Need inspiration to keep online conferences engrossing? Or perhaps you’re assembling a new team and want a good method to introduce the team to each other? Either way, here’s a great virtual conference entertainment icebreaker that uses the fact everyone is dialling in from home.
As the online conference starts, write up directions to all participants that they should find three items from around their room that match three particular conditions. Here’s a list of good criteria you could use, but you can also create more!
“Grab an object that…
…best encapsulates who you are.
…was given as a gift, and tell us about the person who gave it to you.
…sparks joy.
…has the most entertaining story behind it.
…comes from the furthest away.
…doesn’t belong to you, and tell us why you have it.
…is the most unusual.
…you’ve owned for the longest.
…is the most unexpected or out of place.
…you think everyone ought to own, but doesn’t.”
Once all participants have arrived and had a chance to grab the items, start the meeting with a round of introductions. As well as announcing their name, job title, and whatever other standard pieces of information you request, tell each person to introduce the items they’ve found as well, and why it fulfils the criterion you gave above. You’ll get to listen to some incredible stories that will provide a far better understanding of each participant’s character than the standard boring virtual event entertainment options!
If you enjoy this idea, Hivemind offers over 100 different virtual entertainment and virtual shows. Ranging from gameshows to talk-shows, wellness classes to workshops, our professional and inspiring hosts will transform your online meeting into an immersive experience that gets your group talking, laughing, and genuinely getting to know one another. Learn more about our virtual entertainment ideas here!
