Where networking events usually happen
- Professional associations and chambers of commerce for your industry or city
- Meetups and community groups around a skill or tool
- Coworking spaces and innovation hubs, which often host open evenings
- Universities and alumni groups, often open to the public
- Conferences, expos and job fairs, which have side events and mixers
How to judge an event before you go
- Who is organizing it? A recognisable or verified organizer is a good sign.
- Is there an agenda? A vague “come and connect” can mean a crowd with no structure.
- Who else is going? Look for the kind of people you want to meet.
- Is the price and place clear? Missing details are a warning sign.
Find and save events with Happa
- Open Discover and search for people, events or locations.
- Turn on Near me when location is on to see events close to you, or browse worldwide events.
- Filter by open, live now or ended events.
- Tap Save & remind me on an event to keep it and get reminded before it starts.
Some events in Discover are found from around the web and are marked From the web. Others are hosted on Happa by organizers, some with a verified badge.
Get the most out of the night
- Decide on one goal, for example meeting two people in a particular field.
- Prepare a one-sentence answer to “What do you do?”.
- Follow up within two days, while the conversation is fresh.
- Put the event in your calendar now. Here is how to stop forgetting events.
Common questions
Can I search for events in another city?
Yes. You can search by event, person or location, and browse worldwide events.
What does “From the web” mean?
It marks events Happa found on the web rather than events an organizer created in Happa.
How do I get reminded about an event?
Tap Save & remind me on the event, and Happa reminds you before it starts.
Try Happa
Open Discover in Happa, find something this week, and save it with a reminder.