or personality type.

Program Outcomes & Takeaways

  • Promotes cross-team engagement and authentic social connection
  • Helps teams identify common ground and shared interests
  • Strengthens communication skills in a fun, low-pressure setting
  • Breaks down silos between departments, levels, or business units
  • Provides a versatile experience suitable for internal events or client-facing gatherings

Program Customization

Your program can be personalized for your group by:

  • Custom icebreakers related to company culture or event theme
  • Topic-specific prompts tied to learning, DEI, or leadership goals
  • Integration into a larger event (luncheon, dinner, retreat, etc.)

This program works well as a standalone event or as part of a meal or corporate gathering. Each rotation opens doors to building new relationships and strengthening existing bonds. Ready to spark conversation, connection, and collaboration? Book your Speed Networking event today!

To ensure a great experience, aspects of these networking activities may be modified for your group size, group makeup, time available, and other variables.

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What Clients Say About Speed Networking

With your Speed Networking program, I’ve learned a great deal about people whom I do not usually associate with at work. Having the opportunity to network with this many people in such a short amount of time was amazing. Not only do I feel more connected to the other departments, I was also able to identify some colleagues that I will stay in touch with to cross-share information about our clients. There is no doubt that this session will help me grow in the company.

Exxon Mobil

Linda

Exxon Mobil

More client comments

I’ve been meaning to send this letter for over a week now. In a way, it is a testament to the lasting impression your team had on me, and many others who participated in the team building experience. The day exceeded our expectations. The event was rich with opportunities to develop relationships and teamwork, and, as we hoped, was a lot of fun! I look forward to working with you again.

Mary

DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co.

DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co.

Personally, I walked away with many valuable takeaways, including a newfound appreciation for the strengths of the individuals in this group and a stronger belief in our ability to pull together and meet and exceed our goals.

Kevin

Bose

Bose

This was a very good workshop that kept everyone actively involved. The facilitator was fantastic. It made me aware of how I can improve my listening skills and how important those skills are in so many facets of life – not just work. It reinforced the message that communication is key.

Brittany

Horizon Management

Horizon Management

I was very impressed in your ability at the conclusion of an exercise to tie back the outcome to ‘real life’ work experience. I look forward to setting up additional programming in the future.

Lori

Reebok

Reebok

Our team had a blast and is still talking about our Speed Networking event days after! The BCE staff was fantastic. We ran quite a bit behind in our schedule that day and your lead facilitator proactively made the adjustments necessary to keep up with our schedule without compromising the value of the team building exercises. It was a pleasure to work with everyone on her team. We look forward to partnering again with the BCE team again in the future!

Dianne

The Tennis Channel

The Tennis Channel

Thank you so very much for your assistance! From connecting with your sales department to get an understanding of the networking activities, to then connecting with my account manager, to working with the lead facilitator…everything was FABULOUS!!!  Client was super pleased with your lead facilitator!  She spoke with them and got great connection information to help personalize the experience.  I was super pleased with her constant communication and follow through!  I have already relayed my thoughts to our team here, so they can reach out to you for future teambuilding events.

Arlene

Destination Services

Destination Services

What I liked a lot about our Speed Networking event was that the teams changed for every activity. It was very fast-paced and never got boring. I also liked that we were able to integrate our own prizes. Thanks again! We had lots of fun!

Natasha

Health Strategies Group

Health Strategies Group

Our Speed Networking event was excellent! You are an extremely responsive company and our event was well organized. Your activity called Entourage has developed a cult-like following in our crowd – our people love it!

Meagan

Five Guys

Five Guys

It was great to meet your lead facilitator. Our group LOVED having him there and delivering the Speed Networking activities that brought them closer together. My favorite highlight was seeing where everyone’s birth country was. We will keep you in mind for any future group activities.

Amanda

Intel Corporation

Intel Corporation

Your facilitator for our Speed Networking event Roy was great! Our group loved all the team-building exercises. All of them were fun. The program was a great experience. We got very positive comments from our group and highly recommend this event.

Leslie

Chevron North America

Chevron North America

The group enjoyed the combination of all the different activities. There was a high level of engagement. Our facilitator was engaging, fun, and organized. The entire process was seamless.

Andea

Premera Blue Cross

Premera Blue Cross

Our Speed Networking program was an extremely organized event. The way the host made everyone comfortable and kept the conversation going helped bond our team. The entire event was great, and everyone enjoyed the activity. Our facilitator Paul was fun and engaging and I would definitely recommend your services.

Desiree

itel

itel

Knowing how cliché team building can be there is always a concern that staff will glaze over and miss the intended message and overall goal that the team building activity brings. I have to share that not only were those concerns squelched within the first ten minutes of the networking event but absolutely disintegrated as the day progressed. I personally have been through many a team building exercise over the course of the last 20+ years and this was by far the best experience I have ever had and I walked away a better person (even though I did not participate in all the exercises).

Ben and his team were exceptional; I am in awe at how easily Ben was able to connect with the entire audience some of which are NOT at all open to this type of engagement. Ben’s ability to navigate all types of personalities and adapt himself to each and every instance positively is a joy to witness. Not one person in the room this past weekend was exempt from his infectious positivity and everyone at some point was engaged, smiling, and having fun. Below are full comments from the team that I wanted to share – they are already trickling in and I expect to get more of the same in the coming days:

‘It was wonderful to get acquainted with new colleagues and reconnect with others I have worked with for years. Having a relationship elevates our collaboration and teamwork.  I thoroughly enjoyed the format of this meeting. I found the team building exercise advantageous to build personal connections and comradery. Constructing the platform provided insight into how others think, work and handle stress. The platform was also a physical reminder that every idea, action and accomplishment is all part of something much bigger’

‘Thanks so much for your planning, preparation and success for the team meeting.  That was the best team building session I have ever attended and the family style dinner was perfect.  I was really made to feel welcome and a perfect time for me to be coming on board’

In short, what an amazing day and I cannot thank you all enough for absolutely exceeding our expectations with this event!! We appreciate the dedication and effort that goes into pulling off successfully an event such as this and we were not disappointed.

Thank you all again for making this weekend a success for our team!!!

Karen

Varian

Varian

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