EXPERIENCES | NETWORK
Network
in the metaverse
For entrepreneurs, creatives, educators, and professionals, the metaverse offers unparalleled opportunities to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
And today’s game-based platforms have proven to be one of the most popular networking tools for organizations around the world.
As virtual experiences continue to gain popularity, they are quickly becoming a new frontier for networking. Individuals can instantly connect with people far and near—which is incredibly valuable in today’s globalized world. Leveraging these new platforms, professionals can connect with like-minded individuals, learn about new industries and trends, and find potential clients or collaborators.
![Screenshot of several people chatting during a virtual conference](/_astro/card_network.8597aabd_Zcch5K.webp)
Benefits of virtual networking:
- Faster access to experts and answers.
- Ability to join with other organizations.
- Better participation of in-house teams.
- Inclusion of those who cannot travel.
- Decreased carbon footprint with lower travel requirement.
Intrigued? Here are some creative solutions we’ve developed:
- Financial matchmaking event where an organization hosts founders and funders.
- Alumni networking events.
- Permanent alumni spaces for drop-in networking.
- Speed networking events.
- Video viewing rooms for conference attendees to catch up on talks—and conversations—they may have missed.
![Triptych of three screenshots showing a virtual office building, arboretum, and fairground](/_astro/network_benefits.e24d47c3_Z1mjveY.webp)