Event Industry Trends, Strategies, & Tips
No More Repetitive Work: Reuse Past Call for Speakers Setups
Streamline your speaker coordination and save time with Whova’s Call for Speakers Reuse feature, allowing you to effortlessly replicate past setups for a smoother abstract management process.
Keep Event Documents Organized with Folders
Upload entire folders into Whova to set up event documents efficiently, with resources clearly structured for attendees. New search capabilities make it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Protect Member-Only Tickets—Even Without an AMS Integration
Upload a list of unique member IDs—we’ll use it to automatically verify membership before attendees purchase exclusive tickets.
Map Add-Ons To Exclusive Sessions With Ticket Session Mapping Enhancement
Use Add-On Session Mapping to keep sessions exclusive to attendees who purchase certain add-ons. You can also now test your mappings to ensure accuracy, and exclude ticket types from certain sessions quickly.
Keep Member-Only Tickets Exclusive with Two New Integrations: Novi and Neon
Whova now integrates with Novi and Neon for secure member-only ticketing, helping you protect exclusive discounts and perks.
5 Event Contingency Planning Tips That Actually Work
Experts James “Jim” Beatty, Kim Glenn, and Michelle Scanlon share their proven strategies for risk mitigation in event planning.
From Hours to Minutes: Streamline Session Editing with Whova’s Bulk Move Tool
Use Whova’s Bulk Move Sessions option to shift an entire block of sessions to a new time or day, keeping the order and spacing intact.
New Event, Same Professional Webpage—Reuse Setups for Consistency
You can now reuse agenda webpage and event website settings, and preview past speaker form settings, to keep event marketing setup smooth and consistent.
From Social Wall to Announcement Wall: Reinventing How Venue Screens Power Engagement
Whova’s Announcement Wall effortlessly turns your venue’s screens into a dynamic, rotating display of event updates and engagement.
No More Guesswork: Assign Add-Ons to the Right Attendee in Group Registrations
When an order includes multiple ticket holders, purchasers are now required to specify exactly who each add-on is for. This helps organizers keep track of paid workshops, excursions, merchandise, and more.
Bulk Assign Rooms, Tags and Tracks, and Add Recurring Agenda Items
You can now add a room, track, or tag to multiple sessions at once—helping your agenda come together faster and smoother. You can also add recurring non-session items like breaks, check-ins, and exhibit halls.
No More Side Notes or Spreadsheets: Admin Notes for Call for Speakers
Use Call for Speakers Admin Notes to keep track of submission details such as follow-ups, topic coordination, and decision rationale.
AI in Event Management: Experts Share Best Practices
In our latest Event Insider, two experts outline exactly what AI can do—and what it can’t—when it comes to event planning.
Stop Starting from Scratch—Reuse Past Exhibitor/Sponsor Forms
You can now reuse settings for exhibitor and sponsor forms, plus Passport Contest, making event setup simpler and more consistent.
Agenda Setup Just Got Easier—Schedule Multiple Sessions Back to Back
Schedule several back-to-back sessions all at once with this agenda enhancement—place sessions faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
Speaker Communication Enhancement: Message By Role
You can now send targeted messages to speakers by role—as well as by missing form information—for efficient, clear communication.
Agenda Edits Made Simple: Swap Sessions, Move Sub-Sessions
Use Whova’s Agenda Editing Shortcuts to swap sessions and reorganize sub-sessions in seconds—simplifying schedule changes and saving you hours.
Whova Now Connects with Academic Review Systems
Upload accepted submissions from HotCRP—and soon other systems—to start scheduling sessions right away in Whova.
New Agenda Upgrade: Accurately Showcase Authors for Papers and Posters
Whova now supports a Dedicated Author Field to keep academic conference agendas clear and accurate, helping attendees follow the research they care about.
Increase Efficiency, Ensure Consistency: Reuse Logistics and Speaker Forms
Whova supports reuse of event logistics, custom resources, and speaker forms—leverage past setups to keep details polished.
Whova Now Integrates With YourMembership and Glue Up
Connect with YourMembership or Glue Up to create secure member-only tickets and protect exclusive event perks.
Attract Exhibitors and Sponsors: 5 Tried and True Tips From the Experts
Check out the recap of our latest Event Insider to learn how to engage and retain your exhibitors and sponsors with real, measurable value.
New in Whova Registration: Bulk Upload and Export for Discount Codes
Increase flexibility and efficiency in your registration management with Whova’s bulk import and export for discount codes.
Smarter Agenda Building: Upload, Filter, and Schedule Your Sessions Seamlessly
Use Whova’s new Import Session List option to upload your own list of sessions and plan your schedule directly in the Agenda Center.
Cover Your Bases—Collect Compliance Documents from Exhibitors
Discover how Whova makes requesting and collecting exhibitor compliance documents easy with a central hub.
Exhibitor Trivia – Empower Exhibitors to Boost Engagement and Drive Leads
Whova’s new Exhibitor Trivia motivates attendees to learn more about your exhibitors in an engaging way, driving leads and increasing ROI.
Streamline Member-Only Tickets with Whova’s New iMIS Integration
Connect your iMIS account to create member-only tickets with Whova’s all-in-one registration system, protecting your exclusive perks.
Save Time with New Exhibitor Message Templates
Craft professional, comprehensive communication in just a few clicks with Whova’s new templates: provide shipping instructions, request that exhibitors bring prizes, and offer sponsorship opportunities.
Share Event Templates Across Organizers with Whova’s Latest Release
Whova now supports sharing templates and settings from your events with other organizers—facilitate collaboration and maintain consistency.
Whova Now Integrates with SharePoint and OneDrive for Easy Document Uploading
Our new SharePoint and OneDrive Integration makes it easy to upload your files directly into Whova.
Announcing MemberClicks Integration: A New Member-Only Ticket Option
Verify attendee membership status and level by integrating with MemberClicks to create secure member-only tickets.
Invite-Only Ticketing Enhanced: Restrict By Organization Types in Just a Few Clicks
Whova now offers ticket restriction by organization types—create tickets for broad categories like students, nonprofit employees, goverment workers, and more.
Secure Your Lineup: Email Accepted Speakers to Confirm Their Presentation
Our newest release gives you extra peace of mind; you can now send a confirmation form to accepted speakers to confirm their availability for your event.
Turn Attendees into Ambassadors: Boost Registrations with Whova’s Referral Contest
Boost event awareness and ticket sales with Whova’s Registration Referral Contest, which turns attendees into your event’s best promoters.
Attendee Segments Enhanced: New Categories to Cover All Bases
Learn how the expansion of Whova’s Attendee Segments gives you more flexibility and helps you save time coordinating logistics.
Whova Is a Finalist For 7 Awards at the “Oscars of Event Technology”
We are honored to be recognized at the Event Technology Awards, or the “Oscars of Event Technology,” for the 10th year in a row.
Unveiling Whova’s Join the Crowd: See How Else Your App is Used
Boost engagement with Whova’s new feature, giving attendees a peek at how others are using the app.
Streamline Poster Workflow: From Submission to Presentation, All in One Place
Learn how to easily streamline poster setup and presentation with Whova’s Call for Speakers import.
From Posts to Notes: Turn Community Sharing into Personal Takeaways
Discover how Whova’s Notes help attendees save key takeaways and boost learning during the event.
Introducing Whova’s Cross-Event Comparison: Quickly Spot Differences and Trends
Easily compare your event data side-by-side with Whova’s new Cross-Event Comparison Report – turning hours of manual work into instant, actionable insights.