Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System, has unveiled its innovative networking solution, designed to help event organizers deliver the meaningful connections attendees increasingly demand from in-person events. This fully integrated suite addresses a growing challenge within the industry, as identified in Bizzabo's 2025 State of Events report, where 72% of attendees stated that in-person conferences offer the best networking opportunities, yet only 30% felt their last event provided enough networking opportunities.

Solving the Networking Dilemma

While networking remains a top priority for event organizers, delivering a seamless networking experience has become increasingly difficult. Many events still rely on third-party apps for meetings, creating friction for attendees who must juggle multiple platforms. This leads to missed opportunities and disengagement. Organizers also struggle with siloed data, fragmented workflows, and procurement challenges that slow down the event process.

Bizzabo Networking solves these challenges by fully integrating with Bizzabo's Event Experience OS, eliminating the need for separate networking tools and providing organizers with a unified platform. With Bizzabo Networking, networking becomes a core part of the event experience rather than an isolated add-on.

AI-Enhanced Matchmaking for Meaningful Connections

The AI-powered matchmaking system in Bizzabo Networking is driven by rich data gathered throughout the attendee journey, from registration and content engagement to personal interests. This deep integration ensures more accurate and valuable matchmaking, enhancing the likelihood of meaningful connections.

"Event organizers today face a fundamental shift in what drives attendance. Content alone no longer fills seats — people are coming to build relationships," said Alon Alroy, co-founder and CMO at Bizzabo. "Our integrated networking suite directly addresses this by making it easier for organizers to deliver the connections attendees crave while maintaining operational efficiency."

Features of Bizzabo Networking

The new Bizzabo Networking suite includes several features designed to improve the overall event experience:

1. Data-Rich Matchmaking

By leveraging attendee data, Bizzabo’s AI matchmaking connects the right people based on shared interests and event participation.

2. Seamless Scheduling

Attendees can manage their schedules with web and mobile scheduling that keeps them in sync, ensuring they don’t miss important sessions or networking opportunities.

3. Customizable Location Settings

Organizers can tailor event spaces and location settings to foster networking opportunities, making it easier for attendees to find the right people at the right time.

4. Time-Blocking Capabilities

Time-blocking ensures that attendees can seamlessly schedule meetings without overlapping sessions, maximizing their networking potential.

Elevating Networking to a Strategic Advantage

With Bizzabo Networking, organizers can eliminate logistical headaches while elevating networking to a strategic advantage. By providing a unified platform for attendees to connect, the solution drives higher engagement, better event ROI, and a more cohesive event experience.

"When networking becomes frictionless, everyone wins: attendees make meaningful connections, sponsors meet qualified prospects, and organizers see higher satisfaction scores and return rates," added Alroy.

Bizzabo’s new networking solution helps event organizers meet the growing demand for meaningful connections by providing an integrated, AI-enhanced platform. Attendees, sponsors, and organizers alike benefit from a frictionless networking experience that drives higher engagement, better event ROI, and a more unified event experience.