What’s new: Choose your event type

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 Medium Event type! Now, you can choose: Would you like to create an app for a big conference or a smaller meeting?

In the selection screen menu of our CMS, you will notice that you can now add two different types of events to your Society app: Large and medium.

  • Large Events offer all the functionalities that you know and love. They are fully customisable and the best fit for large conferences.
  • The new, Medium Event type is perfect for smaller events with less budget. The setup is easy and quick thanks to a pre-selected choice of features and structures.

To give you a clear overview of the differences between the two types, we prepared a comparison. 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.

UX must-dos

1. Analyse your information
The event program and the amount of event data can be vast. Therefore, start by analysing and prioritising your information. What needs direct access and what can be put in subpages? When analysing, take two perspectives: that of your organisation and that of your end user. What do you want to convey and what will they be looking for? Aim to assist them in finding what they want as easy as possible.

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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 ->
What’s new: The Conference Compass Web App

It’s finally here – The Conference Compass Web App! After months of hard work, our developers now present you with our latest feature and a new way for attendees to experience your event app: Anytime, on any device!

The Web App makes it possible to access your event app not only on Android and Apple iOS devices but also on laptops and desktop computers. Now, you can work seamlessly: Plan your conference attendance ahead from your laptop, stay informed and connected during the event with your smartphone, and follow up on your notes or review posters after the event from your laptop again.

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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 ->
Can you create budget with an event app?

The efficient allocation of event budget is a constant challenge for event organisers: Even though event budgets are expected to remain steady or even rise in the coming 12 months, more than 60% of event professionals name budgeting as their biggest challenge in 2018.¹  While the implementation of an event app is a must-have these days, the choice for the right app can make the all the difference! Why see your event app as an ad-hoc expense when it could be a long term revenue generator? Our CEO Jelmer van Ast shares 3 ways in which event apps will generate event budget. 

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Conference Compass - The App Marketing Checklist – A tool to make your Event App a success!
The App Marketing Checklist – A tool to make your Event App a Success

Conference Compass - The App Marketing Checklist – A tool to make your Event App a success!A successful promotion of your event app results in higher adoption rates, happier attendees and a better ROI. However, if you want to effectively market your app, you have to be organized. Start by introducing and pushing your app’s advantages during your pre-promotion and registration process, and keep the benefit-driven communication going during and even after your event. Not only will you achieve a high adoption rate, but you’ll create an active and engaged audience of attendees and potential members. To make the promotion process as easy and fool-proof as possible, we want to share the App Marketing Checklist of our Marketing Kit with you.

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3 Mobile Strategies to grow your Associations Membership

Have you ever thought about using your mobile event app as a membership product? Many associations struggle to communicate with their members throughout the year or to attract more professionals to membership rolls. Yet, the solution could be right in the palm of your (members) hands! Jelmer van Ast, founder and CEO of Conference Compass, gives you 3 easy strategies on how to employ your event app more strategically to attract new members and increase the value of your association’s membership altogether!

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