• Attendees - They want to meet other attendees to compare notes on exhibitors and products and they would like to meet attendees who are attending the same technical sessions to discuss similar problems and issues relating to the topic. They would also like to meet exhibitors to learn more about their products and services while not wasting time in their booth hunting down the right person. They also want to know about events such as parties or activities being hosted by the exhibitor as well as any giveaway items the exhibitor plans to have at the event. Finally, they may also be interested in job openings available by companies attending the event.
• Exhibitors - It's simple, they want to connect with buyers and decision makers attending the conference. They want to brief editors and analysts about upcoming new products. They want to be able to manage their pre-event marketing using state of the art tools to get their booth invitations out. They want an easy way to make appointments with editors to do "booth demos". They want speakers attending the event to know who they are and why they're great. Finally, they want their booth busting out into the isle with qualified buyers so the entire trade show knows they are the top dog!
• Editors and Analysts - They want a powerful appointment scheduler and access to exhibitors and attendees so they can do their research. They want to be able to view discussion forums to see what people really think regarding a product announcement. They want to have a powerful searching tool that makes it easy for them to find people based on their title, products they use, location or session they attend. Simply put, they want access to people and they want it to be quick and easy!
• Speakers - They would love to be able to connect to the attendees before the event to find out why they're going to the event and make sure their speech is "on message" and relevant to what the attendees are interested in. They want to be able to participate in message forums, while keeping up with all of the latest press announcements that tend to be released before or during an event. Speakers want to be informed.

EventMingle will help people connect before the event.

First and foremost, EventMingle helps you meet people. You do have something in common. You're going to pack your bags and travel to attend the same event. Why should you remain strangers? EventMingle allows you to meet people prior to the event. EventMingle even helps by making introductions based on things like: Who you would like to meet, the sessions you're attending or by where you live.

Each time you log in, we'll show you a couple new faces. One click of a button will give you even more detail about the person including their company bio and who they would like to meet. You can check out their blogs and even view their LinkedIn profile.

Participants can add their photo and company logo to their profile to make it even easier for people to connect with them.

Powerful Search Features!

EventMingle makes it incredibly easily to find content. Our "Google link" search engine indexes all of the content on the site. This means all of the content on the site is just a few search words away.  You can search for words or phrases.

Next, search is broken down into four main groups:

• Keyword Search - Search through all of the content on the site using words or phrases.
• Exhibitors - Find Exhibitors based on keyword search or by using our built in, custom, digital exhibitor locator system based on the products and services the exhibitor offers.
• People - Find people based on their name, title, company name and content in their company bio.
• Products - Find products based on keyword search or by our custom digital product location system.

This is an extremely powerful, yet simple way for people to find what they're looking for.

Built-in Email System eliminates virus issues and spam!

With EventMingle you don't have to worry about additional spam or email viruses. That is because all email communication on EventMingle remains on EventMingle! You can configure EventMingle to send alerts to your external email account. For example, when you have mail waiting, so you don't have to login and check EventMingle constantly. Your mailbox on EventMingle is organized in three folders: messages from attendees, messages from exhibitors and appointment requests.

Don't miss any Exhibitor Press Announcements!

Exhibitors often make announcements right before or during events. Now their press releases get the attention they deserve. If the press release comes out prior to the event, everyone will have a chance to read and digest the news. If it comes out during the event they'll be able to access the news from their hotel rooms, laptops or PDAs.

EventMingle will also have stations set-up during the actual event where people can access the information while the event is taking place. And with our powerful message forums you can actually discuss the contents of the press release with other attendees on EventMingle.

Messages Forums create a lively discussion area!

Events happen because a lot of people are interested in what the conference has to offer. EventMingle's Message Forums is an extremely easy way for people to participate in discussion groups based on many of these topics.

Want to discuss an Exhibitor's product with other people who use the product? No problem on EventMingle! We cover all the hot topics from exhibitors, products and press releases, to even the planned parties! Nothing will get by you. Want to get some sightseeing ideas in the host city? We have a message forum that will help you find that or a great steak house! And when you read a message from someone and say "Wow, I'd like to meet them!", with just a click of a mouse you'll be introduced to them or you can send them an internal email. It's that simple.

EventMingle helps you stay informed while helping you meet people. No other web application has the power of EventMingle.com.

The Great Treasure Hunt!

Exhibitors often have items they give to attendees to reward them for stopping by their booths. They can be the popular t-shirts to the stress balls with the exhibitor's logo on them. Some exhibitors have samples and demos they also would like to put in the hands of qualified decision makers.

Exhibitors know attendees will visit several booths during a trade show and they want to leave a lasting impression on attendees so they remember their visit to their booth. EventMingle makes it possible for exhibitors to get the most bang for the buck when it comes to these treasured freebees. Attendees can read about these items and decide if they want to visit the exhibitor's booth.

This is a win-win for attendees and exhibitors, everyone is happy.

Check out our Job Board for openings and resumes!
(This is an optional feature, our clients may turn the job board off if they wish)

Trade Shows and Conferences are the perfect place to recruit new staff. Power exhibitors have known this for a long time by setting up a suite at the conference hotel staffed by their Director of Human Resources. It just seems logical that events should make it possible for companies with job openings to meet with job seekers.

EventMingle once again makes this possible. Any company attending the event (either as an attendee or exhibitor) can post their job openings. Job Seekers can post an abbreviated resume for participants to browse.

It really is a great way to match up companies with job seekers.

Your personal Day Planner is built right in!

Time and Task Management is one of the biggest challenges when attending a trade show. You have exhibitors you want to visit, sessions you need to attend, speakers you want to meet and products you want to check out.

Large shows can be daunting, reading the exhibitor guide, writing yourself notes, it can be a major headache! EventMingle simplifies the process.

The Daily Planner manages your schedule and all time based activities: meetings, breakout and general sessions and exhibitor events. All of these items can later be exported to Microsoft Outlook or your favorite PDA.

EventMingle also manages all of your action items. This to-do list may include Exhibitors you want to visit, products you want to see, people you want to meet and the people who have emailed introductions to you. It will also help you keep track of all the Exhibitor giveaways and prizes so you'll have something to take back to your kids.

EventMingle's Daily Planner is a key reason so many attendees use our application.

Powerful Tools for Exhibitors!

Exhibitors will be jumping for joy when they see all of the free tools available for them to support their trade show attendance. This is a major investment for them, therefore, they will appreciate the Show Producers decision to make EventMingle the official social networking application for the event.

Exhibitors can opt-in to use EventMingle's free services which includes a detailed Exhibitor Description, Press Releases (with time delay), Giveaway Items, Special Activities, Products, Job Openings and Appointment Manager for booth staff.

Exhibitors have full control over the content and can update it as often as they like.

Marketing Tools for Exhibitors will drive people to their booths!

Exhibitors will be delighted with the powerful pre-event marketing tools available to them. Instead of using costly and highly inefficient printing, mailing and postage that can often cost up to $1.50 per attendee, exhibitors can reach attendees using EventMingle's internal email system for a nominal fee.

And since it's all electronic, exhibitors can wait until days before the event to give attendees the latest information regarding what they plan to exhibit at the event! Exhibitors can prompt attendees to schedule appointments with staff performing booth duty if they so desire.

In addition to marketing to attendees, exhibitors can also perform all of their pre-event Public Relations efforts to inform and schedule appointments with editors and industry analysts. We all know positive, well placed editorial reviews can be a major boost for the exhibitor. EventMingle is a dream come true for your PR team.

NEW!!

Custom Walking Maps for each participant!

As an optional add-on for our clients, we can work with your AutoCAD file and build a custom, visual drawing of your Exhibit Hall. As each participant adds exhibitors they wish to visit to their Daily Planner, each of the exhibitors will be color coded on the map.

Our digital product location system is also integrated into the map system, so attendees can easily locate exhibitors based on the products and services they offer.

Finally, once the attendee finishes their map, they can print it out and take it with them to the event.

EventMingle is the only event based social networking platform to also incorporate visual walking maps into their platform making it an extremely affordable solution to event producers who use a stand-alone show mapping solution today.