What is speed networking?
Speed networking is just like speed dating, but without the romantic element. In speed networking business people are setup for short meetings, usually about 5-minutes each. It is a great way to meet new prospects and make new business contacts.
How long is each date on a speed dating event?
On a speed dating event, the amount allotted to each date varies; often times it depends on the company organizing the event. As the name suggest, 8 minute dating, for example, holds events that are 8 minutes each. Other companies have events that range from 2 minutes to 15 minutes each.
LA First Dates' speed dates are usually 5 minutes each. They can be shorter or longer depending on the amount of people in attendance. If we do a speed dating marathon with 100 people in attendance, then each date would be 2 minutes each. At an average event you can expect 10-15 couples in one evenining, so about 20-30 people, and in this case each date would be 5 minutes..