The Best Event Apps for Every Type of Event: 2020 Edition
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JANUARY 16, 2020
Mobile event apps are no longer a nice to have for big events — they’re expected by attendees. Here are the best event apps to go with.
Event App Due Diligence
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Editor’s Note: This article was originally penned for PCMA’s Convene in the beginning of August, early on in the discovery that the Apple App Store’s change in guidelines could affect branded mobile event apps. Much has been written since, including evidence that Apple is taking action with some event app providers.
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Case Study: Meeting Expectations Doubles Attendee Event App Adoption Year-Over-Year
Eventmobi
AUGUST 9, 2022
Meeting Expectations specializes in designing and executing strategies to achieve event and association management goals. The Event Goal. For their annual ‘Spotlight on HR’ conference, the Meeting Expectations management team wanted to set a new record for member adoption and engagement on their Event App. The Back Story.
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Master Event Planning with a Workback Schedule Template
Attendease
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Picture this: You’ve just landed your dream role in event planning, and your first major project is right around the corner. The excitement is real, but so is the pressure to deliver a great event. This is where an event planning workback schedule can help! Today’s events are more complex than ever. The best part?
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Case Study: CSAE Achieves 90% Attendee Engagement Through Their Mobile Event App
Eventmobi
JULY 26, 2022
The event is three days long and focuses primarily on educational topics that equip attendees with the skills to be leaders in the not-for-profit sector. The conference is a mix of speaker sessions, networking, exhibitor booths, and evening social events. CSAE holds their national conference in a different Canadian city every October.
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Sustainable Events: How Event Apps Reduce Environmental Impact
Guidebook
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. More organizations are waking up to their environmental impact, and the events industry is no different. One surprising culprit is that event planning is often negatively impacting the planet. Instead, its about finding smarter, greener ways to host events.
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6 Tips for Increasing User Engagement on Your Event App
Eventmobi
MAY 9, 2019
The success of an event when it comes to attendee satisfaction is mostly based on people’s opinion of it. Hence, increasing user engagement on your event app is vitally important for the event to be truly successful. The event app industry is on the rise, both in terms of revenue and significance.
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Top Trends Shaping Mobile Event Apps in 2022
EventMB
MARCH 9, 2022
Mobile technology plays a leading role in creating compelling hybrid event experiences. Understanding the key trends for mobile event apps in 2022 is a great starting point for selecting the right apps and working with providers in the most productive way.
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What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe?
EventMB
APRIL 28, 2021
Mobile technology is sure to play a critical role in our much-desired return to in-person events, yet event apps are currently not top of mind. The post What Role Will Event Apps Play in Keeping Events Safe? Will they be used to help ensure a covid-safe environment?
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Are Event Apps Ready for Prime Time Again?
EventMB
MARCH 14, 2022
Pre 2020, mobile event apps were a tried-and-true event technology. However, the technology's demand has waned due to the pivot to virtual events. Considering this, what is the future outlook for the mobile event app? The post Are Event Apps Ready for Prime Time Again? The full […].
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7 Things to Look For in an Event App
Eventmobi
JULY 29, 2022
There’s so much to consider when planning an event. Will you host it in-person, online, or as a hybrid event experience ? What speakers and events will you feature? But one of the most important decisions has to do with the event app you choose. Customize the event app with your own branding.
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How Event Apps Are Shaping Inclusive Experiences Through Better Accessibility
Guidebook
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The conversation shed light on how event technology, particularly mobile apps, is advancing inclusivity and breaking barriers for individuals with disabilities. With accessibility at the forefront, this discussion showcased the transformative role apps can play in creating equitable experiences for all.
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7 Things to Look For in an Event App
Eventmobi
AUGUST 9, 2022
There’s so much to consider when planning an event. Will you host it in-person, online, or as a hybrid event experience ? What speakers and events will you feature? But one of the most important decisions has to do with the event app you choose. Customize the event app with your own branding.
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5 Event App Case Studies that Show the Power of Event Tech
Eventmobi
AUGUST 2, 2022
Technology is the glue that holds a good event together. Whether you’re planning an in-person conference, a virtual summit, or a hybrid event that combines the best of both worlds, the event app you use will have a huge impact on your success. Diversified Communications ULC Cuts Costs by $8,000 using an Event App.
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Top 15 Event App Gamification Platforms to Engage Attendees
Eventmobi
JANUARY 25, 2024
Event organizers are always looking for new and innovative ways to satisfy their ultimate goal: engage attendees and offer them an immersive event experience. Research even shows that 89% of individuals would spend more time on an app if it included some elements of gamification. What Is Event App Gamification?
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6 Tips for Purchasing Mobile Event Apps in 2022
EventMB
MARCH 2, 2022
As the hype around hybrid events continues, mobile event apps are once again key to delivering a cohesive and engaging experience for both online and onsite audiences. Selecting the right mobile event technology has never been more important.
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5 Financial Management Tips for Association Event Organizers
Eventmobi
MARCH 19, 2025
Thorben Grosser serves as VP of Partnerships and Channel at EventMobi, bringing 15+ years of expertise in strategic event planning and industry leadership. In his current role, he collaborates with event agencies and AMCs to enhance their strategic capabilities while sharing practical insights on emerging trends and best practices.
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From Event Apps to Event Management: How Guidebook Is Revolutionizing Registration Software
Guidebook
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
We have listened to our customers’ repeated demands to build integrated event registration capabilities, and we are proud that you all trust us to do so. In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish. And all of them, naturally, compliment our Event Experience App perfectly.
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Case Study: Canadian Meetings + Events Expo 2022 Uses the Mobile Event App to Drive Engagement With Exhibitors
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 8, 2022
For over 25 years, The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) has brought together meeting planners of all kinds – independent, corporate, or government – with event suppliers. Event Goals and Challenges. Event Goal. CMEE 2022 was the second event held in-person after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Challenge.
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Case Study: Canadian Meetings + Events Expo 2022 Uses the Mobile Event App to Drive Engagement With Exhibitors
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 8, 2022
For over 25 years, The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) has brought together meeting planners of all kinds – independent, corporate, or government – with event suppliers. Event Goals and Challenges. Event Goal. CMEE 2022 was the second event held in-person after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Challenge.
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What you need to know before building an app for your event
Attendease
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Event apps have become extremely popular: more and more organizations are investing in these apps because they create a better event experience by making it easier to manage event updates and communication for attendees. Conference & Event Mobile App Features. Deliver an Outstanding Experience.
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Is Event Software Worth It? How to Get Leadership Buy-In
Attendease
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Planning and executing a corporate events program is no simple task. From managing registration lists and building an event website, to scheduling sessions and marketing the event… the logistics never end. The truth is, implementing the right event software saves your team significant time and money in the long run.
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Tips and Tools for Managing Event Schedules
Attendease
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Remember the days of wrestling multiple spreadsheets to manage your event schedule? The complexity of modern event management demands a smarter approach. Traditional event scheduling methods simply weren’t designed to handle these challenges! What Is Event Scheduling and Why Does It Matter?
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8 Technologies That Will Make Events Stand Out in 2019
Attendease
JANUARY 28, 2019
Back in 2015, I introduced five trends I expected would have a major impact on making events stand out. Did mobile event apps, iBeacons, event analytics, interactivity, or gamification have the impact I’d predicted they would? What new trends have eclipsed them in the event space? Mobile Event Apps.
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Crafting Compelling Emails to Engage Your Audience Pre-Event
Eventmobi
JANUARY 7, 2025
Cat Davidson is the Director of Customer Experience at EventMobi, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise in event technology and planner success. In their current role, Cat leads initiatives that help event professionals maximize their technology investments while delivering exceptional attendee experiences.
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Choosing an Event App? Keep It Simple
EventMB
MARCH 12, 2025
Skift Take: When it comes to choosing an app for your meeting, more is not necessarily better. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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Attendease is Nominated in 5 Categories for the Event Tech Awards 2020
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Attendease has been shortlisted for five categories under the Event Tech Awards 2020. The Event Tech Awards recognizes the achievement of companies delivering outstanding digital and technological solutions to the events industry and it takes place in London, each year. Best Event App.
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2025: a year when technology will be pivotal and demand growth polarises.
Prestige Events Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Virtual and augmented reality for event previews, AI-powered event apps, and seamless hybrid event solutions will differentiate successful venues. I believe we will see the power of community and event legacy growing. This could lead to pricing instability in the mid-market, medium sized event marketplace.
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How to Measure Event Success: A Guide to Event Reporting & Analytics
Attendease
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Nothing beats the feeling of hosting an event that went off without a hitch—especially since planning, coordinating, and managing a successful event takes a lot of hard work, education, and resources. Demonstrate the Value of the Event After the event, who are you reporting to: your boss, clients, investors, or other stakeholders?
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Nine Ways to Make First-time Conference Attendees Feel at Home
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
And that makes it critical for conference organizers to ensure that their first-time attendees are set up for successparticularly as a tidal wave of newcomers continues to flood the b-to-b event landscape. So we ask them, but then we also do our own analysis, and we get a good list of these folks that haven’t done this [event] before.
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How Leap Mobile Apps elevates events through innovative engagement and technology
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As smartphones have become ubiquitous in our day-to-day life, it makes sense that event organizers would want to capitalize on their attendees’ usage.
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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Event Planning: How Mobile Apps and Green Venues Lead the Way
Guidebook
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement transforming industries, and the event planning world is no exception. But here’s the good news: event planners and venues are embracing innovative, eco-friendly strategies to reduce their footprint. In fact, the event industry is responsible for over 1.2
Event Registration Technology for 2025: What You Need to Know
Guidebook
JANUARY 3, 2025
The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. In this article, well explore the latest trends, challenges, and benefits of event registration technology. In fact, 80.4%
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Key Pillars to Boost Your Event Registration
Attendease
MARCH 10, 2022
When organizing an event, prioritizing a frictionless, successful registration experience will have a positive ripple effect that can be felt through the entire event and beyond. However, when it comes to event registration, one size does not fit all. However, when it comes to event registration, one size does not fit all.
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Simplify Event Planning with Seamless Registration and App Integration
Guidebook
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In todays fast-paced, tech-savvy world, simplicity is the cornerstone of successful event planning. For busy organizers, i ntegrating registration with your app – via an Event Marketing Website – is an effective way to streamline the planning process. Heres why this works for event organizers : 1.
2020 Event Strategy Guide
Attendease
JANUARY 17, 2020
In 2020, events are going to become an even stronger pillar of B2B and B2C marketing. Top B2B Chief Marketing Officers plan to allocate almost 30% of their marketing budget to event planning in 2020. While this is good news for event professionals, they need to start preparing to handle all of this work that is set to come their way.
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B-to-B For Me
Event Marketer
APRIL 11, 2025
In light of the recommendation era and the acceleration of AI tools, b-to-b event marketers this year are focused on taking personalization from buzzword to practice, customizing content, and making connections with attendees that speak to their business needs and the individual at every step of the journey.
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Designing Events for Introverts and Ambiverts: Creating Spaces for Authentic Engagement
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
For years, event professionals have catered to the extroverted majoritydesigning high-energy networking receptions, open collaboration hubs, and fast-paced, interactive programming. How can we create events that also meet the needs of introverts and ambiverts? But what about attendees who find these environments exhausting?
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13 corporate event trends that will make your events stand out in 2023
SpotMe Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Corporate event trends have changed rapidly in recent years. There’s so much at stake when you host an event. So it’s important to keep up with new corporate event industry trends to make your events more successful than ever. . The popularity of hybrid events has steadily increased over the past few years.
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Six Proven Strategies for Delivering Real Value to Sponsors in a Virtual or Hybrid Event
EventMB
AUGUST 25, 2021
Real estate within digital event environments — from event apps to registration pages — has always been a hot spot for sponsorships. Images on landing pages, widgets on event app home pages, banner ads in speaker listings, and the like have been around for 15 years, and they’re not going anywhere.
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6 Ways Event Planning Software Makes Holiday Party Planning Stress-Free
Attendease
OCTOBER 8, 2024
While the holiday season still feels far away, savvy event planners know that early Fall is the best time to kick-start their holiday party planning. As you start building out your holiday event to-do list, you’re probably searching for tips and tools to make the process a little easier to manage this time around. Let’s explore how!
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Volunteer Recruitment: Connecting With Conference Volunteers
Eventmobi
AUGUST 5, 2024
Volunteers not only help your events run smoothly but also bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Those who are passionate, reliable, and committed to doing their best on event day can help you pull off your conference without a hitch. We’ll discuss the role of your event app further later on!
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Conference Management: What Event Organizers Need to Know
Eventmobi
MAY 23, 2024
How Do Conferences Differ from Events and Conventions? “Event” is a blanket term that includes everything from intimate weddings to mega industry get-togethers. Both conferences and conventions fall under the “events” umbrella. Everything from academic conferences to virtual events is fair game.
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Why Associations Should Embrace Hybrid Events
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Making events that work in different settings for different types of attendees reflects the reality that people need different things from continuing education and collaboration. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent. The demand for such flexibility is growing.
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