The Guidebook - OpenWater partnership simplifies event management for organizations and associations. Collect and manage conference materials such as abstracts, posters, and attendee registration in OpenWater, then send that information to a conference website, mobile app, or virtual platform to create a hybrid experience. 

Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual with Mobile

Academic conference managers and association annual meeting planners have shifted their focus to providing an in-person conference with a virtual component. One of the biggest challenges when organizing a large-scale conference with multiple concurrent sessions can often be collecting speaker materials, and managing abstract submissions. Associations rely on OpenWater’s Event Cloud Platform to host and organize their virtual events. As more associations are turning back to in-person events with a virtual component OpenWater and GuideBook have partnered to create a conference app for associations and societies that host large-scale annual events.  

Merge Virtual and Attendee Networking Over a Mobile App

OpenWater Mobile App powered by Guidebook enables conference attendees to find one another over a branded conference app. Deliver virtual or in-person attendees the right tool to make niche connections, or strike a conversation over a particular session, poster, or exhibitor.          

A Virtual Conference on the Go for In-Person

Give in-person attendees the virtual experience on the go. OpenWater Mobile App powered by Guidebook delivers all your conference attendees the ability to join sessions virtual on the go with the mobile app, as well as, review the conference schedule, or participate in exhibitor galleries. Use interactive maps, surveys, live polls, interactive social feeds, and push notifications to create buzz and increase engagement.      

How to Organize and Host a Conference with OpenWater Event Cloud

OpenWater Event Cloud takes the difficulty out of collecting, organizing, and hosting your next conference. When paired with OpenWater’s Mobile App and In-Person Support, you have access to all the tools and team you need for a successful conference. For more information on how to use OpenWater Event Cloud, request a demo of the OpenWater platform and conference mobile app.