Conference Compass

18/11/2025

🚀 Day 1 of IBTM and it's already busy at Stand P49!

We have a packed program and a full diary for today, but that in no way means you shouldn't come round to say hi: we are here with the whole team! Make sure to catch Jelmer, Sjoerd, Paul, Marlen and Nia on the show floor.

🍾 We are having stand drinks together with all the MESA members at 17:00, so make sure to come by and say cheers.
💜 We are here to answer all your questions: about floq, about event management, about what is the best solution for you, your event, your attendees and your brand.

See you there!

10/11/2025

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our app in action! 🎉

We’re proud to sponsor this year’s event app for the 64th ICCA Congress in Porto, and to see it come to life across the venue and on stage.

Jelmer and Sjoerd are there not only to oversee the app, but to connect with event professionals, and explore new ways technology can help make events even better. We can't wait to hear what they have to share!

05/11/2025

From conference to community?

⏳ Transforming your audience from one-time visitors to community members happens over a long stretch of time. Event technology can help you navigate that movement.

Want to know more? Head over to our latest article: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pnn-90

04/11/2025

🌟 We’re heading to IBTM and couldn’t be more excited!

Are you part of an association, a professional conference organiser, a corporate event planner, or just someone curious about what event tech can do for you? Then make sure to visit us at stand P49: we’ll be there with our partners from MESA!

Here’s what you can expect when you stop by:
✨ Get to know our event platform
💬 We can help you with your event strategy: let us know what you've already got
🧭 Figure out what are the most logical next steps in your event tech journey
🤝 Walk away with expert advice (and the best recommendations, even if it’s not us)

After 16+ years in events, we’re here to share what we’ve learned and help you plan with confidence.

We’ll also be part of the MESA Campfire Sessions, will have quite some interviews and much more throughout IBTM. Stay tuned and come say hi, we can’t wait to meet you!

30/10/2025

📣 We have some very exciting news!

Our founder and CEO, Jelmer van Ast, has been nominated for the Eventex Powerlist of The 100 most influential people in the events indsutry for 2025!

Jelmer is constantly engaged with the event world: exploring how it evolves, what it needs, and where it’s headed. At Conference Compass, this curiosity drives how we shape our products, connect with and understand our clients, and support the global event community.

We’re proud to see his vision and leadership recognized among the industry’s most inspiring professionals. And we would love to have as man people as possible show their support.

👉 Vote now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pfcSh0
🗳️ Voting closes 7 November 2025, 23:59 CET

22/09/2025

💸 Does a bigger budget always mean a better event?

Not necessarily. More money spent on production or extras doesn’t guarantee stronger results.

What does work is being smart about your tools: the right tech can cut costs, improve engagement, and lay the groundwork for an even better event next year.

We've written an article on 7 event tools that enrich attendee experience while cutting costs.

👉 Find them out here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ndWKb0

11/09/2025

What have you possibly overlooked as an academic conference planner?

The venue is booked.
Catering is sorted.
Registration is live.

But great academic conference planning goes beyond the obvious checklist. It’s the hidden details, from reviewer management to year-round engagement that really shape the experience.

Here are the 6 things organisers often forget (and how to fix them).

👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0m-5wY0

12/08/2025

🎥 Watch here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mjn9m0

At IMEX 2025 in Frankfurt, our CEO and Founder, Jelmer van Ast joined Paul Colston, the Managing Editor at Mash Media to talk about Conference Compass, our product Floq and the way that it utilises experiential design in event technology.

Join in on this lovely conversation in which Jelmer and Paul touch on some important topics such as:
➡️ accessible content
➡️ post-event content strategy
➡️ how to foster connection between all event stakeholders

Thank you Mash Media for this opportunity to have some meaningful discussions and a great reminder of the lovely time that we had at IMEX!

01/08/2025

☀️ August is quiet for events.

Perfect.

This is the month to work with what you already have.

Your last event's analytics are full of insights:
➡️ What did your audience really engage with?
➡️ Where was the highest ROI for sponsors?
➡️ What were the strengths and what could you improve?

We’ve put together a simple guide with concrete steps to turn your event data into a better plan for the next one.

👉 Read it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0m6Dhd0

How are you using August to prepare for your next event?

23/07/2025

Halfway through the year and the product updates just keep coming 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lXhg00

🔊 Audio captions you can listen to
Supports blind and low-vision users, reduces screen fatigue, and offers more flexibility in how attendees follow sessions.

🤝 Leads tab for exhibitors
See incoming contact requests, confirmed contacts, and those collected by colleagues, all in one place, with export options built in.

📥 Smarter attendee import
Clearer templates, better feedback, and safer syncing. Intuitive and easy.

🤳 Barcode scanning in the app
Scan a barcode on a badge or elsewhere and instantly access that attendee’s profile. Simple and fast for on-site connections.

✅ Accessibility Statement now live
Published on our website and aligned with the European Accessibility Act. A formal step reflecting ongoing work across the platform.

More additions to the platform are already on the way!

18/07/2025

📣 We’re hiring: Customer Success Manager (Based in The Hague)

Join our international, small and fast-paced team at Conference Compass! We're looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to help deliver outstanding results for clients using our event management platform, Floq.

You’ll work with leading academic conferences and large, complex events: guiding clients from kickoff to delivery and travelling internationally to support them onsite.

📍 Based within 30 km of The Hague
🧠 Organised, proactive, and a confident communicator
🌍 Excited to work with major events and multicultural teams

Want to help shape standout event experiences for exciting clients?
👉 Apply now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lRHsg0

14/07/2025

Gamification isn't just for fun, it's one of the smartest ways to drive engagement.

From boosting exhibitor interaction to keeping your app active, the right game mechanics can completely change how attendees experience your event.

We just published a quick read on how to use gamification strategically, with a link to our brand new Gamification Guide inside.

👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lJSp20

Gamification is key to engaging events. Discover ways to incorporate fun elements that create lasting attendee connections.