Whova Features
Registration (8)
Event creation
As reported in 195 Whova reviews. Process of creating a new event
User registration process
Based on 243 Whova reviews. User experience of registering for an event
Payment processing
As reported in 155 Whova reviews. Ease of use in processing attendee payments
Mobile check-in
Check attendees into events and sessions using a mobile device This feature was mentioned in 207 Whova reviews.
On-site tickets and registration
Register attendees and sell tickets on-site This feature was mentioned in 174 Whova reviews.
Event creation
Based on 33 Whova reviews. Process of creating a new event.
User registration process
As reported in 37 Whova reviews. User experience of registering for an event
Mobile check-in
Check attendees into events and sessions using a mobile device This feature was mentioned in 37 Whova reviews.
Marketing and Communications (11)
Event website creation
As reported in 151 Whova reviews. Design and manage a dedicated event website
Email automation
Based on 173 Whova reviews. Automate email communications with attendees
Email customization
Design and customize email communications This feature was mentioned in 160 Whova reviews.
Contact list management
As reported in 190 Whova reviews. Organize and manage contact list of attendees
Social media promotion
Advertise and promote event using social media integrations 178 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Lead generation and retrieval
Tools for capture and follow-up of leads generated during an event This feature was mentioned in 159 Whova reviews.
Lead generation and retrieval
Tools for capture and follow-up of leads generated during an event. 35 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Social media promotion
Advertise and promote event using social media integrations. 37 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Event website creation
Design and manage a dedicated event website. 34 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Email customization
Customize email communications. This feature was mentioned in 33 Whova reviews.
Contact list management
As reported in 36 Whova reviews. Organize and manage contact list of attendees.
Event Operations (3)
Session scheduling
Based on 174 Whova reviews. Plan and organize event sessions and schedule
Speaker submissions
Manage abstracts and proposals for event speakers This feature was mentioned in 136 Whova reviews.
Exhibition management
Manage exhibitors or sponsors at an event 143 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Attendee Engagement (8)
Event agendas and schedules
Based on 729 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Ability for attendees to customize and access a schedule or agenda for an event
Floor plans / maps
Based on 523 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Ability for attendees to access floor plans and maps of an event venue
Social media integrations
Based on 578 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tools for attendees to post to social media during an event
Attendee networking
Based on 720 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tools to enable networking for attendees during an event
Attendee surveys
Based on 550 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tools for gathering feedback from attendees during and after an event
Social media integrations
As reported in 35 Whova reviews. Tools for attendees to post to social media during an event.
Attendee networking
As reported in 39 Whova reviews. Tools to enable networking for attendees during an event.
Attendee surveys-attendee engagement
Tools for gathering feedback from attendees during and after an event. This feature was mentioned in 37 Whova reviews.
Platform (4)
Performance and reliability
Based on 178 Whova reviews. Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond
Reporting and dashboards
As reported in 148 Whova reviews. Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards
API / integrations
Based on 109 Whova reviews. Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications
Multiple event management
Ability to plan and organize multiple events within the platform 121 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
At-Event Tools (2)
Business Card Scanner
Offers the option to scan a business card if a badge isn't available. This feature was mentioned in 26 Whova reviews.
Notetaking
As reported in 26 Whova reviews. Allows you to take notes within the app.
Post-Event Tools (3)
Lead Follow-Up
Based on 33 Whova reviews. Allows you to follow-up with leads within the app.
Lead Analysis
As reported in 31 Whova reviews. Offers insights into the quality of leads.
Interaction History
Based on 28 Whova reviews. View the history of your interactions and badges scanned.
Software Offerings (3)
Web Portal
Based on 32 Whova reviews. Provides a corresponding web portal that can be accessed from a desktop computer.
Mobile Application
Software is available as a downloadable mobile application. This feature was mentioned in 42 Whova reviews.
Integrations & APIs
Based on 21 Whova reviews. Integrates with outside software like existing CRM or CMS.
Administration (6)
Event Configuration
As reported in 92 Whova reviews. Supports different types of virtual events and events with multiple concurrent sessions
Event Marketing
Offers features for promoting events through email or social media This feature was mentioned in 85 Whova reviews.
Speaker Access and Control
Based on 96 Whova reviews. Allows event organizers to designate multiple speakers and hosts for an online event
Advanced Reporting
As reported in 76 Whova reviews. Provides analytics features to track event attendance, engagement, and feedback
Analytics
Generates analytics reports or dashboards to track job seeker attendance and their activities during the event. This feature was mentioned in 15 Whova reviews.
Custom branding
As reported in 14 Whova reviews. Enables employers to create pages or virtual spaces with custom branding.
Virtual Experience (10)
Virtual Lobby
Offers a virtual lobby where users can view sessions, access content, and chat with attendees This feature was mentioned in 96 Whova reviews.
Built-In Webcasting
As reported in 86 Whova reviews. Platform offers native capabilities for webcasting video content
Webcasting Integrations
Platform offers integrations with webinar and/or video streaming tools 88 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-Device Functionality
As reported in 97 Whova reviews. 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
Engagement (7)
Online Event Agenda
Enables attendees to register for multiple sessions and curate a personalized event agenda 126 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Interactive Content
Includes features for Q&A, live polls, and/or group chat 122 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
1:1 Networking
Based on 117 Whova reviews. Improves the attendee experience with networking or matchmaking capabilities
Exhibitors/Sponsorships
As reported in 103 Whova reviews. 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
Event Experience (4)
Multiple devices
As reported in 17 Whova reviews. Allows attendees to access event content on multiple devices.
Attendee tracking
Tracks interactions between candidates and employers. 18 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
One-on-one chats
As reported in 18 Whova reviews. Facilitates live text-based or video chats between attendees and employers.
Live broadcasts
Allows event organizers to conduct live broadcasts or webinars. 16 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Planning (4)
Promotion
Offers features for promoting events through email or social media. 16 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Registration
Based on 17 Whova reviews. Automates attendee registration.
Candidate information
Collects candidate details, through functions such as resume uploading or pre-screening questions. This feature was mentioned in 17 Whova reviews.
Scheduling
Contains scheduling functionality allowing attendees to set up discussions with employers. 17 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Generative AI (4)
AI Text Generation
As reported in 79 Whova reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 24 Whova reviews.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 41 Whova reviews. Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. 27 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Agentic AI - Event Registration & Ticketing (3)
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
Agentic AI - Event Management Platforms (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
As reported in 13 Whova reviews. Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Based on 13 Whova reviews. Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Based on 13 Whova reviews. Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Lead Retrieval (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
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
Agentic AI - Mobile Event Apps (3)
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
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 (2)
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





