Braindate was a standout engagement tool at our user conference. It gave our attendees a structured, yet casual way to connect around shared interests—whether that was API design, developer tools, or career growth. The platform helped us extend the value of our event beyond the main-stage, enabling meaningful peer-to-peer learning and spontaneous collaboration. It was especially effective for our community of developers and technical leaders who wanted focused, small-group conversations. The UI was intuitive, the onboarding process was smooth, and the Braindate concierge team helped ensure a great experience onsite.

We had a shortened window (about 6 - 8 weeks) to integrate and adopt Braindate into our event, the team at E-180 jumped in and helped make that integration with our reg platform and mobile app successful. We had great engagement for a first year program and look forward to continuing to use Braindate in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We had no major downsides with using braindate at our event. We had some mobile app issues but that was due to our mobile app choice and not Braindate or the team at E-180. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I loved all the people that worked for Braindate, i loved the concept and the actual conversations I had. They're wonderful for both introverts and extroverts as a networking/connection point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The web interface could be more user friendly. It was a little hard to search and refind sessions that were interesting to me. I wish there were categories. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I liked best about Braindate was how it created a welcoming, purposeful space for even our more introverted attendees to connect and have meaningful conversations with like-minded peers. The platform made networking feel intentional and accessible. On top of that, the customer service was outstanding, and the BOS was packed with every marketing resource we could need—from videos and social posts to website copy and presentation blurbs. Attendees loved the experience, with many calling it their favorite part of the conference and rating it an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Braindate was a fantastic addition to our event, there were a couple of areas with room for improvement. The integration with Cvent was a bit clunky—scheduling or canceling Braindates confused some attendees. Additionally, the built-in branding options were somewhat limited, such as only being able to choose from two font colors for the social post templates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best advantages of braindate is you can host technical and/or general sessions where you can present ideas that are up to “constructive” discussions with the rest of participants.

During these discussions among participants (total of 6 participants including host), everybody seems supportive and creative ideas re-surface due to the small number of participants which makes the set topic appear very interesting and conducive to open interpretations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The braindate sessions I participated as a host and as a participant is actually a good idea !!!

I would suggest adding two (2) more participants to total eight (8) participants. The concentration to the proposed topic per session will reach more individual if possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Braindate is a great way for our attendees to network and meet like-minded people without the pressure and awkward small talk of traditional networking activities. It takes the pressure off, especially for the introverts, to meet new people and expand their networks while jumping more quickly and easily into meaningful conversations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only downside we have experienced is that in our second year engaging Braindate, our sponsors have figured out how valuable it is and there was much more sponsor/attendee engagement than attendee/attendee engagement than we had in year one. We will work with the Braindate team to implement their suggestions to tackle this next year! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Braindate connects people around topics of interest which makes networking more meaningful. It is a great relationship/community builder at events. It is very easy to use both on the backend and the client facing side. We were well supported with the set-up and have enhanced and improved YOY since we began using the tool. We just wrapped our 3rd year using it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish it could integrate fully with our conference mobile app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was such a great idea to connect people who have the same interest/ look for the same info at such a big event like Workiva Amplify. I wish I knew about braindates earlier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've only experienced once and it was a great experience. So until now, nothing I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Braindate offers a truly unique and valuable way for our attendees to connect around shared interests. The platform’s topic-based meeting model encourages intentional, high-quality conversations that enhance the overall event experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only real challenge we encountered was accommodating the physical onsite requirements, which required a bit of extra planning on our part. That said, their team worked closely with us to find solutions and ensure everything went off without a hitch. Their flexibility and support helped make it all manageable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ability to have a very structured program around networking and sharing of knowledge. The sync with my calendar allowed an easy way to spend time with over 20 clients in 2 days at our recent event with no hassles. The support from the Braindate onsite team was extremely helpful, and made my Braindates run even more smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be nice if the notifications were integrated more seamlessly with our event app through cVent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can suggest a topic that matters to me and meet people who have similar interests and experiences. It helps to get un-polished real-life insights you can never get with a big audience involved. These conversations are always very open and practical, bringing enormous value to business and personal growth.

It's also very easy to use from both sides: searching for interesting braindates and scheduling your own. Great job, Braindate team! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I had an issue hosting my first braindate. It had been fully booked, but half of the people didn't show up. Next time, the Braindate team fixed that - when braindate was full in advance, they added a couple of extra spaces. Thank you so much for that! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.