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Speed networking and round table formats preferred over hosted buyers, study reveals
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Recent ExpoPlatform research indicates a significant shift toward structured event formats like speed networking and round tables. Data shows that 94% of organizers now favor pre-scheduled meetings over traditional hosted buyer models to maximize efficiency.
- 01Organizers are moving away from unstructured networking to prioritize pre-scheduled engagement models
- 02Ninety-four percent of event professionals support structured formats over traditional free-for-all networking
- 03Speed networking and round tables are currently preferred over standard hosted buyer programs
- 04New data suggests event technology is driving a transition toward highly curated attendee interactions
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