Campus apps by department
Admissions, orientation, student life, and more — one campus app that works across departments.
Campus apps by department
Admissions, orientation, student life, and more — one campus app that works across departments.
Build unlimited event apps on one license
One partnership for unlimited campus events — orientation, tours, student life, and everything in between.
Build unlimited event apps on one license
One partnership for unlimited campus events — orientation, tours, student life, and everything in between.
Compare event app platforms
See how Guidebook stacks up against other event app and registration platforms.
Compare event app platforms
See how Guidebook stacks up against other event app and registration platforms.
Event apps for nonprofit and community programs
Give members, volunteers, and donors one branded app for conferences, fundraisers, and year-round community.
Event apps for nonprofit and community programs
Give members, volunteers, and donors one branded app for conferences, fundraisers, and year-round community.
Campus integrations and an open API
Connect Guidebook with the campus systems, APIs, and tools your team already uses.
Campus integrations and an open API
Connect Guidebook with the campus systems, APIs, and tools your team already uses.
Event apps for corporate and enterprise teams
Internal meetings, offsites, and large-scale corporate events — with the branding and control enterprise teams need.
Event apps for corporate and enterprise teams
Internal meetings, offsites, and large-scale corporate events — with the branding and control enterprise teams need.
Create a branded event app with no coding
Put schedules, maps, resources, and updates in every attendee's pocket — built for campus events and programs.
Create a branded event app with no coding
Put schedules, maps, resources, and updates in every attendee's pocket — built for campus events and programs.
Launch a branded, white-label event app
A white-label event app with your branding, your content, and your attendee experience — no coding required.
Launch a branded, white-label event app
A white-label event app with your branding, your content, and your attendee experience — no coding required.
Everything in the Guidebook platform
Explore the features event teams use to engage attendees before, during, and after the event.
Everything in the Guidebook platform
Explore the features event teams use to engage attendees before, during, and after the event.
One app for in-person and virtual attendees
The same schedule, networking, and updates whether people are in the room or joining remotely.
One app for in-person and virtual attendees
The same schedule, networking, and updates whether people are in the room or joining remotely.
Event apps built for associations
Annual meetings, chapter events, and member engagement — without rebuilding a new app every year.
Event apps built for associations
Annual meetings, chapter events, and member engagement — without rebuilding a new app every year.
A branded event website that matches the app
Promote the event, collect interest, and keep branding consistent from the first click to check-in.
A branded event website that matches the app
Promote the event, collect interest, and keep branding consistent from the first click to check-in.
Plan, run, and measure events on one platform
App, registration, badges, and websites in one workflow — so planning isn't a pile of disconnected tools.
Plan, run, and measure events on one platform
App, registration, badges, and websites in one workflow — so planning isn't a pile of disconnected tools.
Keep members engaged between events
One branded app for the conference and everything that happens the other 51 weeks of the year.
Keep members engaged between events
One branded app for the conference and everything that happens the other 51 weeks of the year.
The conference app attendees actually use
Schedules, maps, networking, and live updates for annual meetings, summits, and multi-day conferences.
The conference app attendees actually use
Schedules, maps, networking, and live updates for annual meetings, summits, and multi-day conferences.
Registration that feeds your app and badges
Collect registrations, payments, and attendee data in the same platform as your event app.
Registration that feeds your app and badges
Collect registrations, payments, and attendee data in the same platform as your event app.
Design and print event badges in one place
Custom badges, QR check-in, and on-site printing — without a separate badge vendor.
Design and print event badges in one place
Custom badges, QR check-in, and on-site printing — without a separate badge vendor.
A Smaller School?
Deliver a polished, branded event experience without a large team or a big budget.
A Smaller School?
Deliver a polished, branded event experience without a large team or a big budget.
Running Family Programs?
Give families everything they need, from schedules and maps to real-time updates, all in one place.
Running Family Programs?
Give families everything they need, from schedules and maps to real-time updates, all in one place.
Coordinating Move-In Day?
Share updates, manage events, and keep students informed from move-in through the academic year.
Coordinating Move-In Day?
Share updates, manage events, and keep students informed from move-in through the academic year.
Offering Campus Tours?
Deliver branded, self-guided tour experiences with interactive maps and rich media, available 24/7.
Offering Campus Tours?
Deliver branded, self-guided tour experiences with interactive maps and rich media, available 24/7.
Organising a Career Fair?
Simplify logistics for students, employers, and Career Services staff with one easy-to-use app.
Organising a Career Fair?
Simplify logistics for students, employers, and Career Services staff with one easy-to-use app.
Managing Alumni Events?
Plan reunions, regional events, and fundraising campaigns with an app built for alumni engagement.
Managing Alumni Events?
Plan reunions, regional events, and fundraising campaigns with an app built for alumni engagement.
Boost Student Engagement
One hub for schedules, resources, and events that keeps students connected throughout the academic year.
Boost Student Engagement
One hub for schedules, resources, and events that keeps students connected throughout the academic year.
Planning Orientation?
Help new students feel prepared from day one with schedules, campus resources, and real-time updates in one app.
Planning Orientation?
Help new students feel prepared from day one with schedules, campus resources, and real-time updates in one app.
Running Admissions Events?
Manage open houses, tours, and yield events with a branded app that saves time and engages prospective students.
Running Admissions Events?
Manage open houses, tours, and yield events with a branded app that saves time and engages prospective students.
Get a custom Sponsorship Package Template
Stop starting from scratch. Grab free templates that helWe'll build a tailored sponsorship package with suggested pricing, tiers, and benefits..for your specific event.p you build professional sponsorship packages and close deals faster.
Get a custom Sponsorship Package Template
Stop starting from scratch. Grab free templates that helWe'll build a tailored sponsorship package with suggested pricing, tiers, and benefits..for your specific event.p you build professional sponsorship packages and close deals faster.
Plan Your Next Event Without Missing a Beat.
From venue selection to post-event wrap-up, this free checklist walks you through every step (so nothing falls through the cracks).
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Plan Your Next Event Without Missing a Beat.
From venue selection to post-event wrap-up, this free checklist walks you through every step (so nothing falls through the cracks).
Real Results From Real Events
100,000+ organizations trust Guidebook. See exactly how universities, associations, enterprises, and more put it to work.
Real Results From Real Events
100,000+ organizations trust Guidebook. See exactly how universities, associations, enterprises, and more put it to work.
Flexible pricing for every event size
Find the perfect plan for your needs, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.
Flexible pricing for every event size
Find the perfect plan for your needs, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences.
Join our event experts
Watch on-demand webinars and join live sessions with industry leaders sharing best practices for event success.
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Join our event experts
Watch on-demand webinars and join live sessions with industry leaders sharing best practices for event success.
Guidebook in Action
Book a personalized walkthrough and discover how we help event teams create better attendee experiences.
Guidebook in Action
Book a personalized walkthrough and discover how we help event teams create better attendee experiences.
Your Top 10 Event Tech Needs: Reducing Stress with Mobile Apps - Part 2
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Your Top 10 Event Tech Needs: Reducing Stress with Mobile Apps - Part 2
6. Adaptive Mobile Solutions
Use event apps that enhance engagement and keep attendees informed and excited throughout the event. It can even allow them to participate more and get more value from your event. Check out some platforms that offer mobile app options below.- Guidebook: Guidebook offers a user-friendly platform for creating custom mobile event apps without any coding required. Get features such as personalized schedules, interactive maps, attendee networking, and real-time updates, making it a versatile choice for events of all sizes. Guidebook focuses on simplicity and customization, empowering event planners to create engaging experiences for their attendees.
- Cvent: Cvent is a comprehensive event management platform that includes a robust mobile app component. It offers features such as event registration, attendee management, agenda building, session tracking, and attendee networking. Cvent's mobile app integrates seamlessly with its broader suite of event management tools, providing a unified solution for planning, promoting, and executing events.
- Sched: Sched is a flexible event management platform that includes a mobile app for organizing schedules, sessions, speakers, and attendee interactions. It offers customizable branding options, real-time updates, and social media integration to enhance engagement. Sched's focus is on providing event organizers with easy-to-use tools for creating and managing dynamic event experiences.
- Whova: Whova is an all-in-one event management platform that includes a feature-rich mobile app for attendees and organizers. It offers tools for event registration, agenda building, networking, sponsor engagement, and attendee feedback. Whova's mobile app is known for its user-friendly interface, extensive customization options, and robust analytics capabilities, making it a popular choice for a wide range of events.
7. Versatile and Customizable App Features
Do something different and increase the impact of your event. Look for tech solutions that are versatile and customizable, allowing event organizers to tailor the platform to their specific event needs, looks, and goals.- Advanced Schedules
- Allow your attendees to plan their day in advance - and take control with preset schedules, limited session capacity, and more.
- Forms and Surveys
- Gather information from your audience before, during, and after your event. Dietary requirements? Quizzes? Feedback surveys? Easily build what you need.
- Interactive Maps
- Answer fewer questions and give attendees more autonomy. Highlight important locations and showcase sponsors and exhibitors in your app.
- Powerful Metrics Panel
- Understand the success of your work - see which content resonated and what your audience wants from your app, and continuously iterate.
8. Continuous Innovation with Mobile Apps
Partner with technology that is always improving, addressing challenges, and incorporating user feedback for ongoing improvement. Technology should evolve with the industry and its customers. Here are some questions that you can ask event app providers to assess if they are committed to innovation and continuous product improvement.Development Approach and Roadmap:
- How do you approach innovation and ongoing improvement in your mobile app development process?
- Can you provide insights into your product roadmap and any upcoming features or enhancements planned for the mobile app?
- How do you gather feedback from users, and how does this feedback influence your development priorities?
Track Record of Updates and Iterations:
- Can you share examples of recent updates or iterations made to the mobile app to address user feedback or incorporate new technologies?
- How frequently do you release updates, and what is your process for implementing user-requested features or fixing issues?
- Have there been any instances where you've introduced innovative features or functionalities to the mobile app, and if so, can you describe them?
Commitment to Technology Trends and Adaptability:
- How do you stay informed about emerging technology trends and industry best practices relevant to mobile app development?
- Are you proactive in adopting new technologies or methodologies to enhance the mobile app's performance, security, or user experience?
- Can you provide examples of how you've adapted your mobile app in response to changes in user behavior, market dynamics, or technological advancements?
9. Seamless Integration with Other Event Tech
You don't have to spend ages integrating technology with your current process. Use solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing event structures, ensuring a smooth and efficient incorporation into the event planning process. For example, when considering if a mobile app will integrate with your event registration platform, it's essential to ask the following questions:Compatibility and Integration Process:
- How does the mobile app integrate with our current event registration platform?
- What technical requirements or specifications are needed to ensure seamless integration?
- Is there an API (Application Programming Interface) available for connecting the mobile app with our registration platform, and if so, what functionalities does it support?
Data Synchronization and Security:
- How does the integration handle data synchronization between the mobile app and the registration platform?
- What measures are in place to ensure the security and privacy of attendee information during data transfer?
- Can attendee data collected through the mobile app be securely stored and accessed within our existing registration platform?
User Experience and Features:
- What features and functionalities does the mobile app offer to enhance the event experience for attendees?
- How customizable is the mobile app interface, and can it be branded to match our event's branding guidelines?
- Can attendees seamlessly transition between the mobile app and the registration platform without any disruptions or inconsistencies in user experience?
10. Effective Search Functions
Attendees need to find the right information with ease. Technology should provide robust search functionalities, supporting users within the app or platform. As always, make sure to check product reviews before you decide. I'd love to hear more about your thoughts and difficulties when exploring technology for your next event. And if you missed it, check out part 1!
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