Association Member Networking App
Help association members meet peers across industries, regions, and years of membership.
What Is a Member Networking App?
Networking is one of the main reasons people join a professional association or chamber of commerce. But at most member events, people talk to the members they already know. A member networking app gives everyone a structured reason to meet someone new — and it proves the value of membership in a way members can feel.
Jam Bingo sends each member prompts like 'Find a member from an industry you've never worked in and ask what their biggest challenge is this year.' After each conversation, members scan each other's QR codes to unlock the next prompt, and they can share contact info. It works at AGMs, member mixers, and conferences, with nothing to download.
How?
Jam Bingo is the simplest networking game that gets everyone talking and learning more about each other.
1. during the networking session
Introduce Jam Bingo to get attendees started.
2. Attendees scan to participate
Guests open their phone camera and scan the QR Code.
3. A conversation starter To Connect
Each guest receives a tailored conversation starter.
4. The Exchange: Get People Talking
After chatting, scan the other person's QR Code to mark the connection and unlock your next prompt.
How to Use the Member Networking App at Your Event
The member networking app helps the people at your event meet new people, not just the people they came with. Here’s how to use it:
- 01Step 1
Decide How Many New People Each Person Meets
Create a Jam Bingo for your event and choose how many different people you'd like each person to talk with. That's the job of the Member Networking App: getting people past the group they came with and into conversations with people they haven't met yet.
TipNot sure? Start with 5 people each - enough to get everyone past the group they came with. - 02Step 2
Add Conversation Prompts
Pick a ready-made template or write your own prompts. Each prompt gives people a reason to find someone new and a question to start the conversation.
TipKeep prompts about people, not trivia - "Find someone who…" sends people across the room to someone new. - 03Step 3
Display Your Jam Bingo QR Code
Put your Jam Bingo QR code on the big screen, at check-in, or on table cards. People scan it with their phone camera to join - no app to download.
TipExplain it once, in one line: scan, find someone who fits your prompt, talk, then scan each other's QR code. - 04Step 4
Let People Meet New People
Each person gets a conversation prompt, finds someone who fits it, and talks with them. Then they scan that person's QR code to get their next prompt and meet someone else.
TipGive it 20 to 45 minutes during a reception, break, or networking session. - 05Step 5
Everyone Leaves With Their Connections
Every connection is saved, so each person gets a list of the people they met - with the contact info they shared and the conversations they had.
TipRecognize the people who met the most new people at the end - it's an easy way to wrap up.
Ready to Use the Member Networking App at Your Event?
Create a Jam Bingo, add your own prompts, and get a QR code for your event. You’ll be directed to the Create Account page first.
Have questions? Book a 15-minute demo.
Where to Use Member Networking App
AGMs & Annual Meetings
Turn the reception before your AGM into real member networking.
- Members meet across industries
- Shows the value of membership
- Easy to run before the meeting
Chamber Mixers
Help local business owners meet beyond their usual circle.
- New members meet established businesses
- Better conversations than card swaps
- Contact sharing built in
Association Conferences
Keep members connecting between sessions and at the evening reception.
- Mixes regions and chapters
- Drives traffic to exhibitors
- Works for any conference size
Member Networking App vs. a Standard Networking Reception
| Feature | Standard Reception | Member Networking App |
|---|---|---|
| Who members meet | People they already know | Peers across industries and regions |
| New members | Struggle to break in | Get sought out by prompts |
| Conversation quality | Business-card small talk | Prompts go beyond small talk |
| Follow-up | Depends on business cards | Members can share contact info |
| Setup | None | Write prompts and show a QR code |
Example Prompts for Member Networking App
Taken from the Club Member Mixer template. Use them as a starting point, then adapt them to your group.
Make people move
Start prompts with "Find someone who…" so each one sends players across the room to a new person, not back to their own table.
Mix easy and deeper prompts
Open with quick, observable prompts (something they're wearing, where they're from), then add a few that lead to a real story.
Keep them inclusive
Avoid prompts about money, looks, or anything someone could feel left out of. Everyone should be able to answer at least half of them.
Match the length of your event
Around 12–16 prompts fits a 30-minute game. More prompts than time just leaves people unfinished.
- 1
Find someone who joined the club this year and ask them what brought them here
- 2
Find someone who has been a member for more than five years and ask them what keeps them coming back
- 3
Find someone who sits on a different committee than you and ask them what they're working on
- 4
Find someone who brought a guest tonight and ask them how they know each other
- 5
Find someone who has a hobby nobody at the club knows about and ask them how they got into it
- 6
Find someone who grew up in a different city and ask them what they miss about it
- 7
Find someone who has a favorite club memory and ask them to tell you the story
- 8
Find someone who works in a completely different field than you and ask them what a normal day looks like
- 9
Find someone who has recruited a new member and ask them how they did it
- 10
Find someone who has an idea for the club's next event and ask them what it is
- 11
Find someone you've never had a real conversation with and ask them what they're looking forward to this month
- 12
Find someone who has volunteered with the club recently and ask them what the highlight was
See all 15 prompts in the Club Member Mixer template · Browse all templates
Other Platforms Like Jam Bingo
Jam Bingo is designed to help people actually get to know each other, not just exchange names. Unlike icebreaker games that focus on quick interactions or surface-level fun, Jam Bingo is built around meaningful conversations that make it easier for people to open up, find common ground, and build real relationships.
| Features | Jam Bingo | Hoogo | SocialPoint.io | Booth Bingo | Eventgamification.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperless (QR Code Digital) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Branding | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Conversation Prompt | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Meaningful & Intentional Connections | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Contact Sharing (Email, Instagram, Linkedin, etc) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connect with people who aren't playing (scan their LinkedIn QR code, or enter their name + email or phone) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Each person gets a list of everyone they connected with, including contact information and conversations they had. | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Introduction Forum | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Introductions ("Introduce Me") | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good networking activity for an association event?
One that sends members to peers they don't know yet. Jam Bingo delivers prompts to members' phones — about industries, regions, and membership — and each conversation unlocks the next prompt.
Does it work for chambers of commerce?
Yes. Chamber mixers are a great fit: prompts can connect members from different industries and help new members meet established businesses.
Can members share contact info?
Yes. Members can share contact details like email or LinkedIn, and everyone keeps a list of the people they connected with.
Do members need to download an app?
No. Members scan a QR code with their phone camera and play in the browser with just their name.
When should we run it?
During the reception or mixer before the AGM, keynote, or dinner — whenever members are standing around with time to mingle.
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