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Event networking

We design exceptional networking experiences for event organisers.

Trusted by the world’s leading event organisers and corporations.

  • Deutsche Messe
  • Informa
  • RX Global
  • Dubai World Trade Centre
  • dmg events

Re-think Event Networking

We bring a very different approach to event networking—packaging our truly unique networking-focused event technology framework with our skilled team of event networking specialists—delivering clear ROI to exhibitors, sponsors and event attendees through relevant, quality meetings, content and connections.

Flexible framework

No two events are the same, so why should your event technology platform be? Our class-leading framework adapts its look, feel and features to your goals, combining matchmaking, video streaming, directories and product discovery with our recommendation engine.

The concierge difference

Our concierge-led approach maximises engagement and creates genuine new-business opportunities. Personal calling campaigns build awareness, identify leads and confirm meeting invitations, while our onsite team helps ensure those meetings happen.

Fully managed

We become an extension of your team. A dedicated account manager and concierge team manage setup, project delivery, end-user support, onsite delivery and post-show reporting.

Maria Sidiropoulou
“At Vitafoods – Informa Markets we pride ourselves on delivering events with high-quality content, excellent customer service and high audience engagement. I am very pleased we found a partner who shares the same values.”
Maria SidiropoulouEvents Excellence Manager, Informa Markets

What do event organisers, exhibitors & attendees think about concierge-led matchmaking?

High quality, concierge-led matchmaking is a game-changer for exhibitors, connecting them with the right contacts with genuine buying interest in their products and services.

Valuable service
8.8/10
End users rated the matchmaking service 8.8 out of 10 in post-event surveys.
NPS boost
20%
Participants in concierge-led matchmaking were 20% more satisfied with the overall event.
Quality connections
4.7/5
Participants rated the quality of their concierge-managed meetings 4.7 out of 5.
Attendance loyalty
Attendees with pre-booked meetings were almost twice as likely to attend the event.

Our Event Networking services

The tools and services you need to establish high-quality networking as the core foundation of your event.

Event matchmaking

Help exhibitors quickly realise ROI and provide the tool attendees need to find and connect with relevant brands. Our managed concierge-led matchmaking services deliver valuable, pre-booked, vetted and fully confirmed at-show meetings that result in high-quality new business leads for sponsors and exhibitors.

Hosted buyer management

Our concierge services and event platform align seamlessly with high-quality hosted buyer programmes. Working with your buyer team or as a fully managed service, we understand buyer needs, manage travel and benefits, and produce diaries of relevant meeting opportunities.

Virtual event production

We host the world's largest virtual business events—and have the blueprints to virtual event success. Leverage our technology framework and dedicated in-house event management, conference production and engineering teams to deliver the features, content and connections your audience want and need.

Event Tech Framework

Don't settle for off-the-shelf. We deploy our unique feature-rich event technology framework for creative event organisers seeking a customisable platform that scales from niche one-day conferences to global summits and large-format trade shows.

A year in the life of our Event Technology Framework

Each year we work with the world's leading event organisers to deliver live in-person, virtual and hybrid events of all shapes and sizes across a wide array of market sectors and global locations.

Platform users
2.2m
User connections
4.8m
Exhibiting brands supported
302k
Hours of streamed content
2,359

Key features

Our event technology framework is custom-built for event organisers by a team with years of trade event industry experience.

High-quality networking

Concierge-led matchmaking identifies quality buyers, builds wish lists, understands requirements and connects people with relevant brands.

Flexible Event Framework

A customisable, feature-rich event framework for in-person, virtual and hybrid formats with high-quality networking at its core.

Fully managed service

Account management, concierge, technical and support teams take pressure away from busy event management and marketing teams.

Enterprise-grade video content delivery

Live and on-demand video content streaming services capable of streaming to millions of concurrent users, fully managed by our in-house conference production and streaming engineering teams.

Sponsorship opportunities

Create revenue through configurable in-platform sponsorship placements, including video pre-roll and in-search advertising.

It’s your data

We use your property only to deliver services on your behalf, care for it throughout the project and return it when the work is complete.

Smart event badging, lead capture and more

Our smart event technology framework includes configurable multi-channel event registration, payment processing, exhibitor lead capture and QR code-driven content sharing.

Virtual, hybrid, in-person?

Integrated in-portal video meetings, onsite meeting lounge management and everything in between keep users networking, whatever the event format.

Featured work

Working with the world’s leading event organisers to help them deliver award-winning events.

Client

Informa Markets

Informa Markets logo

Location

Las Vegas, USA

Scope

  • Online event platform
  • Concierge-led matchmaking
  • Onsite meeting management

Results

Thousands of high-quality meetings were facilitated each day for exhibitors including Disney, Universal and Coca-Cola.

Licensing Expo

Sector Global collaborated with Informa Markets to deliver the meetings and networking platform for Licensing Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where more than 14,000 retailers, manufacturers and distributors explored new brands and business opportunities.

The digital platform gave participants access to networking, content and education before and during the event. Our concierge team promoted the service, helped participants fill their diaries and supported them in finding meaningful connections.

“The platform is the single greatest thing to happen to this show. I attend one or two conventions a month and this has been my best experience at any show.”

“The scheduling and exhibitor platform was easy, reliable and stellar. The staff were exceptional and I felt very well supported.”

Talk to our team

Let’s create your next successful event

From event management and networking to representation and lead generation, our experienced team can help you plan, deliver and grow your next event.

Deutsche MesseInformaRX GlobalDepartment for Business and Tradedmg eventsDubai World Trade Centre