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Not Too Fancy
Point of Entry
Blurred Boundaries
Native and Web
ARS Revival
Event apps are becoming a standard component of an
event professional’s toolkit, similar to online registration 10
years ago.
Event apps have evolved into more integrated platforms.
The new wave of event apps are integrated event manage-
ment and engagement systems.
Fancy features such as iBeacons, NFC and RFID are still not
fully understood by most event professionals. Event professio-
nals require apps that deliver key features in a reliable way.
Choosing an app that is both native and web enabled (hy-
brid) is a growing requirement in the event professional
community.
Planners are looking at using tools that stimulate interaction and
horizontal conversations. Apps are able to fill that gap nicely.
The Holy Grail of Successful
Event App Programs
This combination is the holy grail of sound event app programs that deliver results:
viewed as a core part of your event program
clarity of objectives
integrated into your event process
a clear system of measurement
a dedicated budget
resources allocation
an event app company that supports the process
with an easy to set up interface
= best chance of good results
5Trendsin EventMobileApps
Top Features Event Professionals want The top five features offered by suppliers:
Push notifications Push notifications
Feedback Feedback
Attendee matchmaking Sponsor banners
Registration integrated Exhibitor/Speaker profiles
Registration onsite/check-in Native App Development
FEATURES
TheStateof EventApps
UsageStatistics
5KeyFactorsInfluencingEventPlanners
inUsinganEventMobileApp
Frustrations
21 3 4 5
App Provider
Credentials
Price
and Cost
App Provider
Location
Web vs
Native
Features
The largest research on the use of mobile apps for events
2,000 qualified respondents
The top reason why #eventprofs use event mobile apps is to increase engagement
Attendees not using or downloading the app are the biggest frustrations for Event Planners.
Only 33% of event professionals report 50% or more attendees actually using the app.
of Event Planners do not use an
event mobile app.59%
53% of them are looking to get one in the near future.
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5 Trends in Event Mobile Apps

  • 1. 1 2 3 4 5 Not Too Fancy Point of Entry Blurred Boundaries Native and Web ARS Revival Event apps are becoming a standard component of an event professional’s toolkit, similar to online registration 10 years ago. Event apps have evolved into more integrated platforms. The new wave of event apps are integrated event manage- ment and engagement systems. Fancy features such as iBeacons, NFC and RFID are still not fully understood by most event professionals. Event professio- nals require apps that deliver key features in a reliable way. Choosing an app that is both native and web enabled (hy- brid) is a growing requirement in the event professional community. Planners are looking at using tools that stimulate interaction and horizontal conversations. Apps are able to fill that gap nicely. The Holy Grail of Successful Event App Programs This combination is the holy grail of sound event app programs that deliver results: viewed as a core part of your event program clarity of objectives integrated into your event process a clear system of measurement a dedicated budget resources allocation an event app company that supports the process with an easy to set up interface = best chance of good results 5Trendsin EventMobileApps Top Features Event Professionals want The top five features offered by suppliers: Push notifications Push notifications Feedback Feedback Attendee matchmaking Sponsor banners Registration integrated Exhibitor/Speaker profiles Registration onsite/check-in Native App Development FEATURES TheStateof EventApps UsageStatistics 5KeyFactorsInfluencingEventPlanners inUsinganEventMobileApp Frustrations 21 3 4 5 App Provider Credentials Price and Cost App Provider Location Web vs Native Features The largest research on the use of mobile apps for events 2,000 qualified respondents The top reason why #eventprofs use event mobile apps is to increase engagement Attendees not using or downloading the app are the biggest frustrations for Event Planners. Only 33% of event professionals report 50% or more attendees actually using the app. of Event Planners do not use an event mobile app.59% 53% of them are looking to get one in the near future. Get the free report now Click here