Conversation Starters

To make new friends and network

What inspired you to attend today?

A great way to understand their interests or goals.

What's your favorite way to recharge or unwind?

A personal, easy going question that opens up shared hobbies.

Which experience zone have you enjoyed the most so far?

Taps into shared experiences and breaks the ice.

If you had a free day with no obligations, how would you spend it?

Fun way to learn about someone's interests or values.

Are you working on any exciting projects right now?

Opens the door to professional exchange.

What's one idea you've heard recently that really stuck with you?

Encourages meaningful conversation and insight exchange.

If you could give a TED Talk, what would it be about?

Creative and thought-provoking-sparks interesting discussions.

Are you more of a planner or go-with-the-flow type?

Lighthearted but insightful-it helps people talk about themselves naturally.

What's the best idea you've heard so far today?

Leads to meaningful conversation around ideas and perspectives.

What's one skill you wish you had?

Sparks imagination and can lead to conversations about growth.

Where are you from, and what do you do?

Simple but effective-invites introductions naturally.

Have you met anyone here doing something totally different from you?

Encourages curiosity and exploration of diversity.

What's something you're passionate about outside of work?

Helps go beyond the professional and find common interests.

What's your go-to icebreaker question?

Meta and fun-often leads to laughs and deeper chats.

What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?

Invites stories and builds instant rapport.

Which speaker or session are you most excited for?

Great way to dive into event-specific excitement.

Do you enjoy working behind the scenes or being front and center?

Insightful and relevant to many roles at events.

What's the most unexpected thing you've learned today?

Encourages reflection and shared learning.

If you could collaborate with anyone here, what kind of project would it be?

Sparks creative possibilities and networking purpose.

Have you checked out the VR or art zones yet?

Casual and event-related-great for shared experiences.

What's one book or podcast you always recommend?

Easy segue into deeper interests and values.

Are you from around here or visiting from somewhere else?

Helps establish geographical or cultural connection.

What brought you into your current field or profession?

People love sharing their journey-makes for meaningful talk.

Do you prefer solo creativity or collaboration?

Interesting personality-based topic that can be light or deep.

What would you say is your superpower?

Fun and empowering-lets people highlight their strengths.

What do you think makes a great idea really stick?

Great for more thoughtful, idea-driven networking.

If you could attend a TED Talk on any topic, what would it be?

Great tie-in with the event itself.

What's something small that made you smile today?

Uplifting and easy to answer-spreads good vibes.

Do you prefer deep one-on-one conversations or group discussions?

Lets people open up about their social comfort zones.

What's one app or tool you can't live without?

Opens up a practical and often useful discussion.

Have you made any surprising connections today?

Good prompt to reflect and possibly make one with you.

If you could instantly master any subject, what would it be?

Dreamy and aspirational-great for sparking curiosity.

What's one goal you're working toward right now?

Encourages sharing ambitions and potentially finding common ground.