For successful speed dating and matching...
Attributes and qualities you have
Attributes and qualities you want in a S/O
Orientation you want in a S/O
Cute litte chat cards on the tables, with multiple topics, so you can browse and pick
There will be a matching process in advance, or it would take to long to register at the door. While some matching could be done last minute, most matching is not a good idea. I really wouldn't want to have a straight chick looking for a boyfriend matched up with a lesbian looking for a girlfriend, that would be a big DOH. Also, if you have to have a person who likes peanut butter, I wouldn't match you with someone who has peanut butter allergies. (That is based entirely on the concept that you'll have some disqualifying matches based on what you're looking for. But, if you'd like to chat with more people beyond your qualities that you're looking for, I'd be happy to arrange for more matching.) My brain is jumbling all this in an organized fashion in my head, so poke me if I don't make sense.
Odds are, oh, non-single folks out there... That we'll need your help to run the event. I'm potentally not speed dating because I apparently might end up running it and because I'm batshit insane- and who the hell wants to date the chronically insane? (that was a funny)
*edited for missing )