How to Build Your Own Whova
Replace Whova with a custom build. Award-winning Event Apps & Event Management Platform
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 42 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 42 features
Sponsor Management(7 features)
Facilitate 1:1 meetings between exhibitors and attendees
Increase booth traffic and lead generation with attendee passport contests
Digital booth profiles with brochures, videos, chat, giveaways and coupons
Comprehensive listing of exhibitors and sponsors
Easy lead capture and scan leads directly from mobile event app
+2 more in this category
Networking(6 features)
Find people with similar backgrounds and schedule meetings
Tools to facilitate connections and networking between attendees
Easily identify the right people to network with based on profiles
Conveniently scan and exchange business cards with one click
Facilitate high-value one-on-one business meetings
+1 more in this category
Engagement(5 features)
Discussion board for meet-ups, ice-breakers, discussions, and networking
Make events fun with leaderboards, photo contests, and icebreaker contests
Real-time polling to capture attendee attention and get session headcounts
Attendees can take notes during sessions
Interactive Q&A functionality for attendees and speakers
Mobile App(4 features)
Venue maps to help attendees navigate events
Interactive digital agenda and event program in mobile app format replacing paper programs
App remains accessible offline without internet connection
Attendees can create personalized schedules with multi-track session management
Communication(3 features)
Real-time push notifications and email announcements to attendees
Instant one-on-one or group chat between attendees
Bring interaction to a new level with video calling between attendees
Check-in(2 features)
Mobile and kiosk-based self check-in system to streamline event arrival
On-demand digital name badge generation for attendees
Content Management(2 features)
Share slides and handouts with attendees
Display detailed speaker biographies and information
Event Management(2 features)
Multi-track schedule management with session tracking and speaker management
Tool to manage speaker submissions and selection
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