About this session
Networking Mixer is a 60- to 90-minute hosted networking event for conferences, new-hire cohorts and cross-team events where people need to meet beyond their usual circle. It runs in person for 20 to 500 people.
A friendly host runs games that get people talking within minutes, and the mixer is easy to add to a welcome reception or evening event.
People leave having met colleagues outside their usual circle, with a few connections worth following up. The final price depends on your headcount, venue and timings, and we confirm it before you book.
What your people take away
- Start conversations within minutes, without awkward introductions
- Meet colleagues beyond your usual team or office
- Find shared interests through light, inclusive games
- Leave with connections worth following up
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- What each length covers, 60 minutes to 90 minutes
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What each length covers
60 minutes
Break the ice and mixA host welcomes guests with quick games, then rotates people into new groups. Everyone meets several colleagues beyond their usual circle.
- Break the ice in minutes
- Mix beyond your usual circle
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Break the ice in minutes and Mix beyond your usual circle.
90 minutes
Mix, connect and follow upAdds a team challenge in mixed groups and a close that helps people plan who to follow up with. Ideal for larger groups and evening events.
- Break the ice in minutes
- Mix beyond your usual circle
- Turn introductions into connections
Covers all 3 parts.
What’s covered
Break the ice in minutes
Every length- Welcome people with an easy startA host greets arrivals and starts a simple game that gives everyone a reason to talk.
- Get people talking quicklyQuick prompts and pairing games help people start conversations without awkward introductions.
Mix beyond your usual circle
Every length- Rotate through new groupsThe host moves people into new pairs and small groups so they meet colleagues from other teams.
- Keep it comfortable for everyoneGames use light, inclusive prompts, and people always choose how much they share.
Turn introductions into connections
90 minutes only- Take on a team challengeMixed groups solve a light challenge together, giving new contacts something to work on.
- Leave with someone to follow upThe host closes by prompting each person to note one person they want to talk to again.
Tools and materials
- Conversation prompt cards
- Name badges with game prompts
- Group rotation plan
- Team challenge kit
- Host microphone and sound, provided
Who it’s for
- Conference welcome receptions
- New-hire and graduate cohorts
- Cross-team and cross-site events
- Evening events and socials
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Networking Mixer
How long is Networking Mixer?
Networking Mixer runs as 60 minutes or 90 minutes. You choose the length when you book. A 60-minute session covers Break the ice in minutes and Mix beyond your usual circle. A 90-minute session adds Turn introductions into connections.
Can Networking Mixer be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Networking Mixer?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Networking Mixer to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.