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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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Recent Reviews

[...] Midyear Conference

9 out of 10
April 03, 2024
We do not currently use Whova within my organization, my recent use of the site/app was limited to attendance at the [...] Midyear …
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App that rocks!

9 out of 10
March 18, 2024
I utilized the app during the NYAR conference. It is very interactive and effective for this type of event. I particularly enjoy the notes …
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Good Application for Events

10 out of 10
March 18, 2024
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 …
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Whova

9 out of 10
February 08, 2024
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 …
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TrustRadius Insights

Whova is a versatile platform that has been utilized in various conferences and conventions, including events such as the NGO67 conference …
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Popular Features

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  • Mobile Application (45)
    8.6
    86%
  • Networking (49)
    8.3
    83%
  • Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile (42)
    8.3
    83%
  • Audience engagement (46)
    7.9
    79%

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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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Product Demos

SMTULSA Conference Mobile app demo

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Whova ARHC App Demo

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Features

Mobile Capabilities

Support for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

8.3
Avg 8.3

Online Meetings / Events

Features related to hosting and attending meetings and events online.

8
Avg 8.2

Online Events Collaboration

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

8.3
Avg 8.0

Online Events Security

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

7.6
Avg 8.6

Online Events Marketing

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

7.8
Avg 8.3

Virtual Event

These are features for Virtual Event software.

7.8
Avg 8.1
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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

Whova Screenshots

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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
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web

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 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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Reviews

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May 01, 2024

Whova Champion!

Tara D. Driver, M.A., LPC, PEL | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified 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 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!
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified 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 Washington DC last week (March 24th-March 27th). I registered on the app to follow the conference events, agenda, and easily connect with colleagues.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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).
March 18, 2024

App that rocks!

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
February 08, 2024

Whova

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
Hugh Carola | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
November 21, 2023

Almost Perfect!

Steven E. Farmer, Ed.D. | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
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.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We used it for the Wounds UK-2023 conference and exhibition organised by the Wounds UK media organisation. They chose the Whova App, and I found it useful to scan clinical delegates, engage with them and then to download the leads. Also to book the scientific sessions that I wanted to attend.
November 16, 2023

Whova for an online event

Russell Lynch | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
The International Conference on Genetic Genealogy used Whova as the platform for an in-person and virtual conference in November 2023. The platform had an app for mobile devices and a webpage for computer use. It managed the registrations, schedule of events, and chat. I used the search features to connect with colleagues.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I was an in-person delegate and panellist at a recent Aotearoan and Australian health conference that utilised the Whova platform. The conference was hybrid. As I've attended many international and national health conferences, I have experienced different apps and platforms to access programming, content, and connect with colleagues and networks. Whova has been one of the better platforms purely on the basis of engagement with conference delegates and presenters. I contributed to and participated in many discussion threads on topics of interest, shared research and resources with my peers - this kind of engagement hasn't been well facilitated by other platforms in my past experiences. I encourage the developers of Whova platform to focus on providing some accessibility options, such as dark mode, more detailed control over notifications, and text size - perhaps these features are already available and I was too overwhelmed by the notifications to find the accessibility settings. Finally, the chat function was very useful for meeting up with colleagues and peers in person, as well as facilitating new connections with the chat acting as an ice breaker so it was less awkward in person. I was also able to chat with online delegates, a handy feature.
Pamela Tapley | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova was used at the FCIS Convention 2023 and it was great. I was able to view all of the sessions for each day and chose my sessions that went into "My Agenda". This way I could see the title of the presentation, the presenter's bio, and view the map for location of the session. The presenter was able to post their PowerPoint and other documents for my use. It is very easy to navigate.
November 01, 2023

Whova Conference Review

Jacob Luedtke | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use it for when we attend conferences, I think it does a really good job of addressing the issue of where and when events are taken place along with other sessions. It also does a good job of being able to display the location of said sessions in the buildings when the user may be unfamiliar with the building.
Jo Anna Benavides-Franke | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I used the Whova app during a UPP Boot Camp. The product was easy to use. I was able to connect with colleagues before, during, and after the conference. I was able to check schedules, receive reminders, see the different meet-ups that were taking place before and after the conference as well as upload pictures and videos, and have them link to my LinkedIn page. This was so convenient instead of me having to take the time during the conference to post to several places. I also enjoyed that participants were able to include polls and I could partake in those with ease. The leaderboard, which kept track of use and assigned points, made it fun to remain interactive throughout the event.
October 24, 2023

Whova Review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova was used to facilitate communication during a conference. The ability to generate a personal agenda, respond to other conference attendees, and see live updates of sessions and information was extremely helpful.
October 16, 2023

Whova works wonders

Katie Wilson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Whova was used for an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Conference in Redmond, WA held in October 2023. Various speakers and conferences were posted, and I could read a summary about different events, see information about the speakers and identify where they were located within a large building. Attendees were also encouraged to RSVP to attend for events with limited seating. I could also see other users who had RSVP'd or were attending the event. Although I did not reach out to other users, I saw that I could connect with other professionals through the app, which is a neat feature. Additionally, I noticed that after conference events, such as social hours and card games were posted with open invitations. I would use this app again for an event like this. The only difficulty I had was anticipated new-user discovery of how the app worked, and which "buttons" to press to navigate the different screens. This new-user learning curve was mastered within 15 minutes of familiarizing myself.
October 13, 2023

Great event app

Abdel E. Miranda S. | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Too many options, it will be great if it could be simplify. Maybe condense options like photos and docs inside the conference room or workshops. As well as the post options where you can find a lot of things.... maybe you could categorize by subject to make more user friendly and easy to use.
Daphne Valcin, CPC, MCC, ELI-MP, MS Ed | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I used Whova as a featured speaker for a conference that happened this past weekend. Whova made my conference experience go so smoothly! It allowed for event organizers to seamlessly email everyone at the 600+ person conference to update us on key updates as it came up--everything from lost items to changes in conference schedules were updated very easily. I was able to keep in touch easily with conference attendees and visually see everything that was happening at the conference and even was able to see events and meetups happening outside of the conference if I wanted to attend any of those. I would highly recommend this tool for anyone looking to have a smooth-sailing conference experience for attendees and speakers.
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