Ice Breaker for 100 Members at an MPI Chapter Holiday Party
Get 100 Members Mixing Beyond Their Usual Group
Here's an ice breaker for 100 members that works for an MPI chapter holiday party.
Why MPI Chapter Holiday Parties Need an Ice Breaker
Members Stick with the Members They Know
Board members find board members. Committee members find their committee.
New members end up standing alone by the bar.
Planners and Suppliers Stay on Their Own Sides
Planners chat with planners. Hotel and venue partners chat with each other.
That's a missed chance for the connections MPI is built on.
Event Planners Notice a Clunky Ice Breaker
Your members plan events for a living.
An ice breaker that's hard to explain or drags on will get noticed.
What an Ice Breaker for 100 Members Needs
- All 100 members play at the same time
- Explained in one sentence
- No stage, no microphone needed
- Works while members hold a drink and a plate
- Sends members to someone outside their usual group
Holiday Networking Bingo: The Ice Breaker for 100 Members
Holiday networking bingo turns your chapter holiday party into the night members actually get to know each other.
New Members Feel Part of the MPI Chapter
Instead of standing alone by the bar, new members meet board members, committee members and long-time members.
That first real connection can be what makes them renew.
Planners and Suppliers Finally Mix
Prompts send planners to suppliers and suppliers to planners, so the party creates the business relationships MPI is built on.
Every Member Meets Several New People
Each member keeps meeting someone new for the whole reception, not just one conversation.
And every connection is saved, so members can follow up in the new year.
Proof Your Holiday Party Delivered Value
You'll see how many connections were made, which you can share with your board and sponsors.
Jam Bingo is the holiday party networking game that gets your chapter these results.
Holiday Ice Breaker Prompts for MPI Chapter Members
- Find someone who planned an event over the holidays
- Find a member you've never worked with
- Find a supplier member if you're a planner (or a planner if you're a supplier)
- Find someone who joined the chapter this year
- Find someone with a favorite holiday tradition from another country
- Find someone and ask about the best event they worked on this year
- Find someone and ask what event trend they're watching next year
Need more? Browse these ready-made holiday party networking bingo templates.
Run of Show for an MPI Chapter Holiday Party Ice Breaker
Before the Holiday Party: Set Up the Ice Breaker
Add your holiday prompts and print QR code table cards.
Add your chapter logo so the game feels like part of your event.
Reception: Launch the Ice Breaker for 100 Members
Start in the first 15 minutes, while members are arriving and standing.
Let it run 20 to 30 minutes.
Before Dinner or Awards: Celebrate the Top Connectors
Show the leaderboard on screen and give a holiday prize to the member who met the most people.
Host Script to Start the MPI Holiday Party Ice Breaker
Keep it under 30 seconds. Something like:
Welcome, everyone! Tonight's goal is to meet someone you haven't met yet. Scan the QR code on your table, follow the prompt, and the member with the most connections wins a holiday prize.
Run This Ice Breaker at Your MPI Chapter Holiday Party
Want more ideas? See these MPI meeting ice breaker activities for event planners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good ice breaker for 100 members at an MPI chapter holiday party?
One that all 100 members can play at once without a stage. Jam Bingo gives each member a holiday conversation prompt on their phone and unlocks the next one every time they meet someone.
How long should the ice breaker run at a chapter holiday party?
20 to 30 minutes, during the reception, before dinner or awards start.
How do I get MPI members to mix beyond their usual group?
Use prompts that send members to someone outside their circle, like 'Find a member you've never worked with' or 'Find a supplier member if you're a planner.'
Will event planners like an ice breaker at their holiday party?
Yes, if it's smooth and quick to explain. Planners notice clunky activities, so pick one that runs itself.