Event Intro
Event Attendee Guide: Maximizing Your EventIntro Experience
Welcome to EventIntro. This guide walks you from the moment you receive an invitation through follow-up after the event, with practical advice on getting the most out of every match.
What makes EventIntro different from other networking?
EventIntro is curated, private-by-default, and matches attendees by complementary offerings rather than chance. Each attendee fills out a five-question survey; an LLM expands the answers; vector embeddings identify each person's complementary fits. The result is a small set of strategic introductions per event, with conversation starters built in — instead of working a room hoping for a useful encounter.
Traditional networking vs. EventIntro
Traditional networking
- Random encounters and small talk
- Collecting business cards
- Surface-level conversations
- Hope for follow-up
EventIntro networking
- AI-driven complementary matches
- Personalised conversation starters
- Purpose-driven discussions
- Built-in follow-up tooling
How do you join your community?
Click the invitation link from your event host or community facilitator, create your account with email and password, and you're in. EventIntro communities are private and invitation-only — you're not browsing a public directory, you're joining a specific group of professionals someone curated.
- Click the invitation link.
- Create your account with email and password.
- You're now part of a professional community.
Pro tip: EventIntro communities are private and focused. You're here because someone saw value in connecting you with this specific group of professionals.
How do you complete your profile?
Add a professional photo, complete the five-question survey thoughtfully, list specific skills you can offer, describe what you're seeking or want to learn, and add your current goals and challenges. The matching pipeline runs on this data — better profile, better matches. The single biggest predictor of useful matches is profile honesty.
- Add your professional photo.
- Complete the five-question survey thoughtfully.
- List skills you can offer to others.
- Describe what you're seeking or wanting to learn.
- Add your current goals and challenges.
Important: The more authentic and detailed your profile, the better your matches will be. Don't just list what you think people want to see — be genuine about your goals and offerings.
How do you answer the five-question survey?
Each question is short, but the way you answer it shapes the matches the platform produces for you. Be specific about projects (not job titles), generous about what you can offer (not just official skills), honest about what you'd like help with, and concrete about the trends you're tracking. The more specific the answer, the sharper the match.
- "What are you working on?" — Be specific about projects, challenges, or initiatives.
- "What could you help others with?" — Think beyond your job title; include skills, experiences, and knowledge.
- "What would you like help with?" — Be honest about gaps or areas where you'd value input.
- "What interests you professionally?" — Include emerging trends, methodologies, or areas you're curious about.
- "Anything else to share?" — Add personality, unique experiences, or specific connection goals.
How does the matching work behind the scenes?
EventIntro processes your survey through an LLM that expands each answer and extracts seek/offer keyword pairs. Those pairs are converted to vector embeddings and indexed. When matching runs, the system queries the index for people whose offerings match what you're looking for, and vice versa — complementary fits, not just topical overlap.
- The system analyses what you offer vs. what others need.
- It identifies mutual learning opportunities.
- It generates specific conversation topics for each match.
- It assembles breakouts balanced for diversity, not just similarity.
Why this works: Instead of talking to people just like you, you'll meet people who can actually help you grow and whom you can help in return.
How do you prepare before the event?
A day or two before the event, you'll receive personalised introductions to other attendees. Read each match's profile, note the suggested conversation topics, think about what you'd ask, and consider how you might help them. Set your own intentions: are you looking for learning, partnership, or advice? Specific goals make matches feel useful rather than random.
What you'll receive
- Match profile: Key information about your connection.
- Why you're matched: Specific reasons why you should meet.
- Conversation starters: Personalised topics to discuss.
- Collaboration opportunities: Potential ways to work together.
Setting your networking intentions
- Learning goals: What do you want to discover or understand better?
- Offering goals: How do you want to help others?
- Connection goals: What types of ongoing relationships are you seeking?
- Business goals: Are there specific partnerships or opportunities you're exploring?
How do you make connections count during the event?
During the event, use your matches dashboard to navigate, the chat layer to keep conversations going, and the EventIntro conversation formula — Connect, Explore, Collaborate, Follow-up — to keep each conversation moving toward something useful. Don't try to meet everyone; focus on the matches that feel mutual and energising.
The EventIntro conversation formula: Connect → Explore → Collaborate → Follow-up.
1. Connect (first 2–3 minutes)
- Reference your AI-generated introduction: "I saw we're matched because…"
- Share a brief, authentic introduction beyond your title.
- Acknowledge the specific connection points.
2. Explore (next 10–15 minutes)
- Ask about their current projects and challenges.
- Share relevant experiences or insights.
- Discuss the suggested conversation topics.
- Listen for collaboration opportunities.
3. Collaborate (next 5–10 minutes)
- Identify specific ways you might help each other.
- Discuss potential partnerships or referrals.
- Share relevant resources or connections.
4. Follow-up (final 2–3 minutes)
- Agree on specific next steps.
- Exchange contact information.
- Set timeline expectations for follow-up.
- Use the EventIntro chat for immediate notes.
How do you build lasting relationships after the event?
Within 24 hours, send a personalised message referencing your conversation, include any resources or connections you promised, and propose a concrete next step. Keep using the EventIntro chat for the next few weeks rather than letting the conversation drift to email — the in-platform context (your match reasons, conversation starters) stays attached.
The 24-hour follow-up rule
- Send a personalised message referencing your conversation.
- Include any resources or connections you promised.
- Propose specific next steps or meeting times.
- Add them to your professional network (LinkedIn, etc.).
Using ongoing chat features
- Continue strategic discussions.
- Share updates on projects you discussed.
- Make introductions to mutual connections.
- Coordinate collaboration opportunities.
What good outcomes look like
EventIntro is a new platform and we don't yet have customer-attributed outcome stories to share. The matching pipeline is designed to produce three patterns of value: complementary partnerships, mentoring relationships, and business-development conversations. We believe these are the realistic upside cases for an attendee who completes a thoughtful profile and engages with their matches.
- Complementary partnerships — being matched with someone whose offerings answer your challenges, and whose challenges your offerings can address.
- Mentoring relationships — being matched with someone several steps ahead in your industry or function, where the conversation is mutually useful rather than transactional.
- Business development — being matched with someone whose stated needs align with your service offering, with an introduction that names the fit clearly enough that the conversation starts past small talk.
We believe these are the realistic upside cases for an attendee who completes a thoughtful profile and engages with their matches. The downside case — bad matches, awkward conversations — is also real and is what facilitator feedback after each event helps us improve.
Frequently asked attendee questions
The most common attendee questions are about match relevance, conversation length, privacy, and what to do if a match doesn't click. Brief answers below.
What if I don't think my matches are relevant?
The AI gets better with feedback. If matches aren't working, update your profile with more specific information about your goals and offerings.
How long should each conversation be?
Most EventIntro conversations last 15–25 minutes, but follow natural conversation flow rather than watching the clock.
What if someone doesn't seem interested in talking?
Not every match will lead to a deep connection, and that's okay. Focus on the connections that feel mutual and energising.
Who can see my profile information?
Only other members of your specific community or event can see your profile. EventIntro communities are private and invitation-only.
Can I control what information is shared?
Yes, you have full control over your profile information and can edit or remove details at any time.
Need more help?
- Check with your event facilitator — they know the community.
- Use the in-app chat for platform questions.
- Email us at hello@eventintro.com.
Welcome to better networking. Make the most of your matches and build relationships that last beyond the event.