Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting users in a social environment are disclosed herein. An example system comprises a database storing user profiles each including identity information related to a respective user; public profiles including information viewable by other users of each user, and unique identifiers for social environments. The system also comprises a server configured to receive a message from a first user device, the message including a unique identifier of the social environment obtained from within the social environment; determine the first user device is located within the social environment based on the unique identifier; identify public profiles associated others users located within the social environment; and match a second user of the one or more users with the first user and transmitting information related to the public profile of the second user to the first user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting users in a social environment are disclosed herein. An example system comprises a database storing user profiles each including identity information related to a respective user; public profiles including information viewable by other users of each user, and unique identifiers for social environments. The system also comprises a server configured to receive a message from a first user device, the message including a unique identifier of the social environment obtained from within the social environment; determine the first user device is located within the social environment based on the unique identifier; identify public profiles associated others users located within the social environment; and match a second user of the one or more users with the first user and transmitting information related to the public profile of the second user to the first user device.