How to find networking events that aren't on Google

TL;DR

• Many networking events aren’t on Google or Eventbrite.
• 75.8% of public Luma events are hidden from Luma’s discover page.
• 76% of networking events are hidden.
• Hidden Events lists these unfeatured events across many cities.
• Use the event checker, city pages, and category filters to find them.

If you rely on Google or Eventbrite to find networking events, you’re missing out. Many events aren’t visible there, and even Luma’s own discover page skips a large share. Here’s how to find networking events that are public but stay off the radar of the usual platforms.

How many networking events are hidden from Google and Eventbrite?

Many networking events aren’t found on Google or Eventbrite because they’re not featured on major discovery pages. Hidden Events tracks 1250 networking events, and 76% of them are hidden from Luma’s discover page.

Hidden Events reveals 2392 public Luma events that don’t appear on Luma’s discover page. That hidden share is 75.8% across all cities, showing just how much you miss if you search the usual way. Networking events are even more likely to be hidden: 76% aren’t featured. So, if you’re looking for San Francisco networking events or NYC networking events, you won’t see many on Google or Eventbrite.

To see all the Luma events we track, visit all the Luma events we track. This list is refreshed every four hours and includes both featured and hidden events.

Finding these hidden events opens new doors for networking, especially in cities where the hidden share is high. The table below shows just how much is missing from the usual discovery sites.

Hidden Events lets you see what Google and Eventbrite miss.

Key takeaway: Many networking events are public but not listed on the big discovery pages. You need to look elsewhere to find them.

Why do so many events stay hidden from Luma’s discover page?

A large share of public events aren’t visible on Luma’s discover page. Across all cities, 75.8% of public Luma events are hidden. This means that even if you use Luma’s discover page, you miss many networking opportunities.

Networking is even more affected: 76% of networking events are hidden from discover. These events are public, but you won’t see them unless you have the direct link or use a tool like Hidden Events. That explains why searching Google or Luma often leaves you empty-handed.

If you’re curious about why this gap exists, our guide to why luma events are hidden explains the difference between public, featured, and hidden events. But the main point is simple: many networking events are out there, but invisible to standard searches.

How does the hidden share differ between cities?

The hidden share of events isn’t the same everywhere. In Austin, 92.2% of events are hidden. In Lisbon, it’s 50.7%. That means your odds of missing out depend a lot on where you search.

Hidden Events tracks events in many cities. 22 cities have at least half their events hidden. If you want to see the full picture in a place like Miami events or Austin events, you’ll need to look beyond Luma’s discover page. The city events widget can help you track new listings as they go live.

Here’s a quick comparison:

For more detail on your city, check San Francisco events, Seattle events, or London events.

When are networking events most active?

Tuesday is the busiest day for events across all cities, with 19.3% of events starting then. If you’re searching for networking opportunities, plan for Tuesday.

You can filter by day and category on Hidden Events to find the timing that works for you. Many networking events are public but hidden, so using the right filters makes a difference. If you want to keep up with what’s happening this week, 1013 events are starting in the next seven days.

If you’re interested in other categories, the our guide to ai events near me shows how to find events by topic and time.

Key takeaway: The timing of events matters. Many networking events are public but not where you expect to find them, and the busiest day is Tuesday.

What tools can help you find hidden networking events?

Hidden Events offers several tools for finding networking events you won’t see on Google or Eventbrite. The event checker lets you paste any Luma event link to see if it’s hidden from Luma’s discover page. The add-event page allows organizers to add their own Luma calendars, making new events visible in about ten minutes.

You can browse San Francisco networking events, Seattle networking events, or Austin networking events to see what’s coming up locally. For hackathons, see our guide to how to find hackathons, which covers strategies for finding events that aren’t on the big discovery platforms.

If you’re an organizer, submitting your Luma calendar is free and doesn’t require a login. For attendees, these tools mean you can uncover events others miss.

How do hidden networking events compare to other categories?

Networking isn’t the only type of event that gets hidden. Startup events have the highest hidden share at 84.2%. The lowest hidden share is in the Crypto category, at 55.9%.

This means your chance of finding a hidden event depends on what you’re looking for. For networking, 76% are hidden, which is higher than some categories. You can explore different topics on Hidden Events or find city-specific guides like our guide to events in nyc.

Key takeaway: The hidden share varies by category. Some topics are even more hidden than networking, so use filters to explore widely.

Ready to discover what you’ve been missing? Browse all the Luma events we track and see what’s happening in your city.

About the author. Himanshu Saleria, Founder, Hidden Events. I love meeting people. I’ve been attending events, hosting them, and picking up patterns along the way for what makes a gathering worth showing up to. Hidden Events surfaces what I’ve been finding. Himanshu Saleria on LinkedIn