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From venues to vendors, organisers to attendees - we share insights and innovations that make events better for everyone in the community.

Why Most Events Lose Momentum After They End (And How to Fix It)
May 22, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Why Most Events Lose Momentum After They End (And How to Fix It)

Many events create strong energy on the day, but lose value once attendees leave. The real opportunity is to turn post-event engagement into ongoing conversations, stronger communities, and long-term event momentum.

Why Your Event App Isn’t Driving Engagement
May 15, 2026Chris Igos

Why Your Event App Isn’t Driving Engagement

Learn why event apps often fail to drive attendee engagement, and how to design for clarity, value, action and momentum instead.

AI Isn’t for Demos. It’s for Work.
May 13, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

AI Isn’t for Demos. It’s for Work.

AI should not just impress people in demos; it should make everyday work easier. The most useful AI tools reduce friction, remove repetitive tasks, and help teams get better outcomes with less effort.

Why Most Event Networking Tools Don’t Work
May 07, 2026Chris Igos

Why Most Event Networking Tools Don’t Work

Most event networking tools make attendees visible, but visibility alone does not create meaningful connection. Here’s what attendees actually need to start better conversations.

Event Sponsorship Is Broken: How to Create Value Sponsors Remember
May 05, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Event Sponsorship Is Broken: How to Create Value Sponsors Remember

Event sponsorship often fails when value is measured by visibility instead of engagement. Real sponsor value comes from creating meaningful interactions, stronger connections, and opportunities that continue beyond the event.

Why Event Engagement Drops After the Event (And How to Build Momentum Instead)
April 30, 2026Chris Igos

Why Event Engagement Drops After the Event (And How to Build Momentum Instead)

Discover why post-event engagement fades and how to design events that keep conversations, connections, and value moving beyond the day.

Why Event Apps Fail: People Say One Thing, But Do Another
April 28, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Why Event Apps Fail: People Say One Thing, But Do Another

Most event apps aren’t failing because of poor technology, they’re failing because they’re built on the wrong inputs. When you design around what attendees say instead of how they actually behave, you create friction, and friction is what kills engagement.

How to Create a Sense of Belonging at Events (And Why It Drives Return Attendance)
April 22, 2026Chris Igos

How to Create a Sense of Belonging at Events (And Why It Drives Return Attendance)

Learn how creating belonging at events improves engagement, strengthens connection, and drives return attendance and long-term value.

The Hidden Reason Attendees Disengage From Event Apps
April 20, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

The Hidden Reason Attendees Disengage From Event Apps

Event apps aren’t competing with each other—they’re compared to the best digital experiences users have daily. Learn how to reduce friction and improve attendee engagement.

How to Increase Event App Adoption Without Adding More Features
April 17, 2026Chris Igos

How to Increase Event App Adoption Without Adding More Features

This article breaks down the real reasons attendees stop using event apps and outlines proven ways to increase engagement by reducing friction, simplifying the experience, and making value easier to access during live events.

Why Your Event App Isn’t Driving Engagement (Even If It Has All the Features)
April 16, 2026Chris Igos

Why Your Event App Isn’t Driving Engagement (Even If It Has All the Features)

Event apps are often seen as the answer to engagement, but more features do not always lead to better outcomes. This article explores why engagement is a behaviour problem, not just a technology problem.

Understanding the Unique Needs of Event Communities: A Comprehensive Exploration
September 12, 2025Gavin Tye

Understanding the Unique Needs of Event Communities: A Comprehensive Exploration

Discover SixSides, a cutting-edge event platform that transforms how associations and community-driven organisations manage events. By integrating engagement, media capture, and reporting into a unified system, SixSides resolves fragmented planning and amplifies community impact. Serving mission-driven organisations in tech, health, and education across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, SixSides thrives through real-time analytics and gamified networking. Elevate your event strategy with tools designed for enriching experiences and substantial sponsor ROI. Join SixSides in championing events as catalysts for long-term growth and community connection.

SixSides Meeting Bookings: Configurable and ROI-Ready
August 29, 2025Gavin Tye

SixSides Meeting Bookings: Configurable and ROI-Ready

How to design and ship in-app meeting bookings for events, capture outcomes, and report real ROI without slowing your team down.

Not All Value Is Equal: Understanding Every Side of Your Event Community
August 22, 2025Gavin Tye

Not All Value Is Equal: Understanding Every Side of Your Event Community

Discover why not all value is equal at events. Learn how associations, organisers, sponsors, speakers, attendees, and volunteers each define ROI differently.

Why Human Connection Will Always Be the True Measure of an Event
August 19, 2025Gavin Tye

Why Human Connection Will Always Be the True Measure of an Event

Discover why human connection is the true ROI of events. Learn how tools like SixSides’ “Tag You’re IT” game help associations build stronger communities.