Networking events are mostly about more than the people you meet. But you can make the event run far more smoothly if you have amenities that support connections. How well does your chosen venue support heavy internet use? You may have hundreds of people sharing personal websites, contact information, files, and looking up other information during a network event. Poor connectivity is common in downtown venues where phone signals get bounced around by skyscrapers. So make sure your venue can support heavy internet traffic.
Audio-visual equipment like projectors, screens, and microphones are helpful if you need to make presentations or ensure a speaker can be heard by everyone in a large room.
Coworking spaces, convention centers, lecture halls, and conference rooms are some of the most tech-friendly venues. Most equipment is included in your rental through these spaces but be sure to make a list of everything you need. That way, you aren't scrambling at the last minute, trying to find something you forgot to rent ahead of time.