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Webex Events (formerly Socio)

Webex Events (formerly Socio)
Formerly Socio

Overview

What is Webex Events (formerly Socio)?

Webex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.

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Recent Reviews

Webex Events Review

10 out of 10
September 13, 2023
Incentivized
My organization and I use Webex Events for an annual event. Webex Events simplifies badge printing and registration. This tool also …
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How Webex Events (formerly Socio) Differs From Its Competitors

Hybrid Work Implementation Progress

We have pretty much implemented all of our hybrid work solution, although like most companies it still seems to be changing and adapting to current circumstances. Most people have taken well and adapted easily to the hybrid nature but also there seems to be issues when people return and things …
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Organizational Challenges Faced

The main challenges were getting people used to the new way of working and the different ways people can connect, once people get into the groove it becomes a lot easier. Also returning to the office presents the challenges of IT equipment and making sure people can seamlessly switch between …
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Impact on Organizational Challenges

The hybrid work solutions have certainly made some of the challenges easier as the Webex apps which we installed on everyone's computers are easy to use and pickup for pretty much all users. We can also easily connect with people using this app and it allows easy collaboration across different …
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Hybrid Work Experience

We have experienced that even though it is a hybrid work model that most things actually stay the same, staff can be as productive as ever and the flexibility being the hybrid model affords is unmatched for most people. We have also experienced excellent collaboration whilst using webex and webex …
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Other Products Considered

The Cisco webex products compare directly to other apps such as Microsoft Teams, but we found that Webex was a lot easier to use and had many more features that help with our Hybrid work. The noise cancelling and easy connect features come especially in useful during meetings also integrating …
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Awards

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Popular Features

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  • Mobile Application (10)
    8.7
    87%
  • Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile (10)
    8.5
    85%
  • Responsive Design for Web Access (10)
    8.5
    85%
  • Audience engagement (9)
    8.0
    80%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Verified User
Manager in Other
Education Management Company, 1-10 employees
Verified User
Manager in Customer Service
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 11-50 employees
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Pricing

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What is Webex Events (formerly Socio)?

Webex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://pricing.webex.com/us/en/hybrid…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Features

Mobile Capabilities

Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

8.6
Avg 8.3

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

9.4
Avg 8.2

Online Events Collaboration

Features related to collaboration between attendees during web conferences, webinars, and other online events.

8
Avg 8.0

Online Events Security

Features related to the security of meetings and other events held via web conferencing/webinar software.

8.7
Avg 8.6

Online Events Marketing

Features related to the marketing and branding of online events, and use of online events for marketing purposes.

8.6
Avg 8.3

Virtual Event

These are features for Virtual Event software.

8.2
Avg 8.1
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Product Details

What is Webex Events (formerly Socio)?

Webex Events (formerly Socio) is an end-to-end event management platform powering immersive, intuitive, and inclusive virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. It includes multiple event apps, registration, check-in and badge printing, lead retrieval, and live streaming technology. Webex Events is designed to blend flexibility with ease of use so organizers can host engaging events that support their goals, no matter the type of event or organization.

Webex Events (formerly Socio) Features

Virtual Event Features

  • Supported: Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
  • Supported: Livestreaming
  • Supported: Audience engagement
  • Supported: Event recording
  • Supported: Virtual booths
  • Supported: Networking
  • Supported: Event analytics

Online Events Collaboration Features

  • Supported: Live chat
  • Supported: Audience polling
  • Supported: Q&A
  • Supported: Meeting space storage
  • Supported: Handouts

Online Events Marketing Features

  • Supported: Branding options
  • Supported: Attendee list export

Online Events Security Features

  • Supported: User authentication
  • Supported: Participant roles & permissions
  • Supported: Participant list
  • Supported: Confidential attendee list
  • Supported: Secure file sharing

Online Meetings / Events Features

  • Supported: Scheduling
  • Supported: Record meetings / events
  • Supported: Media
  • Supported: Event registration

Mobile Capabilities Features

  • Supported: Responsive Design for Web Access
  • Supported: Mobile Application
  • Supported: Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile

Additional Features

  • Supported: Sponsor Booths
  • Supported: Registration
  • Supported: Mobile Check-In
  • Supported: On-Site tickets & registration
  • Supported: Floor plans/maps
  • Supported: Social media integrations & promotion
  • Supported: Event agendas & schedules
  • Supported: Attendee networking & surveys
  • Supported: Reporting & dashboards
  • Supported: Lead generation & retrieval
  • Supported: Email customization
  • Supported: Meeting Scheduling
  • Supported: Prospect Intelligence
  • Supported: Business Card Scanner
  • Supported: Web portal
  • Supported: Mobile app
  • Supported: Gamification
  • Supported: Downloadable reports
  • Supported: Event Studio
  • Supported: Simulive
  • Supported: Live-streaming

Webex Events (formerly Socio) Screenshots

Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Video Room: Attendees can chat, join topically based discussion rooms, set-up 1:1 video meetings, and connect from anywhere.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Data Dashboard: From high-level attendee engagement analytics to drill down sponsor ROI metrics, Socio’s Data Dashboard offers insights to see what’s working (and what’s not) in real-time.Screenshot of the Webex Events (formerly Socio) Lead Retrieval feature: So sponsors and exhibitors can capture leads with enriched data by scanning attendees’ QR codes and exporting them straight to their CRMs.

Webex Events (formerly Socio) Videos

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Webex Events (formerly Socio) Integrations

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Webex Events (formerly Socio) Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French (Français), Spanish (Español), Turkish (Türkçe), German (Deutsch), Greek (ελληνικά), Korean (한국어), Dutch (Nederlands), Portuguese (Português), Russian (русский), Swedish (Svenska), Simplified Chinese (中文), Italian (Italiano), Chinese Traditional (漢語), Czech (Čeština), Hindi (हिन्दी), Hungarian (Magyar), Polish (Polski), Serbian Latin (Srpski), Thai, Vietnamese

Webex Events (formerly Socio) Downloadables

Frequently Asked Questions

Webex Events (formerly Socio) gives event professionals event tech to power every stage of the event planning & execution process.

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Reviewers rate Attendee list export highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of Webex Events (formerly Socio) are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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March 21, 2024

Webex Events took a novice to a pro with ease!

Verified User
Manager in Other
Education Management Company, 1-10 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
85.71428571428571%
8.6
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
N/A
N/A
Livestreaming
100%
10.0
Audience engagement
100%
10.0
Event recording
100%
10.0
Virtual booths
100%
10.0
Networking
100%
10.0
Event analytics
100%
10.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
100%
10.0
Live chat
100%
10.0
Audience polling
100%
10.0
Q&A
100%
10.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
100%
10.0
Branding options
100%
10.0
Attendee list export
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
100%
10.0
User authentication
100%
10.0
Participant roles & permissions
100%
10.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (2)
50%
5.0
Record meetings / events
100%
10.0
Event registration
N/A
N/A
Mobile Capabilities (3)
100%
10.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
100%
10.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
March 21, 2024

Great tool, very little room for improvement (but there are some things)

Verified User
Manager in Customer Service
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 11-50 employees
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
68.57142857142857%
6.9
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
80%
8.0
Livestreaming
70%
7.0
Audience engagement
70%
7.0
Event recording
90%
9.0
Virtual booths
N/A
N/A
Networking
80%
8.0
Event analytics
90%
9.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
80%
8.0
Live chat
80%
8.0
Audience polling
80%
8.0
Q&A
80%
8.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
90%
9.0
Branding options
90%
9.0
Attendee list export
90%
9.0
Online Events Security (3)
N/A
N/A
User authentication
N/A
N/A
Participant roles & permissions
N/A
N/A
Confidential attendee list
N/A
N/A
Online Meetings / Events (2)
95%
9.5
Record meetings / events
90%
9.0
Event registration
100%
10.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
90%
9.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
90%
9.0
Mobile Application
90%
9.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
90%
9.0
March 21, 2024

Elevate Your Virtual Events!

Haylie Taylor | TrustRadius Reviewer
Haylie Taylor
Learning and Development Manager
California Teaching Fellows Foundation (E-Learning, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
75.71428571428571%
7.6
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
90%
9.0
Livestreaming
80%
8.0
Audience engagement
80%
8.0
Event recording
80%
8.0
Virtual booths
30%
3.0
Networking
70%
7.0
Event analytics
100%
10.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
86.66666666666666%
8.7
Live chat
70%
7.0
Audience polling
90%
9.0
Q&A
100%
10.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
95%
9.5
Branding options
90%
9.0
Attendee list export
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
90%
9.0
User authentication
90%
9.0
Participant roles & permissions
90%
9.0
Confidential attendee list
90%
9.0
Online Meetings / Events (2)
95%
9.5
Record meetings / events
90%
9.0
Event registration
100%
10.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
Responsive Design for Web Access
90%
9.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
March 21, 2024

This app will take your digital events to the next level!

Verified User
General Manager in Marketing
Events Services Company, 1-10 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (6)
73.33333333333333%
7.3
Livestreaming
70%
7.0
Audience engagement
90%
9.0
Event recording
80%
8.0
Virtual booths
60%
6.0
Networking
70%
7.0
Event analytics
70%
7.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
70%
7.0
Live chat
70%
7.0
Audience polling
70%
7.0
Q&A
70%
7.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
95%
9.5
Branding options
90%
9.0
Attendee list export
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
80%
8.0
User authentication
80%
8.0
Participant roles & permissions
80%
8.0
Confidential attendee list
80%
8.0
Online Meetings / Events (1)
80%
8.0
Record meetings / events
80%
8.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
80%
8.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
80%
8.0
Mobile Application
80%
8.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
80%
8.0
March 05, 2024

Ditch the Paper Conference Guide...There's an App for That!

NO
Nick Orlowski
Director of School Leadership
CS Partners (Education Management, 51-200 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
N/A
N/A
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
N/A
N/A
Livestreaming
N/A
N/A
Audience engagement
N/A
N/A
Event recording
N/A
N/A
Virtual booths
N/A
N/A
Networking
N/A
N/A
Event analytics
N/A
N/A
Online Events Collaboration (3)
N/A
N/A
Live chat
N/A
N/A
Audience polling
N/A
N/A
Q&A
N/A
N/A
Online Events Marketing (2)
N/A
N/A
Branding options
N/A
N/A
Attendee list export
N/A
N/A
Online Events Security (3)
N/A
N/A
User authentication
N/A
N/A
Participant roles & permissions
N/A
N/A
Confidential attendee list
N/A
N/A
Online Meetings / Events (2)
N/A
N/A
Record meetings / events
N/A
N/A
Event registration
N/A
N/A
Mobile Capabilities (3)
N/A
N/A
Responsive Design for Web Access
N/A
N/A
Mobile Application
N/A
N/A
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
N/A
N/A
March 04, 2024

Socio Events is top of it's class for both the platform and the people behind it.

ET
Eric Thut
Executive Director
Netroots Nation (Political Organization, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
72.85714285714286%
7.3
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
80%
8.0
Livestreaming
70%
7.0
Audience engagement
60%
6.0
Event recording
80%
8.0
Virtual booths
70%
7.0
Networking
70%
7.0
Event analytics
80%
8.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
43.33333333333333%
4.3
Live chat
80%
8.0
Audience polling
N/A
N/A
Q&A
50%
5.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
90%
9.0
Branding options
80%
8.0
Attendee list export
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
100%
10.0
User authentication
100%
10.0
Participant roles & permissions
100%
10.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (2)
85%
8.5
Record meetings / events
80%
8.0
Event registration
90%
9.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
93.33333333333334%
9.3
Responsive Design for Web Access
90%
9.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
90%
9.0
January 11, 2024

Boost business engagement with events on the go!

Verified User
Employee in Sales
Oil & Energy Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
97.14285714285714%
9.7
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
100%
10.0
Livestreaming
100%
10.0
Audience engagement
100%
10.0
Event recording
100%
10.0
Virtual booths
90%
9.0
Networking
100%
10.0
Event analytics
90%
9.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
90%
9.0
Live chat
100%
10.0
Audience polling
80%
8.0
Q&A
90%
9.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
90%
9.0
Branding options
90%
9.0
Attendee list export
90%
9.0
Online Events Security (3)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
User authentication
90%
9.0
Participant roles & permissions
100%
10.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (2)
90%
9.0
Record meetings / events
90%
9.0
Event registration
90%
9.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
86.66666666666666%
8.7
Responsive Design for Web Access
90%
9.0
Mobile Application
90%
9.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
80%
8.0
September 13, 2023

Lead Retrieval and Event organizing made simple with Webex Events

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
97.14285714285714%
9.7
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
100%
10.0
Livestreaming
100%
10.0
Audience engagement
100%
10.0
Event recording
90%
9.0
Virtual booths
90%
9.0
Networking
100%
10.0
Event analytics
100%
10.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
93.33333333333334%
9.3
Live chat
90%
9.0
Audience polling
90%
9.0
Q&A
100%
10.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
95%
9.5
Branding options
100%
10.0
Attendee list export
90%
9.0
Online Events Security (3)
93.33333333333334%
9.3
User authentication
90%
9.0
Participant roles & permissions
90%
9.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (2)
100%
10.0
Record meetings / events
100%
10.0
Event registration
100%
10.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
93.33333333333334%
9.3
Responsive Design for Web Access
90%
9.0
Mobile Application
90%
9.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
September 13, 2023

Webex Events Review

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Entertainment Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (8)
25%
2.5
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
100%
10.0
Email marketing
N/A
N/A
Livestreaming
N/A
N/A
Audience engagement
100%
10.0
Event recording
N/A
N/A
Virtual booths
N/A
N/A
Networking
N/A
N/A
Event analytics
N/A
N/A
Online Events Collaboration (3)
N/A
N/A
Live chat
N/A
N/A
Audience polling
N/A
N/A
Q&A
N/A
N/A
Online Events Marketing (3)
N/A
N/A
Branding options
N/A
N/A
Integration to Marketing Automation
N/A
N/A
Attendee list export
N/A
N/A
Online Events Security (3)
N/A
N/A
User authentication
N/A
N/A
Participant roles & permissions
N/A
N/A
Confidential attendee list
N/A
N/A
Online Meetings / Events (6)
16.666666666666668%
1.7
Calendar integration
N/A
N/A
Meeting initiation
N/A
N/A
Integrates with social media
N/A
N/A
Record meetings / events
N/A
N/A
Slideshows
N/A
N/A
Event registration
100%
10.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
100%
10.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
100%
10.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
May 22, 2023

WebEx Events is a great Event App

Verified User
Manager in Other
Higher Education Company, 5001-10,000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (8)
N/A
N/A
Registration, RSVP, and ticketing
N/A
N/A
Email marketing
N/A
N/A
Livestreaming
N/A
N/A
Audience engagement
N/A
N/A
Event recording
N/A
N/A
Virtual booths
N/A
N/A
Networking
N/A
N/A
Event analytics
N/A
N/A
Online Events Collaboration (3)
N/A
N/A
Live chat
N/A
N/A
Audience polling
N/A
N/A
Q&A
N/A
N/A
Online Events Marketing (3)
N/A
N/A
Branding options
N/A
N/A
Integration to Marketing Automation
N/A
N/A
Attendee list export
N/A
N/A
Online Events Security (3)
N/A
N/A
User authentication
N/A
N/A
Participant roles & permissions
N/A
N/A
Confidential attendee list
N/A
N/A
Online Meetings / Events (6)
N/A
N/A
Calendar integration
N/A
N/A
Meeting initiation
N/A
N/A
Integrates with social media
N/A
N/A
Record meetings / events
N/A
N/A
Slideshows
N/A
N/A
Event registration
N/A
N/A
Mobile Capabilities (3)
100%
10.0
Responsive Design for Web Access
100%
10.0
Mobile Application
100%
10.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
100%
10.0
May 03, 2023

Great asset for our company

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Webex Events (formerly Socio) Feature Ratings
Virtual Event (7)
94.28571428571429%
9.4
Email marketing
100%
10.0
Livestreaming
100%
10.0
Audience engagement
80%
8.0
Event recording
100%
10.0
Virtual booths
90%
9.0
Networking
90%
9.0
Event analytics
100%
10.0
Online Events Collaboration (3)
100%
10.0
Live chat
100%
10.0
Audience polling
100%
10.0
Q&A
100%
10.0
Online Events Marketing (2)
50%
5.0
Integration to Marketing Automation
N/A
N/A
Attendee list export
100%
10.0
Online Events Security (3)
100%
10.0
User authentication
100%
10.0
Participant roles & permissions
100%
10.0
Confidential attendee list
100%
10.0
Online Meetings / Events (6)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
Calendar integration
100%
10.0
Meeting initiation
100%
10.0
Integrates with social media
100%
10.0
Record meetings / events
100%
10.0
Slideshows
90%
9.0
Event registration
90%
9.0
Mobile Capabilities (3)
83.33333333333334%
8.3
Responsive Design for Web Access
80%
8.0
Mobile Application
90%
9.0
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
80%
8.0
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