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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.

The Hidden Problem Behind Low Event Engagement
June 26, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

The Hidden Problem Behind Low Event Engagement

Low event engagement is rarely about weak content — it is caused by friction, the small moments of confusion that stall attendees. Learn how to remove it and make participation easy.

Your Event Data Shows Who Attended. But Does It Show Who Connected?
June 23, 2026Chris Igos

Your Event Data Shows Who Attended. But Does It Show Who Connected?

Event reports can show registrations, attendance, session activity and app usage. But do they show whether attendees made meaningful connections? Here’s why event teams need to measure more than turnout.

Stop Building Events Around Content. Start Building Them Around Experience.
June 19, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Stop Building Events Around Content. Start Building Them Around Experience.

Content alone no longer justifies attending an event — information is available on demand. The events worth showing up for are built around experience, interaction, and connection.

Why Event Attendance Data Is Not Enough to Measure Event Success
June 16, 2026Chris Igos

Why Event Attendance Data Is Not Enough to Measure Event Success

Attendance metrics can show who was there, but not whether meaningful attendee connection happened. Learn what event teams should measure instead to understand real event value.

Most Events Tell Attendees Where to Go, Not Who to Meet
June 12, 2026Chris Igos

Most Events Tell Attendees Where to Go, Not Who to Meet

Many events are well organised but still weak on meaningful connection. Learn why agendas and schedules do not guarantee valuable networking, and what event organisers can do differently.

Designing Connections That Actually Matter at Events
June 11, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Designing Connections That Actually Matter at Events

Effective event networking is designed, not left to chance. Learn how structured introductions, context and low-friction design turn attendee conversations into real outcomes.

Event Tech Should Solve Problems, Not Just Show Features
June 04, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

Event Tech Should Solve Problems, Not Just Show Features

Event technology should be judged by the problems it solves — engagement, networking, sponsor ROI — not its feature list. Here is how to evaluate platforms on outcomes.

Sponsor ROI Goes Beyond Logo Placement: Why Useful Conversations Matter
June 02, 2026Chris Igos

Sponsor ROI Goes Beyond Logo Placement: Why Useful Conversations Matter

Sponsor ROI goes beyond logos, booths and visibility. Learn how event organisers can create stronger sponsor value through relevant conversations, better interaction design and clearer evidence.

The Best Events Are No Longer Built on Content Alone
May 28, 2026Rhea Mae Mangubat

The Best Events Are No Longer Built on Content Alone

The best events are built on participation, not content alone. When attendees contribute, connect, and take part, the event becomes more memorable and more valuable for everyone.

Why Event Sponsors Leave Unsure of ROI
May 26, 2026Chris Igos

Why Event Sponsors Leave Unsure of ROI

Event sponsors can receive logos, booths, banners and app placements, yet still leave unsure of ROI. Here’s why sponsor value needs to move beyond visibility and towards meaningful interaction.

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)

Most events lose momentum because post-event engagement is an afterthought, not part of the design. Here is how to keep connections, conversations, and value going after the day ends.

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.