What is a Hybrid Event?
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 A hybrid event is an event format where people attend either in person or remotely. Some participants show up at a physical venue. Others can join through a digital platform from wherever they are. The format became...
What is an Event Planner? Responsibilities & Skills
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 An event planner coordinates everything that goes into running an event. Venue booking, catering setup, vendor scheduling, and budget tracking. They make sure the pieces come together so the event happens. Some planners work...
Event ROI: How to Calculate and Why
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 Event ROI (return on investment) tells you if an event was worth the investment. The basic question is whether you got more value out of the event than you put into it. For a trade show or conference, the returns...
What is Speed Networking? Basic Guide
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 Speed networking is a structured activity where you meet multiple people in short time bursts. You talk to someone for about 3 to 5 minutes, a bell rings, and you rotate to the next person. Think speed dating but for making...
What is a Trade Show? Benefits & Examples
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 A trade show is an industry event where companies set up booths to display what they’re selling. Most attendees are professionals—buyers looking for suppliers, distributors scoping out new products, along with...
What is a Webinar?
By: Whova Team | Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026 A webinar is a live online seminar that companies use to train staff, run product demos, or host panel discussions with people in different locations. The main appeal is the back-and-forth between the presenter and the...
Bulk Assign Rooms, Tags and Tracks, and Add Recurring Agenda Items
February 16, 2026 Every organizer knows that building an agenda is no small feat. Even after gathering sessions, coordinating speakers, and finalizing your program content, you still face the intricate task of arranging everything in the right room at the right time....
No More Side Notes or Spreadsheets: Admin Notes for Call for Speakers
February 10, 2026 When reviewing speaker proposals or abstracts, organizing committees often have extensive internal discussions before making final decisions—flagging missing materials, suggesting different session formats, noting follow-up questions, and capturing...