Networking Event App

An app that incentivizes people to interact and talk with new people at networking events.

What is this Networking Event App?

Jam Bingo is a networking event app designed to help people interact, connect, and actually learn about each other. Instead of the usual surface-level small talk — "What do you do?" "Where are you from?" — Jam Bingo gives people a reason to start a real conversation.

Let’s be real: most networking events can be painfully awkward. You stand in a circle, ask "So what do you do?" about 47 times, and leave with a pile of business cards you’ll never open. Jam Bingo, the networking event app, makes approaching a stranger feels natural because you’ve got a reason to talk. It turns small talk into big laughs and strangers into contacts you actually want to follow up with.

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.

Step-by-step

How to Use the Networking Event App at Your Event

The networking event app helps the people at your event meet new people, not just the people they came with. Here’s how to use it:

01
Step 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 Networking Event 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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.
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Step 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 Networking Event 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.

Use cases

Where to Use Networking Event App

What is your goal with Networking Event App?

Colleagues from different departments University students coming from different schools Christian singles coming from different cities Delegates from different cities meeting at a conferenceProfessionals at a happy hour/networking mixer

Professional Conferences & Summits

Your attendees came to meet people, but they're all just standing around waiting for someone else to make the first move. This networking event app breaks the ice so actual business gets done.

Attendees leave with real contacts, not just business cards
Session feedback scores go up (because people are happier)
Sponsors actually see ROI from their booth investment
People register early next year because they remember the fun

Corporate Offsites & Company Retreats

You spent thousands to get everyone in one room, but your sales team is still talking to sales and your engineers are hiding in the corner. This networking event app gets silos talking.

Marketing finally talks to Product (for real)
Remote employees feel included, not like outsiders
The introverts actually get to participate
People leave feeling like a team, not a collection of departments

Chamber of Commerce & Business Mixers

Your members pay to network, but most of them are terrible at it. Give them a tool that actually works. They'll thank you — and renew their membership.

New members feel welcome on day one
Longtime members actually meet new people
Referrals increase because real relationships form
Your events become known as 'the ones where you actually connect'

Alumni Homecoming & Reunion Events

People came back to see old friends, but they're nervous about the awkward 'what have you been up to for 10 years' conversation. This networking event app makes reconnecting fun again.

Recent grads and legacy alumni actually mingle
People stay longer (hello, bar tab revenue)
Photo-worthy moments get shared on social media
Next year's attendance grows organically

Young Professional & Social Mixers

Young professionals want to network, but they're terrified of the awkward small talk. This networking event app gives them permission to approach strangers and have actual fun doing it.

First-timers come back because they actually met people
The 'stand by the wall and stare at phone' crowd gets involved
Real friendships form, not just LinkedIn connections
Word-of-mouth grows your regular attendance

Compare

Networking Event App vs Traditional Event Apps

Feature	Old School Event Apps	Networking Event App
Conversation Starter	LinkedIn stalking beforehand	Built into every prompt
Engagement Level	People check session times and leave	People actually talk to each other
Follow-up Rate	<5% actually connect after	~60% follow up naturally
Approach Anxiety	Very high	Low — the game does the work
Setup Time	Weeks of development	5 minutes
What People Remember	The bad coffee	The fun game and people they met

Inspiration

Example Prompts for Networking Event App

Taken from the Business Networking 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.

What type of event?

Company Event Networking Night University Club Church Gathering Chamber Mixer

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Find someone who has started more than one business, and ask them what they're most excited about right now
2
Find someone who has won an award for their entrepreneurial efforts, and ask them what's the best advice they've ever gotten
3
Find someone who has volunteered for a charity or nonprofit organization, and ask them what's the best trip they've ever taken
4
Find someone who has read more than 10 books in the past year, and ask them what song they can't stop listening to right now
5
Find someone who has traveled to more than three countries, and ask them what they're looking forward to this week
6
Find someone who can speak more than two languages, and ask them about a place they'd love to visit next
7
Find someone who has worked in a different industry before starting their current venture, and ask them what a fun fact about themselves is
8
Find someone who has a personal story about why they started their business, and ask them what their idea of a perfect meal is
9
Find someone who has a hidden talent, like juggling or doing magic tricks, and ask them what their favorite way to spend a Friday night is
10
Find someone who would share their biggest fear/success about their business, and ask them what a fun fact about themselves is
11
Find someone who has been on a podcast about their startup, and ask them what their go-to comfort food is
12
Find someone who is working on startup that has a social impact, and ask them what their favorite way to spend a Friday night is

See all 65 prompts in the Business Networking template · Browse all templates

Alternatives

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")	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do people actually use a networking event app?

Yes — because it’s not a chore, it’s a game. Traditional event apps feel like homework. This feels like recess. We see 80-95% voluntary participation at events, which is basically unheard of for networking tools.

How is this different from a typical event app?

Normal event apps are schedules and maps — boring but necessary. This is an icebreaker that happens to live on a phone. It’s designed to get people talking, not just checking session times. Plus, no download required.

Will introverts hate this?

Actually, introverts love it. Why? Because it gives them a script and a reason to approach someone. They don’t have to think of a clever opener — the bingo prompt does it for them. It’s structured, low-pressure, and self-paced.

What kind of events work best with a networking event app?

Industry conferences, chamber of commerce mixers, alumni events, corporate offsites, young professional happy hours, and pretty much anywhere people are supposed to meet but usually don't. Works for 20 people or 5,000.

How do I measure if it worked?

The dashboard shows you live participation, how many connections were made, which prompts were most popular, and post-event survey results. Organizers consistently see 3-5x more conversations per person vs traditional networking.

The Simple Way to Get People Talking

Jam Bingo gets people having meaningful conversations and meeting as many new people as possible.

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Networking Event App

What is this Networking Event App?