Mobile apps give you the power to look more closely at your event and gather insights that would otherwise go unseen.
Not all mobile event apps look the same or perform the same functions. The mobile apps that make events and conferences more popular are the ones that benefit everyone--attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and event planners.
Since most event planners tend to focus on the attendee experience, here are 3 must-have features if you want your event app to be a big hit.
Top 3 Event App Features for Attendees:
1. Schedules
Attendees can quickly scan event schedules and customize their agenda.
2. Social Features
Attendees can post on Facebook and Twitter directly from the app.
3. In-App Contact Sharing
Attendees can easily see who's attending the event and network with them before it begins.
And because you’re also focused on getting speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors, we thought we’d remind you of how an event mobile app can make planning easier for you. Here are the top 3 app benefits for event organizers:
Top 3 Event App Features for Organizers:
1. Auto Syncing New Information
We all know events have plenty of last-minute changes. Any updates made in the Event Center automatically transfer to the app, so people are always in the know.
2. Push Notifications
Reach everyone at your event faster! Let your attendees know about important updates or exciting things happening. Keep people connected and engaged by sending these before, during, and after your event.
3. Analytics
See what worked and what didn’t. Find out which sessions and speakers were the most popular, deliver metrics of your sponsor’s advertising efforts, and more.
What other features make mobile apps for events really valuable? Check out the top 7 features that go into developing a robust event app. Or, get a closer look into the specific features that benefit attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors.
