Case Study: NIO Summit and the Fundraising Factory achieves stronger hybrid networking and attendee engagement with Whova

NIO Summit and the Fundraising Factory drives 8,500 private messages with Whova

The NIO Summit and the Fundraising Factory, an organization helping non-profit marketers and fundraisers, faced challenges in running a hybrid event. They needed to facilitate quality networking between in-person and remote attendees, engage virtual attendees during sessions, distribute separate information to both groups, and drive sponsor interaction. They turned to Whova and its all-in-one event management system for solutions.

Whova provided several key tools to address these challenges. The platform's Community Board and in-app messaging facilitated networking, while the Q&A feature engaged remote attendees in hybrid sessions. Organizers used filtered announcements to send targeted notifications and created virtual exhibitor booths for sponsor engagement. As a result, the event saw high levels of interaction, including over 8,500 private messages, 9,900 community messages, and 2,300 meetup participations, successfully creating an integrated experience for all attendees.