How to Host Your Own Event at Network School

Network School encourages members to organize events that contribute to the community. Common event types include workshops where you teach a skill, speaker sessions where you present on a topic, discussion groups around specific themes, social events like movie nights or game tournaments, and cultural events celebrating your nationality or heritage. You can also organize off-campus events like group trips to Singapore or JB. The scope is limited only by your imagination and the interest of other members. Events that align with the Learn, Burn, Earn, or Fun pillars tend to get the best attendance and support.

Start by posting your event idea in the NS Discord to gauge interest. If there is sufficient enthusiasm, coordinate with the NS team on logistics: venue space, timing to avoid conflicts with other programming, and any equipment or supplies you need. The NS team is generally supportive of member-initiated events and can help with promotion through community channels. Plan your event details including duration, format, capacity, and any preparation attendees need to do. Simple events like discussion groups require minimal planning, while workshops or presentations benefit from more preparation.

Start on time, keep energy high, and respect people's time by ending when you said you would. If it is a teaching event, make it interactive rather than a monologue. If it is social, provide enough structure to get things going but allow organic conversation. Follow up after the event with any resources or notes you promised. Ask for feedback so you can improve future events. The most successful event organizers at NS are those who create recurring series rather than one-off sessions, building a regular audience and deepening engagement over time. You can apply at ns.com and come prepared with an event idea for your first week.