Conference Icebreaker Activity

More Than Just Handshakes.

How we turned a conference ice-breaker into a relationship building interactive adventure.

The Brief:

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) hosted its annual Europe, MEPA & South Asia Presidents’ Meeting in Berlin, bringing together current and elected chapter presidents from across the globe.

This influential gathering serves as a platform for training, sharing best practices, building relationships, and shaping strategies to grow entrepreneurial communities worldwide.

EO asked us to design and facilitate a short but impactful conference icebreaker activity to kick off the event. The goal? Create a high-energy experience that pushed attendees beyond their comfort zones, helping them form meaningful connections with as many new people as possible.

The Solution:

We developed Connection Quest – an interactive, conference icebreaker that turned a quick networking session into a memorable adventure.

• Dynamic Challenges – 20 photo and video challenges ensured instant collaboration. Highlights included creating secret handshakes, starting a conga line, and even recreating The Evolution of Man.

   

• Personalised Experience – The app was fully customised with EO’s branding and event themes, ensuring the activity felt like a natural extension of the conference.

   

• Encouraging Interaction – Randomised teams encouraged diverse connections, and challenges required collaboration with new groups and teams, maximising engagement across the room.

The Result:

The EO Connection Quest was a huge success.

• Overwhelmingly Positive Feedback – Both organisers and attendees praised the experience, with many noting how the activity helped them form authentic connections beyond business networking.

• Stronger Community Bonds – Delegates left the session with not only new contacts but genuine friendships and an openness to collaborate throughout the rest of the Presidents’ Meeting.