HeySummit Features
Marketing and Communications (20)
Lead generation and retrieval
Tools for capture and follow-up of leads generated during an event.
Social media promotion
Advertise and promote event using social media integrations.
Event website creation
Design and manage a dedicated event website.
Email customization
Customize email communications.
Contact list management
Organize and manage contact list of attendees.
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Event Management
Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings
Badge Management
Create, manage, and print wearable badges
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Website Management
Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
For Virtual Events
Designed for events that occur online
Attendee Engagement (3)
Social media integrations
Tools for attendees to post to social media during an event.
Attendee networking
Tools to enable networking for attendees during an event.
Attendee surveys-attendee engagement
Tools for gathering feedback from attendees during and after an event.
Registration (4)
Event creation
Process of creating a new event.
User registration process
User experience of registering for an event
Mobile check-in
Check attendees into events and sessions using a mobile device
Visitor Registration
Make a list and register visitors
Administration (4)
Event Configuration
Supports different types of virtual events and events with multiple concurrent sessions
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Event Marketing
Offers features for promoting events through email or social media
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Speaker Access and Control
Allows event organizers to designate multiple speakers and hosts for an online event
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Advanced Reporting
Provides analytics features to track event attendance, engagement, and feedback
Virtual Experience (27)
Virtual Lobby
Offers a virtual lobby where users can view sessions, access content, and chat with attendees
Built-In Webcasting
Platform offers native capabilities for webcasting video content
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Webcasting Integrations
Platform offers integrations with webinar and/or video streaming tools
Cross-Device Functionality
Allows attendees to access event content on multiple devices
Session / Agenda Management
Enable building and publishing session agenda, multi‑track scheduling, speaker assignments, and agenda edits
Live Streaming & Recording
Enable live broadcasting of sessions along with options to record, store, and replay them
Registration & Attendee Management
Support creation of registration forms, ticketing, attendee profiles, waitlists, and badge issuance
Event Setup & Scheduling
Provide tools to define event dates, tracks, session slots, registration periods, and calendar publishing
Branding & Customization
Allow full customization of look & feel (logos, colors, layout, CSS) to match event branding
Interactive Speaker / Moderator Controls
Provide tools for moderators/speakers to manage Q&A, control audience view, mute/unmute, session control
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Sponsorship Management
Raise funds via sponsors and grants
Badge Management
Create, manage, and print wearable badges
Exhibit/Vendor Management
Manage location logistics and coordinate the participation of exhibitors or vendors in an event
Video Streaming
Allows users to view videos without downloading media files
Online Registration
Real-time registration over the web
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Website Management
Built-in website builder or integration with third-party site
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Event Management
Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Event Registration
Online registration for events
Engagement (7)
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Online Event Agenda
Enables attendees to register for multiple sessions and curate a personalized event agenda
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Interactive Content
Includes features for Q&A, live polls, and/or group chat
1:1 Networking
Improves the attendee experience with networking or matchmaking capabilities
Exhibitors/Sponsorships
Provides value to event exhibitors or sponsors
Gamification & Incentives
Include leaderboards, points, badges, quizzes, contests to drive participant activity
Real‑Time Interaction Tools
Offer live polls, Q&A, chat, surveys, annotations, emoji/reactions, whiteboards during sessions
Networking / Matchmaking
Support 1:1 meetings, AI matchmaking, breakout rooms, social lounges, networking scheduling
Generative AI (5)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Lead Generation
Manage the process of attracting and converting business prospects into leads
Agentic AI - Event Marketing (6)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Virtual Event Platforms (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Administration / Support - Virtual Event Platforms (2)
Role‑Based Access & Permissions
Provide multiple admin roles (organizer, moderator, speaker), with controlled access & rights
Security & Compliance
Support encryption, data protection, authentication, audit logs, compliance standards (e.g. GDPR, SOC2)
Insights & Scale - Virtual Event Platforms (3)
User Capacity & Reliability
Guarantee event scale (max attendees, concurrency) and platform reliability (uptime, SLAs)
Analytics & Reporting
Provide dashboards and reports on registration, attendance, engagement, drop‑offs, session stats
Audience Analytics
Track and analyze various metrics such as demographics, psychographics, behavior and other insights
Additional Functionality (57)
Speaker Profiles
List information about event speakers
Attendee Profiles
List information about event guests
Ticketing
Customize, sell, and distribute tickets
Live Streaming
Live stream to multiple devices simultaneously
Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
Kiosk Ticketing
Obtain tickets via Kiosk upon arrival at event
Audience Engagement
Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A)
Digital Signage
Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, projection and e-paper
Attendee Tracking
A list of registered participants
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Breakout Rooms
Sub-room created within virtual meeting/class
Lead Capture
Automatically identify and save contact information of potential customers
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Event Ticketing
Manage tickets for specific events
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Gamification
Games or game-like elements to track progress and reward accomplishments
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Real-Time Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc.
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Event Tracking
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking
Conferencing
Event Calendar
A list of events with their respective dates
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Event Scheduling
Plan an event's time and location
Audience Targeting
Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention
Custom Domains
Create branded link campaigns or short links with one or multiple custom domains.
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Email Reminders
Reminders sent via email
Lead Capture
Automatically identify and save contact information of potential customers
Location-Based Marketing
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Event Calendar
A list of events with their respective dates
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Event Ticketing
Manage tickets for specific events
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Landing Pages/Web Forms
Create landing pages or online forms designed to capture new leads and prospects
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
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