Panelist is an online events platform that facilitates network polling and roundtable discussions through its Event Manager, enabling users to host webinars, in-person, and hybrid events. The platform enhances professional engagement and lead generation by providing tools for matchmaking and community interaction, addressing the need for effective networking in diverse event formats.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many professionals struggle to effectively network and generate leads at virtual, in-person, and hybrid events due to limited opportunities for meaningful interaction and targeted matchmaking. Existing event platforms often lack the tools to facilitate genuine engagement and collaboration among attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
Solution
Panelist offers an event management platform designed to enhance professional networking and lead generation through integrated tools for matchmaking, community interaction, and content sharing. The platform enables users to host and manage webinars, in-person conferences, and hybrid events with features such as customized registration forms, multi-day program scheduling, and dedicated portals for sponsors and speakers. Panelist facilitates connections between attendees by allowing users to specify their offerings and needs, and then matching them with relevant peers. The platform also includes social audio chatrooms and direct messaging to foster real-time engagement and collaboration.
Target Audience
Panelist is designed for business leaders, event organizers, and marketing professionals seeking to enhance networking, lead generation, and community engagement at their events.
Features
- Customizable registration forms for capturing attendee information
- Multi-day event scheduling with editable programs
- Dedicated portals for sponsors and speakers to showcase their content
- AI-powered matchmaking based on user-defined offerings and needs
- Social audio chatrooms for real-time discussions and networking
- Integrated video and audio calling with screen sharing capabilities
- Post-event analytics to measure engagement and lead generation
- Mobile application for event access and networking on the go
- Check-in and badge management for in-person events