Overview
UFI set itself a challenge: how to kickstart connections in an innovative way? The answer: an all-new Speed Networking format, powered by AI.
The European Conference and Americas Conference are events organized by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
These serve as vital networking hubs for exhibition industry professionals.
ExpoPlatform developed a Speed Networking platform to maximize connections among participants through short, fast-paced meetings.
Read on to learn how this exclusive solution fuelled quality, curated connections in double-quick time.
Organiser
| Participants | Meetings |
|---|---|---|
European Venue: Messe Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland | 82 | 287 |
Americas Venue: OCV Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico | 102 | 357 |
I am really pleased with how the matchmaking turned out.
We developed a brand-new concept together, and it is always a bit nerve-wracking implementing new technologies, but I think it was a terrific success, and I am really grateful to the ExpoPlatform team for all the effort they put in.
Onsite matchmaking events will become increasingly important to our industry, and I’m proud that we’ve contributed in some way. I look forward to hearing the feedback and am happy to talk to anyone about our experiences.
Director Sponsorships & Partnerships
I was really pleased to have ExpoPlatform on board at the UFI Americas Conference in Monterrey.
People were really happy to have this possibility of matchmaking with precise connections and more time to join and talk to new contacts and make new connections.
This platform is a great way to have new elements for developing business in the region – and having ExpoPlatform was a must.
Quick, quality, curated connections
UFI conferences provide exhibition professionals crucial opportunities to connect, collaborate and share knowledge – leading to new partnerships, business opportunities and industry advancements.
The association struck an official matchmaking partnership with ExpoPlatform for speed networking. The challenge was to create more seamless and streamlined connections for their 2024 conferences.
The new matchmaking solution offered:
- Efficient connections: Facilitated numerous quick, focused meetings in a short timeframe.
- Convenience: No app download or advance registration needed, simplifying participant experience.
- Organized structure: Backend system managed check-in, participant details and scheduling.
- Optimized matching: Smart algorithm connected attendees with shared interests or goals.
- Seamless communication: Automated notifications kept participants informed about meeting schedules.
‘Having ExpoPlatform was a must’
The speed networking sessions at both the European and Americas conferences were praised by participants for the ease, convenience and effectiveness in networking.
Here are the highlights:
- Enabled impactful, purpose-driven one-on-one connections aligned with participant goals
- Curated personalized lists of potential connections, facilitating effortless introductions
- Automated emails with personalized schedules for better planning
- Provided a quick and clear overview of matched contacts
- Eliminated no-shows as participants checked-in onsite and opted-in to participate a week before the event
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