Conference Compass

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.

01/07/2025

This week, Sjoerd is representing Conference Compass at the Association World Congress in Hamburg hosted by Association of Association Executives.

The Association World Congress (AWC) is an important event where association executives from around the world come together to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in our industry. Unlike large expos, AWC is a more intimate gathering that focuses on meaningful discussions and practical insights, but that makes it all the more valuable for us to attend.

We’re proud to be there as representatives of event technology. We are there to:
✅ Stay close to the real needs and priorities of associations
✅ Understand how technology can support their evolving strategies
✅ Bring back valuable insights that help us improve our platform and services

If you’re at AWC this week, reach out to Sjoerd. He’s there to connect, learn, and explore how we can support your association’s events and community goals.

26/06/2025

🚀🇬🇧 It’s Day 2 at TMS in London!

We’re back at stand F81 with the rest of the MESA team and ready for another full day of conversations. Sjoerd, Marlen and Paul are there again today, looking incredibly dazzling.

Today, we want to ask a few questions:

❓ If you're planning an association event, does your registration system support tiered ticketing, VIP-only access, or sponsored session visibility?

❓ If you’re running an academic conference, are you still asking speakers to fill out abstract templates manually, email them in, and then follow up with back-and-forth messages?

❓ Is your event app just an extra feature, or are you using it to create a truly personal experience for attendees, complete with relevant content and long-term value?

❓ And the big one: are you still trying to manually connect all these systems?

If you're unsure how to answer these, that’s exactly why we’re here.

Come by and we’ll take a look at your event, walk through the best-fit tech for your needs, and give you a clear next step. With over 15 years of experience in association events and large conferences, we know what works and what doesn’t.

🕛 Company pitches are happening again today at the MESA stand at 12:00
📲 Book a meeting via the TMS app
📍 Come see us at stand F81

Let’s talk. And maybe take another great photo while we're at it.

25/06/2025

It’s the first day of The Meetings Show in London! 🇬🇧

We’re live at stand F81 with the rest of the 🤝 Meetings & Events Support Association (MESA) team and ready for a full day of conversations, exciting meetings and talking all things event tech. Make sure to come by to say hi to Sjoerd, Marlen and Paul throughout the day.

Here’s what’s happening today:

🕛 12:00 to 12:20 – MESA Company Pitches
Want to hear more about all companies that are a part of MESA, including our own? Stop by for a rapid fire pitch session and a chance to speak to all these exciting companies!

🔥 15:00-15:20 – Campfire Session with Marlen at Stand F81
Marlen will lead a fascinating session on exploring how building a sales career and writing a novel follow very similar methodology. How can you create systems that help you reach your goals? Come by also for a chance to talk with other professionals and creatives.

🍽️ MESA Refresh Dinner this evening
Interested in joining? Reach out and we’ll send you the details.

📲 Don’t forget to book a meeting via the TMS app and come by stand F81 to see the platform in action or talk about event ROI, accessibility or your next big idea.

💜 Find out Floq bird in the distance!

24/06/2025

We’re heading to TMS! 🛫

From June 25-26th, you’ll find us at stand F81 at The Meetings Show in London, together with our trusted partners from MESA. Sjoerd, Marlen and Paul will be there, and we’re looking forward to connecting.

📲 Planning to attend?
Make sure to book a meeting via the TMS app so we can catch up.

➡️ Don’t miss what’s happening at stand F81:

🔥 A campfire session by Marlen (Wednesday 15:00, Stand F81), exploring how building a sales pipeline and getting in the results and writing a novel have more in common than you’d think. It’s a chance to reflect on how you can create systems that support your goals, be they creative or commercial, and to join a conversation with other professionals and creatives.

🔥 A Floq pitch as part of the MESA campfire sessions, taking place both days from 12:00 to 12:20.

👉 Here’s the full campfire session schedule to plan your visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ld1BD0

Come by for demos of our platform, consultations on using event technology to increase event ROI, and conversations around accessibility, including how we’ve prepared for the Accessibility Act coming into effect tomorrow.

See you at stand F81!

23/06/2025

What if your exhibitors don’t come back next year?

It’s not just about how many people saw their logo.
It’s about who remembered them. Who followed up. Who was left thinking,
“That company adds value to this field.”

👉 Exhibitor ROI isn’t built on visibility alone.
It’s built on interaction, content, connection and you simply need to have the right tools to make all of that happen.

We work with associations and large-scale conferences where exhibitors play a huge role. So we wrote this guide to what they actually want in 2025 and how your event can deliver.
🔗https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0l9_6F0

18/06/2025

🔥MESA Campfire Session: you don't want to miss this one!

On Wednesday, June 25th at 15:00, Marlen will be hosting a campfire session at the MESA booth F81 and we are all so excited!

📖 Marlen will share how she’s been balancing two seemingly different worlds: writing her own novel and working in event technology. Turns out, the overlap is bigger than you'd think. Both sit on a foundation of discipline and storytelling to resilience and the art of connection.

💡 Whether you're curious about building your own passion project, want to learn how professional skills can fuel creative goals, or just want to hear about Marlen's book, this session is for you.

Come by, grab a seat (and a headset) and get inspired 🔥

17/06/2025

🌍 Next week we’re heading to London!
From June 25–26, Sjoerd, Marlen, and Paul will be attending The Meetings Show at ExCeL London, and we can’t wait to connect.

🤝 We’ll be at booth F81 together with our fantastic partners from MESA. Whether you're looking to join a campfire session, meet other MESA members, or just catch up, our stand is a great place to come by.

🔥On the topic of campfire sessions: our very own Marlen will be hosting one on Wednesday! Details are coming soon, but make sure to mark your calendar.

What else can you expect at our stand?
🎯A live demo of our event platform
🎯Success stories from our clients and how tech helped them achieve their goals
🎯Friendly conversations about how platforms like ours can support your work as an event organiser

📅 Book a meeting with us through the TMS platform so we can go over any questions you have!

🍽️ And finally, we’re joining the MESA Refresh Dinner. If you’d like to attend, feel free to reach out. We’d love to see you there!

Looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces at TMS 2025! See you there!

13/06/2025

If you’ve ever planned an event using five different tools (one for registration, one for the app, one for abstracts… you know the drill), you’ve felt the cost: not just in budget, but in time, data chaos, and last-minute stress.

How can all-in-one platforms fix this?

📝 We’ve broken down what actually matters when choosing an all-in-one event management platform and how to spot the difference between real flexibility and a rigid bundle wrapped in buzzwords.

👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0k-Wgs0

If you're evaluating platforms this season, this article is worth 5 minutes.

04/06/2025

What steps has your organisation taken to comply with the European Accessibility Act coming into effect this June?

The EAA is not just a legal requirement. It’s a wake-up call for digital platforms to become more inclusive.

At Conference Compass, we’ve taken this seriously. Over the past months, we’ve worked to make our platform Floq accessible to all users. Head on over to our latest article to see what we have added to our platform and what you could potentially consider as well.

👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0kKKpc0

Get in touch if you want to know what are the next steps you could take.