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Networking event run-of-show template

A minute-by-minute run-of-show keeps volunteers aligned and prevents awkward gaps between rounds. Copy this template into your doc or download as text.

Pond Events team
Updated May 2026 · pond-network.com/events
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What's included

90-minute program with arrival, four seven-minute rounds, transitions, and closing mingling. Roles for door host, floor host, and AV/projector optional.

# Networking event run-of-show (90 min)

Event: _______________________
Date: ________________________
Venue: _______________________
Host lead: ___________________
Door staff: ___________________
Floor host: ___________________

| Time  | Duration | Segment | Owner | Notes |
|-------|----------|---------|-------|-------|
| T-30  | 30 min   | Staff arrive, QR test, WiFi/hotspot check | Host | Test guest link on 2 phones |
| T-0   | 10 min   | Doors open, QR check-in | Door | Target 80% checked in by T+10 |
| T+10  | 2 min    | Welcome + how rounds work | Floor | One-time rules announcement |
| T+12  | 7 min    | Round 1 | System | First pairs live |
| T+19  | 2 min    | Transition | Floor | "Find your next match" |
| T+21  | 7 min    | Round 2 | System | |
| T+28  | 2 min    | Transition | Floor | |
| T+30  | 7 min    | Round 3 | System | |
| T+37  | 2 min    | Transition | Floor | |
| T+39  | 7 min    | Round 4 | System | |
| T+46  | 2 min    | Mutual follow-up prompt | Floor | Guests tap yes on phone |
| T+48  | 12 min   | Open mingling | All | Optional |
| T+60  | 5 min    | Closing remarks | Host | Thank sponsors, next event |
| T+65  | —        | End | | Export analytics within 24h |

## Pre-event checklist
- [ ] Guest link in calendar invite
- [ ] QR printed (2 boards)
- [ ] Hotspot charged
- [ ] Participant cap set in Pond
- [ ] Intent tags finalized (4-6 tags)

## Post-event checklist
- [ ] Export mutual matches
- [ ] Send host summary to stakeholders
- [ ] Debrief: unmatched rate, late arrivals, WiFi issues

Run your next event with structured matching

First event free for up to 15 people. Guest links, QR check-in, timed rounds, and mutual follow-up. No enterprise sales call required.