> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.meritmatch.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Matchmaking Hub: Run Structured Events

> Use MERIT to support structured matchmaking events with attendee profiles, meeting schedules, QR networking, organizer tools, and event reporting.

The Matchmaking Hub helps program hosts run structured matchmaking events for prime contractors, small businesses, agencies, and partner organizations. Hosts can manage event setup, participant intake, attendee visibility, meeting schedules, networking activity, and post-event reporting from one event workspace.

For attendees, the Hub provides a practical event experience: join the event, review your meeting schedule, discover relevant companies, exchange contact information with QR networking, and keep track of the people you met.

## Who the Matchmaking Hub is for

The Hub serves two distinct user groups: the organizations that run matchmaking programs, and the contractors who attend them.

**Program and event hosts** — including APEX Accelerators, OSDBU offices, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and private event organizers — use MERIT to prepare events, manage attendees, coordinate meeting activity, and review event outcomes.

**Contractors** — including prime contractors, small businesses, mentors, proteges, and other participants — use the attendee experience to access event details, view meetings, browse participating companies, and capture connections during the event.

## Core capabilities

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Event workspace" icon="calendar" defaultOpen={false}>
    Hosts can manage event details, attendee access, organizer views, and the operational pieces needed to run a structured matchmaking program.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Attendee profiles" icon="building-2">
    Participants can appear in the event directory with company information, capabilities, and contact details that help other attendees understand who they are meeting.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Matching and meeting support" icon="users">
    Depending on how the event is configured, MERIT can support proposed matches, meeting requests, schedule review, and organizer-managed meeting activity.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="QR networking" icon="qr-code">
    Attendees can use QR codes to exchange contact information during the event and keep a record of the companies they connected with.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Organizer reporting" icon="chart-line">
    Organizers can review attendee activity, meeting activity, schedule utilization, and exportable event data for follow-up and internal reporting.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## How attendees use the Hub

Most attendees use the Matchmaking Hub before, during, and after the event:

1. Join the event from the event link or event code provided by the host.
2. Review event details and any meetings or proposed matches available for the event.
3. Browse participating companies and prepare for relevant conversations.
4. Use QR networking to exchange contact information during the event.
5. Review your meetings and connections after the event so follow-up does not disappear into a spreadsheet.

Available tabs and actions may vary by event. Hosts decide which matchmaking, scheduling, and networking tools are enabled for their program.

## Availability and pricing

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="For contractors">
    Event access depends on the event and your account status. If you are invited to a MERIT-supported matchmaking event, use the event link or event code from the host to join and access the attendee tools enabled for that event.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="For program hosts">
    Organizations that host matchmaking events access MERIT event support separately from standard contractor plans. MERIT supports events from small programs to large multi-day matchmaking events. Contact MERIT to discuss the right setup for your program.

    Host support may include:

    * Event workspace and organizer access
    * Participant intake tools and CSV upload
    * Event page for attendees
    * Matching and schedule support based on event needs
    * Day-of meeting and networking tools
    * Post-event analytics and data exports
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  The MERIT team works directly with program hosts on event setup and scheduling configuration. Contact MERIT at [meritmatch.io/host-event](https://meritmatch.io/host-event) to get started.
</Note>

## Explore the Matchmaking Hub

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Hosting events" icon="calendar" href="/matchmaking/hosting-events">
    Learn how program hosts prepare events, manage participants, and coordinate day-of logistics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart scheduling" icon="clock" href="/matchmaking/smart-scheduling">
    Learn how MERIT supports proposed matches, meeting review, and event schedule coordination.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Outcomes & reporting" icon="chart-line" href="/matchmaking/outcomes">
    Review meeting activity, attendee engagement, and exportable event data after the event.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get started as a host" icon="handshake" href="https://meritmatch.io/host-event">
    Contact the MERIT team to set up your first event or discuss program host pricing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>