Why You Need An Event App For Your 2020 Event
What is an event app?
An event or conference app is a mobile application that is built to improve the experience for delegates at live events. Customised mobile conference apps are a super tool to engage your attendees before, during and after events by providing all of the necessary information in one place. From getting to the airport to navigating your way through the conference venue, delegates can access essential information with the touch of a button. It couldn’t be easier!
Why you need an event app for your 2020 event:
Communication
At live events, schedules can change on the hour every hour, but, if your delegates have access to an event app, push notifications sent out from the app will allow delegates to find out about changes to the agenda instantly. This will improve their experience and make sure they never miss a session. Delegates have access to the full agenda before arrival and they can manage their agenda and select the sessions they wish to attend in advance. An app also makes communicating FAQs a breeze by including a google map with all points of interest added in like the venue, ATMs, recommended restaurants and off-site venues.
Networking
Conferences and corporate events provide an excellent opportunity to interact with other professionals and grow your network. A built-in attendee list gives delegates access to the contact details of other attendees, speakers, staff and VIPs. This can help delegates network with the right people and set up meetings while at the event.
Eco and Budget Friendly
Printing brochures, abstract books and agendas are not only time-consuming – it is also costly to your budget and to the environment. Abandon paper and print and go eco by having no printed materials at your conference. This will deliver the message that you and your company are eco-conscious and making a real effort to reduce your environmental footprint.
Audience Engagement
Increase engagement with customised inbuilt questions and answers section. These features allow delegates to ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas even in a large group setting. Including a live polling feature in your event app means speakers can poll attendees during sessions which will increase interaction and get real-time insights.
Analytics
Collecting event feedback is made simple with a survey available via the app. This can make it easier for delegates to complete post-event feedback and more likely to collect the most constructive feedback possible. If you hold a similar event year after year, having an event app will capture some key data; What guest speakers do your event attendees want to see at the next conference? What sessions topics are popular? How many breakout sessions are necessary? What did attendees enjoy (or not enjoy)? Using an event app and having a post event survey ready to complete leads to invaluable feedback which you can utilise to improve your event year after year.
Technology has become integrated into our daily lives – and the same applies when attending an event. An event app will provide better value to your conference attendees, and all of the event information right at their fingertips, before, during, and after the event. Want to learn more about how venuesworld.com event apps? Request your event app demo here.
