Patent attributes
A matchmaking system and method for a virtual event. The system comprises a registration module linked to the virtual environment having registration data of participants of the virtual event. A grouping unit matches the participants in different groups based on matching criteria of the participants. A location in the virtual event and metadata for each group is generated based on the matching criteria. An instance of the virtual event is assigned to each group. Each participant is invited to join the matched group. The invitation comprises at least a portion of the metadata of the matched group. Each participant joining the group is granted membership and access to the matched group. The joined participants can communicate with other members of the matched group.
