Speed Networking Bingo

How to run this activity

Facilitator guidance

Give a brief example, encourage introductions and make participation voluntary, with the option to pass without sharing personal details. Check the group size and participants’ interests, and consider a 3×3 board for smaller groups. On a 5×5 board, suggest a line of five rather than a full card; adjust the winning line to suit smaller boards.

Safety and inclusion

Use inclusive language and never pressure anyone to disclose private information. Offer opt-outs and alternative squares, and check that the cues can occur with the people attending. Make sure winning lines are achievable, cues are varied and the activity is accessible to participants.

Full prompt list

1. An introduction finished within a minute
2. Two people discover a shared interest
3. A contact asks an unexpected question
4. A career change mentioned
5. A business challenge summarised clearly
6. A helpful resource offered
7. Someone practises their elevator pitch
8. A new industry connection
9. A contact from another region
10. An introduction made through a third person
11. A guest shares a recent success
12. A project idea gets explored
13. A person asks how they can help
14. A conversation about ideal customers
15. A surprising overlapping skill
16. A follow-up call agreed
17. A digital contact exchanged
18. A short and memorable pitch
19. A question about future plans
20. An example of useful collaboration
21. A person who came alone
22. A contact who gives helpful feedback
23. A new specialist skill discovered
24. A genuine thank-you before moving on

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