Whova Features
Registration (8)
Event creation
Based on 192 Whova reviews. Process of creating a new event
User registration process
User experience of registering for an event 240 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Payment processing
Based on 152 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 204 Whova reviews.
On-site tickets and registration
Register attendees and sell tickets on-site This feature was mentioned in 171 Whova reviews.
Event creation
Based on 32 Whova reviews. Process of creating a new event.
User registration process
User experience of registering for an event 36 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobile check-in
As reported in 36 Whova reviews. Check attendees into events and sessions using a mobile device
Marketing and Communications (11)
Event website creation
Based on 148 Whova reviews. Design and manage a dedicated event website
Email automation
Automate email communications with attendees This feature was mentioned in 171 Whova reviews.
Email customization
Design and customize email communications This feature was mentioned in 157 Whova reviews.
Contact list management
Organize and manage contact list of attendees 187 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Social media promotion
Advertise and promote event using social media integrations This feature was mentioned in 175 Whova reviews.
Lead generation and retrieval
Tools for capture and follow-up of leads generated during an event 156 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. 34 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Social media promotion
Advertise and promote event using social media integrations. This feature was mentioned in 36 Whova reviews.
Event website creation
Based on 33 Whova reviews. Design and manage a dedicated event website.
Email customization
Based on 32 Whova reviews. Customize email communications.
Contact list management
Organize and manage contact list of attendees. This feature was mentioned in 35 Whova reviews.
Event Operations (3)
Session scheduling
As reported in 171 Whova reviews. Plan and organize event sessions and schedule
Speaker submissions
Based on 134 Whova reviews. Manage abstracts and proposals for event speakers
Exhibition management
Based on 140 Whova reviews. Manage exhibitors or sponsors at an event
Attendee Engagement (8)
Event agendas and schedules
Based on 726 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 520 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 575 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 717 Whova reviews and verified by the G2 Product R&D team. Tools to enable networking for attendees during an event
Attendee surveys
Based on 547 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
Tools for attendees to post to social media during an event. This feature was mentioned in 34 Whova reviews.
Attendee networking
Based on 38 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 36 Whova reviews.
Platform (4)
Performance and reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond This feature was mentioned in 175 Whova reviews.
Reporting and dashboards
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards This feature was mentioned in 145 Whova reviews.
API / integrations
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 106 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Multiple event management
Ability to plan and organize multiple events within the platform 118 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
Allows you to take notes within the app. This feature was mentioned in 26 Whova reviews.
Post-Event Tools (3)
Lead Follow-Up
Allows you to follow-up with leads within the app. 33 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Lead Analysis
Offers insights into the quality of leads. This feature was mentioned in 31 Whova reviews.
Interaction History
As reported in 28 Whova reviews. View the history of your interactions and badges scanned.
Software Offerings (3)
Web Portal
Provides a corresponding web portal that can be accessed from a desktop computer. 32 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Mobile Application
Based on 42 Whova reviews. Software is available as a downloadable mobile application.
Integrations & APIs
Integrates with outside software like existing CRM or CMS. 21 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Administration (6)
Event Configuration
Supports different types of virtual events and events with multiple concurrent sessions This feature was mentioned in 91 Whova reviews.
Event Marketing
Offers features for promoting events through email or social media 84 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Speaker Access and Control
Allows event organizers to designate multiple speakers and hosts for an online event 95 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Advanced Reporting
As reported in 75 Whova reviews. Provides analytics features to track event attendance, engagement, and feedback
Analytics
Based on 15 Whova reviews. Generates analytics reports or dashboards to track job seeker attendance and their activities during the event.
Custom branding
Based on 14 Whova reviews. Enables employers to create pages or virtual spaces with custom branding.
Virtual Experience (10)
Virtual Lobby
Based on 95 Whova reviews. 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 85 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Webcasting Integrations
Platform offers integrations with webinar and/or video streaming tools This feature was mentioned in 88 Whova reviews.
Cross-Device Functionality
Allows attendees to access event content on multiple devices 97 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
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 This feature was mentioned in 126 Whova reviews.
Interactive Content
Includes features for Q&A, live polls, and/or group chat 121 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
1:1 Networking
Improves the attendee experience with networking or matchmaking capabilities This feature was mentioned in 116 Whova reviews.
Exhibitors/Sponsorships
As reported in 102 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
Allows attendees to access event content on multiple devices. This feature was mentioned in 17 Whova reviews.
Attendee tracking
Tracks interactions between candidates and employers. This feature was mentioned in 18 Whova reviews.
One-on-one chats
Facilitates live text-based or video chats between attendees and employers. 18 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Live broadcasts
Based on 16 Whova reviews. Allows event organizers to conduct live broadcasts or webinars.
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. 17 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Scheduling
Based on 17 Whova reviews. Contains scheduling functionality allowing attendees to set up discussions with employers.
Generative AI (4)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 76 Whova reviews.
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. This feature was mentioned in 23 Whova reviews.
AI Text Generation
As reported in 39 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. 26 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
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input 11 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes 11 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases 11 reviewers of Whova have provided feedback on this feature.
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





