The Original Speed
Dating & Networking
Experience
Speed Mingle, established in 2001, offered an alternative to online dating for meeting people face-to-face. In Fall 2024, Speed Mingle will relaunch with a focus on participant privacy, enabling individuals to connect for friendship, dating, or business. This innovative approach empowers participants to control who views their information, ensuring their privacy is respected.
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How It Works

The format of a speed-mingling event determines how it operates. You have the most control over the process. Once you connect with someone you’re interested in, you can continue chatting through the web app. When a participant feels comfortable, they can share their personal information through the web app, giving all participants control over their privacy. In traditional speed dating concepts, the host matches participants and shares their information with those they’ve expressed interest in 24-48 hours later. With our app, there’s no need to wait. You can choose to share your name, email, or phone number only when you’re ready. This ensures privacy and anonymity for all participants.

Event Styles

Classic

A classic speed dating/networking event where participants meet one-on-one with their preferences, moving from table to table each round. After each round, they can select whether they want to date, be friends, do business, or just connect with the person they just met. These selections are fully customizable to the group/interest.

Simple

A 1:1 mingle or mixer networking event where everyone meets everyone, regardless of their preferences. Participants will move from table to table each round.

Advanced

Similar to Classic but with the option to assign fixed seats for specific groups (e.g., males or females or any other gender, investors or startups, mentors or mentees…). One group remains seated while the others rotate.

Mixer Match

A mixer mingles dating or open networking events without tables or rounds. Participants can see a list of attendee profiles and make selections based on their interests.

Why Choose
Speed Mingle

Navigating the dating landscape in the 21st century can be challenging, prompting many individuals to seek love online. According to U.S. Census data, over 127 million single people aged 18 and above reside in America, representing nearly 40% of the country’s population. Despite this significant number, many feel isolated in their search for a meaningful romantic connection, friendship, or just a business connection.

In the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns, forming meaningful connections for friendship, dating, or business purposes has become increasingly challenging, even in bustling metropolitan areas. While mobile apps might seem like a solution, the reality is that many people of interest may not be paid members, or worse, could be fake profiles designed to phish for personal information and scam users.

At Speed Mingle, we understand this dilemma all too well. Since our inaugural event in March 2002, we have dedicated ourselves to finding solutions that help people connect more effectively. The key, we’ve found, is not to rely solely on online platforms but to facilitate in-person interactions.

Our extensive research and experience have led us to the conclusion that the best way to find that “Hot Date” or “Perfect Match” is through face-to-face encounters. Virtual connections, while convenient, simply can’t replace the genuine human connection and chemistry that develops when two people meet in person.

Speed Mingle events offer an alternative to spending countless hours on various websites trying to meet people online. Instead, these events provide an opportunity to meet multiple individuals with similar interests simultaneously. To facilitate this, we’ve developed an engaging concept that encourages participants to step away from their computers and engage in face-to-face communication. One of the most significant benefits of attending a Speed Mingle event is that all participants are genuinely interested in meeting and getting to know one another.

Upcoming Events

Say goodbye to the days of racking your brain for pickup lines and icebreakers to strike up conversations. Speed Mingle presents an exceptional opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals for networking, friendship, socializing, or even a traditional date.