The Challenge:
The American Vacuum Society (AVS) addresses cutting-edge issues associated with materials, processing, and interfaces in the research and manufacturing communities at their annual meeting. The organization aimed to increase engagement with exhibitors, encourage exploration of the event space, and facilitate networking opportunities among participants.
The Solution:
AVS incorporated ScanHunt gamification into their scientific EventPilot conference app, taking advantage of its flexible and easy-to-implement game design. This customizable solution allowed AVS to create engaging activities that encouraged exhibitor interactions, boosted foot traffic to event services, increased attendance at special events, promoted association education, enhanced social media engagement, and more.
The Results:
- Increased Attendee Engagement: ScanHunt significantly boosted attendee engagement and sparked attendee interactions while completing activities.
- Improved Exhibitor Interaction: ScanHunt not only drove traffic to exhibitor booths, but required targeted interaction between exhibitors and attendees.
- Memorable Event Experience: ScanHunt contributed to a more memorable and enjoyable event experience for attendees.
Yvonne Towse, Chief Operating Officer at AVS, shared her enthusiasm about ScanHunt in the mobile event app: “The scavenger hunt was a tremendous success, creating a great buzz and a sense of rejuvenation. Participants gave rave reviews, and we were thrilled to give away fantastic prizes like a drone and a dashboard cam.”
By implementing ScanHunt gamification within the EventPilot conference app, AVS successfully increased attendee engagement, fostered networking, and created a more memorable event experience. The positive results demonstrate the power of gamification in enhancing event participation and achieving organizational goals.
“The scavenger hunt was a tremendous success, creating a great buzz and a sense of rejuvenation.”
Yvonne Towse, COO
American Vacuum Society (AVS)
About Gamification in EventPilot Conference Apps
Boost Attendee Engagement with ScanHunt Gamification
Scientific and medical meetings are more than just lectures and presentations—they’re opportunities for engagement, networking, and discovery. ScanHunt Gamification is an affordable scavenger hunt app for nonprofit organizations transforms passive participation into an interactive experience, helping attendees connect with content, exhibitors, and each other in a fun and meaningful way. Use gamification as Expo Passport, to drive exploration and discovery, or to change behavior.
Why Gamification Matters at Scientific Events
- Drive Engagement: Keep attendees actively involved by encouraging them to explore sessions, visit booths, and complete challenges.
- Enhance Learning: Reinforce key conference themes by rewarding participants for engaging with educational content.
- Increase Exhibitor Interaction: Boost booth visits with QR code challenges that incentivize meaningful conversations.
- Track Participation: Gain valuable insights into attendee behavior with real-time analytics on engagement and interaction levels.
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