Watch the new Society App product video

Did you know that videos are processed 60,000x faster in the brain than text? Not only that: We are also programmed to retain visual content better. Studies have shown that the average viewer remembers 95% of a message when it is watched, whereas only 10% when read*. Reason enough for us to spend the past weeks creating a video about the Society App, in which we show you the clear design, smart features and endless possibilities of this app solution for associations and conferences. Today, we are happy to launch our very first product video:

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What’s new: Making new connections just got easier

Having a well-established network is an important part of our lives and one of the main reasons why professionals attend conferences. For just a few days, experts from all around the world come together and create the unique opportunity to make connections that wouldn’t have been possible before. At Conference Compass, it is part of our vision to enable and build powerful connections, so we added some great new features to our apps to make the networking around events and conferences even easier. Continue Reading ->
5 tips for your in-app sponsor promotion

With many in-app opportunities that offer exposure, interaction and insights to your sponsors, it is crucial to know which features offer which benefits to them. By doing so, you can include the right options in your sponsor packages and generate additional revenue for your event. Our head of project management Clara Lluch shares 5 tips for a smooth and efficient in-app sponsor promotion.

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how to provide event sponsirs with the interaction they seek
How to provide event sponsors with the interaction they seek

how to provide event sponsirs with the interaction they seekWith increasingly stricter sponsorship guidelines for events, medical and scientific associations are looking for new ways to offer their event sponsors the visibility they seek. Yet, visibility alone is not enough anymore: How can you enable your sponsors to interact with the attendees in an ethical manner, fostering qualitative engagements and knowledge exchange?

How can a congress app be of assistance?

For most societies and event organisers, their sponsors represent an important budget source for their conferences and educational events. But aside from budget, remember that your sponsors also bring expertise and innovation to your conference. The challenge is to bring these two together, in a way that moves away from plain advertising and towards knowledge exchange. Here’s how your conference app can help:
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5 Tips for your In-App Sponsor Promotion
What’s new: The Event App Lite

Our client’s feedback is extremely important to us as it helps us to improve our apps and service. In the past months, we talked to many clients who planned smaller events or meetings and were overwhelmed by all the functionalities, features and options that our CMS has to offer. It was time for a change and today, we are happy to introduce you to the Event lite! Now, you can choose: Would you like to create an app for a big conference or a smaller meeting? Continue Reading ->

Accurately import & organise your event data in your app Conference Compass blog
Challenge: Accurately import & organise event data in your app

With large amounts of event data and extensive event programmes, the accurate import and organisation of these into your app is of great importance. Feedback from scientific and medical conferences tells us that this data process can prove to be challenging and is at times even a source of frustration. Therefore, we zoomed-in on this challenge and offer some solutions.

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5 tips for a great app structure Conference Compass blog
5 tips for a great app structure

From our UX Designer Annette Voesenek 
Your app structure and the organisation of your event data in your app can make the difference between a great and mediocre user experience. Therefore, the definition of your conference app’s structure is an important factor in its successful employment. Our UX designer Annette Voesenek gives 5 tips for a high-quality app experience. Continue Reading ->
Google catches up with Apple, as it updates its Developer Program Policy

Google catches up with Apple, as it updates its Developer Program PolicyGoogle just announced a recent update to their Developer Policy, including changes in their child endangerment, violence, financial, and spam policies. According to Google, the changes are meant to ‘make Google Play a positive experience for both developers and consumers.’, which we as app developers couldn’t agree more with. Especially the spam policy update caught our attention, as it names new guidelines for apps that contain repetitive content. Here’s the new policy. Continue Reading ->
Here Are 4 App Features That Make Money

A recent study by Event Manager Blog¹ asked more than 2,200 event professionals for their biggest challenge in 2018. The answer remains the same as in the past years: The majority of respondents named budget as their single biggest hurdle in 2018! Luckily, association and event apps offer a variety of features that prove to be real money makers! Our project manager Neta Geva highlights app features that will make – and save – you money.  Continue Reading ->