Intro
Whova is a cutting-edge event and conference management application designed to revolutionize the way attendees, organizers, and speakers interact at professional gatherings. With a user-friendly interface and a suite of comprehensive features, Whova streamlines event experiences by providing all necessary tools in one convenient platform.
Function
The app offers functionalities that enhance pre-event networking, real-time agenda updates, personalized schedules, in-app messaging, live polling, and post-event follow-ups. Attendees can explore detailed profiles of other participants, schedule meetings, and join discussion groups, fostering meaningful connections. Organizers benefit from easy check-in management, push notifications, and analytics to track event success. Speakers have a dedicated space to share materials and receive feedback, enhancing audience engagement.
User experience
Users praise Whova for its intuitive navigation and sleek design, which significantly reduces the learning curve for first-time users. The app's smart recommendations for sessions and networking opportunities based on user preferences create a tailored experience, ensuring no attendee misses out on relevant content or potential connections. Seamless integration with social media further encourages sharing and extends the reach of event conversations.
Advantage
One of Whova's key advantages lies in its ability to boost networking effectiveness. By leveraging AI-powered matchmaking, it connects individuals with shared interests, making networking more efficient and productive. Its robust virtual conference capabilities, including live streaming and virtual booths, have proven invaluable in the era of hybrid events, ensuring continued engagement regardless of participants' physical presence. The app's eco-friendliness, achieved through digitalization of event materials, is another notable plus.
Shortcoming
While Whova offers a comprehensive set of features, some users have reported occasional performance issues during peak usage hours at large-scale events, such as slow loading times or notification delays. Additionally, while the app is feature-rich, the abundance of options can initially overwhelm new users, highlighting the need for a more guided onboarding process. Lastly, though the free version provides basic functionality, access to premium features requires a subscription, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious event planners.
User review
Heather DeSpain
This app brings professional conferences to a new level. As an attendee, it gives you new networking and connection opportunities. I particularly like the ability to suggest and find meet-ups to locate folks with similar interests and lunch/dinner companions. I also used it recently as an exhibitor and speaker. The virtual exhibitor booth was well thought out. I hope my next conference in October is utilizing this app so I can explore those features more.
Sherida Shenanigans
I attended a literacy conference that used Whova. The app was such a great tool for determining what sessions I wanted to attend. I was lost at one point, and the map within the app was great for finding the right location for the session I wanted to attend. Whova was great for networking as well; there was a feature that showed who was in attendance, what district they were from, as well as their role within the district. The app is easy to navigate.
Ingrid Shankle
Hey Tim, it was a great experience using the Whova mobile app. Having everything you need at your fingertips and not having to keep up with a daily paper schedule was awesome. My agenda was handy, and I was able to plan ahead for the session that was best for my particular interests. It would've been nice if all the presenters were able to have their slide presentations available on the handouts. Overall, everything was great, and I look forward to attending next year.
Victoria Respass
This app made our entire event experience so flawlessly simple. It was an amazing tool that allowed (and continues to allow post event) me to easily communicate with everyone at the event and to easily choose which classes I wanted to attend. The map feature was extremely helpful for those like me who are directionally challenged. I had a wonderful experience with this app and can't say enough good things about it!! Thank you Whova!!
Gillian Pooley's
This was a great platform for all Conference attendees, from those presenting seminars and keynotes to those participating. The app was easy for all ages to use as the service indicator buttons were clear and concise. The brilliance was being able to share seminar details with attendees and message them as a group or individually and it upload on other social media if desired. Being able to load photos and videos in a safe place was a masterstroke as were the community boards.
Terri Cronbaugh
I have used other conference apps and this one was much simpler to use. We had one session that did not show on the survey and they had it fixed quickly. The app also promoted attendee interactions and a central place we could communicate about the conference, fun activities, meet-ups, even ride shares.
David Banks
Exceptional way to organize events. The app was easy to use, and the organizers were able to keep everyone informed about the event. As a presenter, I was able to ask my audience questions and get to know them before the presentation, and I could easily address any questions they had before my presentation or during the presentation.
D Lai
The app has helped to connect with fellow forum attendees during and after the event. During the event, I can arrange meetings, share ideas without knowing their emails and contact numbers. The document tool to send all attachments at one shot is also much appreciated
Arthur Mawuntu
First time user as a participant. This app gave an extra value for my conference, especially in the interaction between participants. The menus' navigation is not really familiar but I can get to it after sometimes
Don Blackwell
Very smooth app to use and navigate! I really like the fact items from the symposium are available for 3 months after. Great material and a great way to connect with others in my industry.
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TeenAward-winning mobile event app