Speed Networking can be a great way to meet a number of people and build your office’s community. How to Host a Speed Networking Event. Hosting a speed networking event is easy–all you need is 30 minutes, an open space, and people. To get started, have all the participants fill up the space you are using. Everyone then has 5 minutes to talk to someone they’ve never met, learn about what they do, and share a little bit about themselves.