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What is Whova?

Whova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps support both…

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Great platform!

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 4, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
Whova is a great platform for conferences! It promotes user engagement and makes collaboration during conferences easy and seamless. You have the ability to share knowledge an...
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Kaley Ward
Analyst - Other
Claims Manager
Insurance Management Services
Whova1 year of experience

Best Conference App in the Market

Rating: 10 out of 10
August 20, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I used Whova at recent APA conference in Nashville, TN. I've been attending conferences for about 20 years, and hands down, Whova is the best app that I have ever used. Identi...
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Chris Rivero
Consultant - Sales
Sales Consultant
Payctiv
Whova1 year of experience

Improves user engagement and satisfaction with just a couple of glitches.

Rating: 9 out of 10
July 9, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I just finished participating in the [...] International Convention in Brisbane, Australia, using the Whova app to attend virtually. This is the second [...] International Con...
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Susan Harmon
Professional - Professional Services
Owner
Zonta International
Whova2 years of experience

2024 [... ] District Conference and Exhibit

Rating: 9 out of 10
July 3, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I've used it at several different conferences and I get a ton more out of the conference when it is used. For example: 1) Meetups with colleagues and customers 2) Contact info...
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Chris McLaughlin
Account Manager - Sales
West Region Sales Manager
Polara, A Synapse-ITS Company
Whova4 years of experience

Whova is an ideal conference platform!

Rating: 10 out of 10
July 2, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I had the pleasure of using the Whova app while attending the 2024 [...] in Montreal. The Whova app was a wonderful enhancement to the in-person experience at the conference. ...
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Kat Williams
Administrator - Other
Project Manager
McMaster University
Whova1 year of experience

Best Event App for Sales People

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We used Whova for SEO Estonia, and it was, by far, the best event app I've ever used. It had everything, while also keeping it short and straight to the point. WebSummit, MWC,...
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Victor Julio Coupé
Employee - Sales
Partnerships Manager
Digital Web Solutions

Great Conference App

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 26, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
Whova was an indispensable tool for the [...] event planning. Whova is a fantastic event management platform that has revolutionized the way I was able to experience the confe...
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Kim Cool
Program Manager - Professional Services
Senior Services Program Manager
City of Bullhead City
Whova1 year of experience

Interesting & fun

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 20, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
Howdy! I was first introduced to the Whova application for the [...] conference held in Arlington, TX. It is a way to see the details of the conference itinerary, questions, a...
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Laura Byrd
Administrator - Other
Program Specialist
TxGAP Conference

Whova is an amazing product!

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 19, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
The organization my company uses hosts an annual event in which they use Whova for their event platform. It is used as a networking and agenda tracking application for the eve...
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Travis Van Winkle
Technician - Information Technology
IT Technician
Fisher59
Whova6 years of experience

Whova really enhances the Conference experience!

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 10, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
As an attendee, I used the Whova app at the [...] conference in Austin, TX 2024. The app listed the Calendar of Events, allowed me to select which offerings I wanted to like o...
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Norman Lum Hee
Representative - Other
Conference Attendee
NISOD
Whova1 year of experience

Whova At Tola 2024

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 21, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We use Whova to coordinate events, upload photos and video from the events, distribute event itinerary and event location maps. The product allows for event to be easily organ...
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Will Grady
Contributor - Sales
Inside Sales Advisor
Lutron
Whova2 years of experience

Whova Fun

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 17, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
Attended NORC. It was great in getting around to different events. Having the maps included really helped. The social interaction was fun and engaging.
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Verified user
Employee

Whova Champion!

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 1, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
Although I have not used Whova in my organization, I have used it at many conferences. I think it is a great way to stay connected with, network, and meet colleagues in my ind...
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Tara D. Driver, M.A., LPC, PEL
Manager - Other
Sr. Career Pathways Manager
Women Employed
Whova4 years of experience

A robust conference organizing tool

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 23, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I used Whova as an attendee of a recent conference. It was a wonderful platform to sign up for workshops, connect with other attendees, and to directly join streaming sessions...
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Verified user
Advisor

[...] Midyear Conference

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 3, 2024
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We do not currently use Whova within my organization, my recent use of the site/app was limited to attendance at the [...] Midyear Legislative & Regulatory Conference in W...
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Verified user
Vice-President
Whova1 year of experience
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Awards

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Kaley Ward
Claims Manager
Insurance Management Services (Insurance, 51-200 employees)
Chris Rivero
Sales Consultant
Payctiv (Banking, 501-1000 employees)
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What is Whova?

Whova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps…

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Features

Mobile Capabilities

Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

8.4
Avg 8.4

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

8.1
Avg 8.4

Online Events Collaboration

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

8.4
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Online Events Security

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

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Avg 8.6

Online Events Marketing

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

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Product Details

What is Whova?

Whova is an all-in-one event management solution that makes events modern and trendy, attracts and engages attendees, and helps event organizers save time on managing event logistics. Whova’s platform consists of an award-winning event app, efficient online registration, powerful event marketing, and time-saving event management tools.

Among Whova's customers are American Express, US Bank, PwC, Microsoft, Hilton, Lego, IKEA, L'Oreal, American Marketing Association, Harvard University, NASA, plus countless other organizations from over 100 countries.

Whova has powered over 30,000 in-person and virtual/hybrid conferences, including association events, education events, government events, corporate events, trade shows, expos, and community gatherings.


Whova Features

  • Supported: Mobile Event App
  • Supported: Event Ticketing/Registration
  • Supported: Virtual/Hybrid Event Platform
  • Supported: Event Management
  • Supported: Attendee Engagement
  • Supported: Attendee Networking
  • Supported: Event Marketing
  • Supported: Vendor Lead Retrieval
  • Supported: Sponsor & Exhibitor Digital Booths

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Whova Video

Revolutionize event management and networking through Whova's event app and management solution. Whova won the Best Event Technology Award from 2016 to 2020, and has been used at over 30,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events worldwide. The Whova event app and event manage...
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Whova Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
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Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whova, headquartered in San Diego, provides what they describe as Intelligent Event Technology Solutions by creating authentic audience participation and engagement and simplifying the entire event process from planning to registration, networking, and follow-up. Whova's mobile engagement apps support both on-location events and virtual events.

Cvent Event Management, Aventri, and vFairs are common alternatives for Whova.

Reviewers rate Mobile Application and Event registration highest, with a score of 8.6.

The most common users of Whova are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Whova is a versatile platform that has been utilized in various conferences and conventions, including events such as the NGO67 conference on the status of women with the United Nations, the annual sales conference, the Human Trafficking Summit, the Florida Festivals and Events Convention and Trade Show, and the KombuchaKon 2022 convention. Users have reported finding Whova helpful for messaging, communication, finding meetups, and accessing event information. It provides a reliable platform for attendees to navigate conference sessions, connect with speakers, ask questions, and engage through posting pictures and comments. Additionally, Whova assists users in tracking their own schedules, accessing surveys, generating interest in products, making connections with other companies, attending informative meetings remotely, and viewing recorded content. Users appreciate Whova's thoroughness, simplicity, and great functionality. The platform serves as a valuable tool for conferences by allowing businesses to exhibit their products and capture leads. It also enables attendees to stay organized with their sessions, connect with other participants through shared profiles and interests, and access conference calendars. Some users have mentioned difficulties in accessing contact information for all attendees in one place. Nevertheless, Whova is highly recommended for coordinating big events due to its user-friendly design and format. It has also been successfully utilized for virtual conferences worldwide, bridging gaps between participants and providing a sense of connection. Whova facilitates engagement between delegates and presenters while offering accessibility options such as dark mode and detailed control over notifications.

Users have provided several recommendations for using Whova in conference and event settings. The most common recommendations include using Whova for conferences with multiple concurrent sessions and networking. Reviewers suggest that Whova is well-suited for events and conferences with up to 1,000 attendees. Users also recommend exploring the implementation of Whova at Social Media Marketing World, a specific event where the app was used effectively. Overall, users endorse Whova as a user-friendly and useful tool for conferences and events, specifically highlighting its strength in handling complex schedules, facilitating networking, managing large attendee numbers, and fostering anticipation before events.

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Great platform!

Rating: 10 out of 10
September 04, 2024
KW
Kaley Ward
Claims Manager
Insurance Management Services (Insurance, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Whova is a great platform for conferences! It promotes user engagement and makes collaboration during conferences easy and seamless. You have the ability to share knowledge and experience with other conference users as well as interact with them thru private chats and public discussions on a wide variety of topics. The ability to include polls and pictures enhances the experience as well. I would highly recommend this platform for use during your conference!

Best Conference App in the Market

Rating: 10 out of 10
August 20, 2024
CR
Chris Rivero
Sales Consultant
Payctiv (Banking, 501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used Whova at recent APA conference in Nashville, TN. I've been attending conferences for about 20 years, and hands down, Whova is the best app that I have ever used. Identifying and communicating with specific attendees was fantastic. Too often these conference apps, you may see an attendee list, but there is no way for me to communicate directly with the attendee or visa versa. I was a speaker and it was great for attendees to message me directly and I could answer their questions prior to my breakout session.

Improves user engagement and satisfaction with just a couple of glitches.

Rating: 9 out of 10
July 09, 2024
SH
Susan Harmon
Owner
Zonta International (Non-profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I just finished participating in the [...] International Convention in Brisbane, Australia, using the Whova app to attend virtually. This is the second [...] International Convention to use the Whova app. In 2022 I attended the convention in Hamburg, Germany. I became familiar with the app at that convention. The app allows you to set up your profile with various levels of privacy. The ability to connect to other attendees is a particular strong point of this app. Another is the ability to query the organizers. During the most recent convention occurring in Australia, the app allowed me to see events in my local time. I was able to sign into meetings and presentations either through the mobile app or on my laptop. Chat and questions were available to be used during those presentations. I was impressed with my ability to participate in this convention, even though I was attending virtually. A problem with the app was that it wasn't clearly stated that there would not be a "button" to click to enter a meeting until the actual meeting time. A statement to this fact would have been helpful. Having the button visible but not "active" would have been better. A second problem with this issue was the need to refresh the app to make the button finally appear.

2024 [... ] District Conference and Exhibit

Rating: 9 out of 10
July 03, 2024
CM
Chris McLaughlin
West Region Sales Manager
Polara, A Synapse-ITS Company (Public Safety, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
4 years of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I've used it at several different conferences and I get a ton more out of the conference when it is used. For example:<br>1) Meetups with colleagues and customers<br>2) Contact information and notes about conversations are easily captured<br>3) Customers are more apt to stop by booth when they are fulfilling the passport requirements for a free prize.<br>4) I can start a discussion on a topic to see who in the conference is most interested and target them for in person discussions.<br>5) Too many to list.....<br><br>

Whova is an ideal conference platform!

Rating: 10 out of 10
July 02, 2024
KW
Kat Williams
Project Manager
McMaster University (Higher Education, 5001-10,000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I had the pleasure of using the Whova app while attending the 2024 [...] in Montreal. The Whova app was a wonderful enhancement to the in-person experience at the conference. I was able to seamlessly access important information like wifi passwords and location info, plan my conference agenda which synced automatically to my calendar, and connect with folks I met and networked with through the app. It also allows me to access all the conference materials centrally after the fact without having to mine my inbox or email presenters. By far, one of the nicest professional development experiences I've had. Thanks Whova!!

Best Event App for Sales People

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 27, 2024
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We used Whova for SEO Estonia, and it was, by far, the best event app I've ever used. It had everything, while also keeping it short and straight to the point. WebSummit, MWC, GITEX, all of these huge events were lacking in this department. The highlight for me was the "web app", where I could see the attendees over my laptop. For any sales roles, this is a huge help across the outreaching process.

Great Conference App

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 26, 2024
KC
Kim Cool
Senior Services Program Manager
City of Bullhead City (Civic & Social Organization, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Whova was an indispensable tool for the [...] event planning. Whova is a fantastic event management platform that has revolutionized the way I was able to experience the conference. If you're looking for a user-friendly and feature-rich tool to take your events to the next level, look no further than Whova!

Interesting & fun

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 20, 2024
LB
Laura Byrd
Program Specialist
TxGAP Conference (Education Management, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Howdy! I was first introduced to the Whova application for the [...] conference held in Arlington, TX. It is a way to see the details of the conference itinerary, questions, and basically the entire even from your phone! I can see the photos without asking them to send me a copy, I could ask questions and even create my own polls!
My first thought when Whova was presented to upload was "OMG another app I will never use" but boy was I wrong! I could even link my business card and my Linked In information. Another thing I didn't have to lug around during the sessions. Very impressive!

Whova really enhances the Conference experience!

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 10, 2024
NL
Norman Lum Hee
Conference Attendee
NISOD (Education Management, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
As an attendee, I used the Whova app at the [...] conference in Austin, TX 2024. The app listed the Calendar of Events, allowed me to select which offerings I wanted to like or set reminders for, log Q&A and topic interest ahead of the schedule, and communicate directly with other participants. Very user-friendly and intuitive, it was a great tool that enhanced my Conference experience!

Whova At Tola 2024

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 21, 2024
WG
Will Grady
Inside Sales Advisor
Lutron (Consumer Electronics, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Whova to coordinate events, upload photos and video from the events, distribute event itinerary and event location maps. The product allows for event to be easily organized and allows you to track the individuals you came in contact with. The scan qr feature allows you to generate leads as well.

Whova Fun

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 17, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Attended NORC. It was great in getting around to different events. Having the maps included really helped. The social interaction was fun and engaging.

Whova Champion!

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 01, 2024
TD
Tara D. Driver, M.A., LPC, PEL
Sr. Career Pathways Manager
Women Employed (Non-profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
4 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Although I have not used Whova in my organization, I have used it at many conferences. I think it is a great way to stay connected with, network, and meet colleagues in my industry who are both attending in-person and virtually. I love how Whova has several ways for participants to interact and get to know each other. Adding the element of competition is also fun!

A robust conference organizing tool

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 23, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used Whova as an attendee of a recent conference. It was a wonderful platform to sign up for workshops, connect with other attendees, and to directly join streaming sessions.

[...] Midyear Conference

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 03, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We do not currently use Whova within my organization, my recent use of the site/app was limited to attendance at the [...] Midyear Legislative & Regulatory Conference in Washington DC last week (March 24th-March 27th). I registered on the app to follow the conference events, agenda, and easily connect with colleagues.

The app to stay organized for a large conference

Rating: 10 out of 10
April 01, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Whova was the app that was used for the 2024 COABE Conference which is the National Adult Education Conference. This app had the schedule and the class descriptions available to review and choose so that you were ready to attend the class on time. The Whova app was also used as a central location to pass along any information to attendees. It gave a board for people to communicate with each other. It had other features so that you could create polls (and have some fun).

App that rocks!

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 18, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I utilized the app during the NYAR conference. It is very interactive and effective for this type of event. I particularly enjoy the notes feature for the sessions I attended and the ability to have those notes sent to me after the conference was over. I also like that there are many options for networking as well as the ability to download information provided by the presenters.

Good Application for Events

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 18, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We used Whova at the recent MARCON and SMRP conference 2 years ago. Both times it was great to set our agenda and to connect with others attending. The Contests are fun, and engaging. Being able to set up social events after the conference hours is also great to help network with fellow attendees.

Whova review for [...] Conference 2024

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 12, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
10 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used Whova in order to participate in the [...] 2024 conference virtually. Despite a few technical issues mainly pertaining to sound, the app worked perfectly. I think it was a great resource, the conference was extremely informative but I never would have been able to get the time off to attend in person.

A Review on a Product I Don't Usually Use

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 10, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I have only used it once and it was for a Substance Use Symposium. Because of my schedule, I was only able to watch one speaker, so I don't have much to say about it but it was a very easy-to-use platform and I wouldn't mind using it again.

Whova

Rating: 9 out of 10
February 08, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use Whova for our annual institute. It is a great place for all attendees to connect to each other. They message, post and share content. It's invaluable for pushing notifications to the attendees. We've been using it for a few years. After the typical technology push back by attendees, it's taken off. Really useful and robust platform for our conference. We have 1000 attendees.

This is the Best Way to Virtual Conferencing - And That's From a Longtime "Conference Junkie"

Rating: 9 out of 10
December 18, 2023
HC
Hugh Carola
Program Director
Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. (Non-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
View profile
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Whova when it's chosen as the platform for online/virtual conferences, as it was for the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary conferences. The main problem it addresses is the lack of interpersonal connections found/grown at an in-person event. [The] ease of use is a major benefit.

Whova Review

Rating: 10 out of 10
November 29, 2023
SH
Steven Honeywell
Associate Vice President Patient Accounts
Penn Medicine (Hospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova
2 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Penn Medicine uses Whova for event management or communication purposes through the Revenue Cycle.

Almost Perfect!

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 21, 2023
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I used Whova at a recent conference. I found it to be very good and helpful. However, I wanted a directory of all attendees in one place. The way it is set up now, I would have to go into each individual person's profile and get contact information. Very frustrating and time-consuming.
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