1. A method implemented using a computer, comprising: determining a set of individuals available at a first time to participate in an interpersonal communication event; determining a first pairing of individuals from the first set including a first individual and a second individual, the first pairing based on a first matching criterion; providing at substantially the first time a first invitation to the first individual and to the second individual, the first invitation to participate in a first interpersonal communication event; and establishing communication between the first individual and the second individual in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the first individual or in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the second individual.