Conference Mobile App

If you use X-CD’s program scheduling module, your event app is effectively ready to launch when you finish building your program. All your speaker data, session information, presentations, times, rooms, etc., are synced in real time, so you never need to change anything in more than one place.

Your event app just needs a few pieces of specific artwork and, ideally, some custom pages, such as Things to Do in XXXX, About the Committee, a Venue Map, Wifi/Speaker Ready Room info, etc., and it’s ready to publish!

Yes, you need an Apple Developer Account to use either the Branded Conference App or the Multi-Event App. However, you do not need an ADA to use the Container App. Even with the container app, your event app and program are fully customized and branded to match your conference, but the actual app in the stores is not custom-branded for you. Attendees will download X-CD’s app called “eConference.io” and enter a unique code for your event.

Yes, our app offers multiple tools for networking! Attendees can send direct messages to each other through the app. Additionally, if you are using X-CD’s registration tools, your attendees can make connections on-site by scanning other attendees’ badges.

Well, yes, but not through our conference mobile apps. We offer a separate Exhibitor Lead Retrieval App called LeadR, which is made specifically for exhibitors to scan attendee badges, take notes, follow up, and export their leads. This is different from attendee-to-attendee scanning and connecting through the conference app.

Lots of options!

1. A “Splash Screen” can load each time the app is opened, which “splashes” in the screen, giving great visibility to key app sponsors. You can set the number of seconds you want this ad to appear. 
2. A “Welcome Sponsor Video” that plays in addition to the splash screen – this should be a brief message or plug for a key sponsor. After the user watches it once for the day, they can skip through it the next time. 
3. Banner ads at the bottom of the app that can link to sponsors’ websites or landing pages. But don’t worry! If you offer CMEs at your conference and you can’t mix the “church and state,” we can restrict any sponsorship information from the entire program! 
4. There is a fixed ad that can be placed on the left menu when it slides out – this is also very high visibility for your sponsors ($$)

Get creative with your mobile event app sponsorship opportunities. Many conferences send our sponsored instant push notifications on behalf of their key sponsors or exhibitors to keep the companies in mind before, during, and after the conference. They can help drive traffic to their booths during exhibit hall hours. 

With all of these advertising and sponsorship opportunities, your app should not only be “covered” by your sponsors but also drive revenue if marketed and sold correctly!

You can measure the impact of gamification on your event with X-CD’s event app platform. Using all the features within the event app, you can track point totals, leaderboard standings, and user interactions, giving you valuable insights into attendee behavior and interests.

For example, you can monitor how often attendees visit exhibitor booths, participate in challenges, or engage with interactive features. This event data helps you understand which elements resonate most with your audience, allowing you to refine your strategy for future events to increase attendee satisfaction and reach your event goals.

Yes, our conference mobile app is specifically optimized for major academic and scientific conferences with extensive technical programs. It’s designed to help attendees easily navigate 500+ sessions and thousands of presentations using intuitive search and filter tools.

Using event management software with mobile app support helps you simplify event planning while giving attendees a more connected conference experience. With X-CD’s event management software, your program, speakers, sessions, and exhibitor information can automatically sync to a conference mobile app, reducing manual uploads, minimizing errors, and enabling real-time agenda updates. For attendees, X-CD’s app functionality helps create a smoother conference experience with searchable schedules, session favorites, push notifications, in-app messaging, and controlled access to documents, including PDFs, presentations, and handouts.

If you are wondering how to create a mobile app for your conference, the easiest approach is to use an event management software, such as X-CD’s, that includes built-in mobile app functionality. This capability removes the need for custom development and ensures your event data stays connected across your program, speakers, and attendee information. With X-CD’s robust functionality for conference mobile apps, your speaker information, session schedules, abstracts, and documents automatically sync. From there, you can add branding, custom pages, and sponsor placements before publishing a branded conference app for your attendees. This streamlined process allows you to launch a fully functional conference app quickly while ensuring your event information stays accurate and up to date.