Find Networking Events
Discover professional networking events, meetups, and mixers in your area to build valuable connections.
Find Virtual Events
Discover online events, webinars, virtual conferences, and remote workshops you can attend from anywhere.
Quick answer: Use the Events Nearby tool through ToolRouter to find virtual events directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolVirtual events removed geography as a barrier to attending great events. You can join a keynote in Tokyo, a workshop in London, and a panel discussion in New York -- all in the same week, all from your desk. But discovering virtual events is even harder than finding in-person ones because there is no physical presence to stumble upon. They exist as links shared in newsletters, social posts, and community channels that you may not follow.
The search_events skill finds virtual events matching your interests, from professional webinars and online conferences to virtual workshops and remote networking sessions. This opens up a world of learning and connection opportunities that geography previously blocked.
This is essential for remote workers who cannot attend in-person events, professionals in areas without active event scenes, people with mobility constraints, budget-conscious learners who want conference-quality content without travel costs, and anyone who wants to maximize their learning and networking without leaving home.
How to find virtual events with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude approaches event discovery analytically, reasoning through event descriptions, expected attendee profiles, timing constraints, and your specific objectives to surface gatherings where your time will be well spent. Instead of returning every event in your area, it evaluates which ones align with your industry, networking goals, or personal interests and explains the reasoning behind each recommendation. This multi-step evaluation helps you make confident decisions about which events deserve a spot on your calendar.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to find virtual events with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Events Nearby tool:
- Ask Claude: "Find virtual tech events this week using events-nearby"
- Claude returns online events and webinars
- Ask: "Which of these are free to attend?"
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Events Nearby tool
Find virtual conferences and webinars about AI and machine learning this month. I want events with recorded sessions too.
Tips for Claude
- Ask Claude to filter for events with recordings available for later viewing
- Specify your time zone to find events at convenient hours
ChatGPT helps you navigate the local event landscape by understanding your interests, goals, and the kind of experience you are looking for -- then matching you with events you would genuinely enjoy or benefit from attending. It goes beyond simple search results by suggesting how to get the most from each event, planning your schedule around multiple happenings, and recommending options for different moods and occasions. ChatGPT can also help with practical planning like transportation and group coordination.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to find virtual events with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Events Nearby tool:
- Ask: "Find virtual events about product management this month"
- ChatGPT returns online events and webinars
- Request: "Which offer the best networking opportunities virtually?"
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Events Nearby tool
Search for online workshops about UX design this month. I want hands-on sessions, not just lectures.
Tips for ChatGPT
- ChatGPT can help you build a virtual event calendar for ongoing professional development
- Ask about events that offer certificates of completion
Copilot brings event discovery directly into your development environment, making it easy to find tech meetups, developer conferences, and team activities without switching away from your editor. Search for events focused on specific technologies you work with, get results formatted for quick calendar integration, and share upcoming events with your team -- all from the same tool where you are already spending your day writing code.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to find virtual events with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Events Nearby tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find virtual developer events this week using events-nearby"
- Copilot returns online tech events
- Ask: "Which of these have hands-on coding workshops?"
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Events Nearby tool
Find online DevOps and platform engineering webinars this month.
Tips for Copilot
- Discover virtual learning opportunities without leaving your editor
- Ask for events that fit into a lunch break timeframe
OpenClaw processes event searches as structured data queries, returning organized event listings with dates, venues, descriptions, and categorization that can be piped into calendar systems, CRM event tracking, or team communication channels. It handles batch searches across multiple cities, date ranges, and event types efficiently, making it the right choice for organizations coordinating event attendance at scale or building automated event discovery into their operational workflows.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to find virtual events with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Events Nearby tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Find virtual events about data science this month"
- OpenClaw returns online events and webinars
- Register for the events that match your schedule and interests
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Events Nearby tool
Search for free virtual workshops and webinars about cloud computing this week.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Virtual events are the most time-efficient way to learn from industry experts
- Ask for events with Q&A sessions for the most interactive experience
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find virtual events with an AI assistant?
Discover online events, webinars, virtual conferences, and remote workshops you can attend from anywhere. Connect the Events Nearby tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Find virtual tech events this week using events-nearby" Claude returns online events and webinars
Which AI assistants can find virtual events?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all find virtual events using the Events Nearby tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Events Nearby tool do?
Search for events by location, type, and date. Find networking events, conferences, cultural happenings, and team activities near you.
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