Success Stories

Why 93% of Exhibitors at Viva Technology Used Swapcard to Collect Leads

Solution
Exhibitor & Sponsor ROI
Organizer Type
Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Location
Europe
Event Size
100,000 attendees (125 countries)

A growing partnership: 3 years, more than 250,000 attendees

In previous editions of Viva Technology attendees and exhibitors told us they expect improved networking and a better UX. We listened. We agreed. We worked hard to upgrade our users' experience.

So we upgraded the matchmaking algorithm to make sure everybody gets the best opportunity to connect with the right people, content, and brands before, during and after the event.

We also introduced smart chatrooms and messaging with the aim of connecting faster and easier than ever before. Moreover, the organizing team could inform attendees on any last-minute changes to the program with real-time updates and push notifications.

"I don’t want to waste time on meeting random people. With the app, I plan in advance, I look at who’s going to be around, which startups are exhibiting, who has on their profile the right keywords."
Morgane Suignard, Corporate Relations Manager, Techstars Paris

Challenges

Increase exhibitors' visibility and lead generation
Commercial partners, sponsors and exhibitors expect to get their investment worth: meet the right people and save time.

Navigate a busy space and make the most of a rich program
Participants need to easily locate and attend the keynotes, panels and demos that are best suited for them.

Results

Increased opportunities for lead generation and ROI
Exhibitors connected and met with 58,266 people throughout the event.

Upgraded matchmaking algorithm for better results
The number of new contacts made between attendees and exhibitors jumped by 42% year-by-year.

"I met 30 investors and potential customers, and now I can stay in touch with them. For me, this is amazing value."
Nicola Garzaniti, Co-founder, Golbriak Space
Published on
October 2, 2018
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REsults

1,800 startups pitched & presented

124,354 new connections

89,087 conversations

42% year-over-year contact growth

58,266 exhibitor meetings and leads

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