{"id":40612,"date":"2025-02-03T09:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/?p=40612"},"modified":"2025-02-03T13:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T13:54:23","slug":"vfairs-monthly-product-updates-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/product-updates\/vfairs-monthly-product-updates-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial Recognition, Personalized Agenda, Real-time Notifications &#038; More!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey event professionals,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January has ended, but we are not done yet. We see a year full of potential, a year of amazing events you will be attending with us. And how is that possible? Of course, with your wonderful minds and our powerful platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are glad to bring back another month of product updates designed to make event management smoother, faster, and more engaging. This month, we\u2019re introducing facial recognition check-in, landing page templates, personalized agendas, self-serve chat queues, centralized account management, real-time notifications, and much more to elevate your spirits and your intelligence. Let\u2019s see what we have to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Eliminate Long Queues with Facial Recognition for Badge Printing &amp; Check-In<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"facial-recognition\">Long check-in lines can be frustrating for attendees and slow down event entry. To tackle this, we\u2019ve introduced a facial recognition-powered check-in and badge printing system. Now, attendees can check in and print their badges instantly without the need for QR codes or manual lookups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine arriving at a large conference with hundreds of attendees. Instead of joining a long, frustrating queue at the registration desk, you approach a kiosk with facial recognition technology. Within seconds, it recognizes your face, retrieves your details, and prints your badge. No QR codes or manual searches are needed. This efficient entry is the first step on your event day that will satisfy your attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feature comes with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dual Functionality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attendees can print their badges and check in instantly using facial recognition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optimization for Live Events: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feature handles high-volume check-ins with ease to ensure a smooth experience even during peak times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frictionless Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No QR codes or manual lookups are needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Facial-Recognition.gif\" alt=\"Facial Recognition at Registration\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Allow Attendees to Share Their Personalized Agenda via Email<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"personalized-agenda\">With multiple sessions, speakers, and locations, tracking event schedules can be overwhelming for attendees. To simplify this, we\u2019ve introduced a feature that lets attendees email their personalized agendas directly to themselves or others in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are attending a busy tech conference with multiple sessions, speakers, and locations, you need to keep track of everything. To make it an organized day with the guarantee that you never miss an important session, you can quickly share your schedule with a colleague or save it on your phone for easy access.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature delivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Instant Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attendees can email their schedules anytime for easy access to the information without the need to open the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-the-Go Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage time and planning with the ability to share schedules with colleagues and friends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Streamline communication by eliminating confusion over session details and locations, making it easier for attendees to navigate the event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Personalized-Schedule_GIF.gif\" alt=\"Personalized Event Schedule via Email\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Save Time &amp; Maintain Consistency with Landing Page Templates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"lp-templates\">Creating an event landing page from scratch every time can be tedious. With our new landing page templates, organizers can now save their best-designed pages and reuse them for future events. This ensures brand consistency while significantly reducing setup time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine organizing a monthly webinar series and spending hours each time designing a landing page from scratch. With our landing page templates, you can save your best design and reuse it for future events, just update the details, and you\u2019re done. No more starting over or worrying about branding consistency. It\u2019s a quick, easy way to save time while keeping your events looking polished and professional. Perfect for webinars, conferences, or any recurring event!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature helps you in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repurposing with Ease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Save and repurpose beautifully designed landing pages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistent Branding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Maintain a professional, uniform look across your flagship events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy Customization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Modify event details, images, and content without changing the overall structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faster Event Setup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reduce the time spent on designing new pages and focus more on a delivering great event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40614 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/LP-ThemeGallery_GIF.gif\" alt=\"Event Landing Page Templates\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Streamline Chat Management with Self-Serve Chat Queue Setup<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"chat-queue\">Managing attendee interactions is crucial for event success. To improve engagement, we\u2019re introducing a self-serve chat queue setup, allowing attendees to join chat queues without manual intervention from organizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you are organizing a virtual tech conference with multiple breakout sessions and expert speakers. Attendees want to ask questions or connect with speakers, but manually managing these interactions can be overwhelming for organizers. With our self-serve chat queue setup, attendees can join a speaker\u2019s chat queue on their own, with no need for organizers to step in. For instance, if someone wants to discuss AI trends with a keynote speaker, they can simply join that speaker\u2019s queue and wait their turn. This not only saves time for organizers but also creates a seamless experience for attendees, making it easier to engage with experts and get their questions answered. Whether it\u2019s a tech conference, workshop, or panel discussion, this feature ensures smooth, efficient communication for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The chat queue setup brings ease with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated Queuing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attendees can join a queue themselves without having to be manually added by representatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Chat Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Organizers can easily manage, pause, or resume chat queues based on availability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Organization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Streamlined chat interactions ensure no attendee is overlooked, leading to better networking opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Self-Serve-Chat-Queue_GIF.gif\" alt=\"Chat Queue Setup\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Centralized Account Management for a Seamless User Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"my-account\">Navigating different links for registrations, cancellations, and upgrades can be confusing. To simplify this, we\u2019ve introduced a centralized &#8220;My Account&#8221; section in the user dashboard, where all key registration actions are housed in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine purchasing an event ticket and then realizing you need to modify your details or upgrade your pass. Instead of searching for separate links to manage these actions, your attendees can now access everything in one place. They can handle cancellations, ticket upgrades, and profile updates without any hassle, ensuring a seamless and frustration-free experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you will have with this feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>All-in-One Dashboard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manage cancellations, profile updates, and ticket upgrades seamlessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved User Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No need to search for different links\u2014everything is streamlined.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faster Self-Service:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Attendees can make changes instantly without requiring support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Account-Section_GIF.gif\" alt=\"Centralized Account Settings\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keep Attendees Updated with Real-Time Notifications<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"notifications\">Missing important updates during an event can lead to lost opportunities and a disconnected experience for attendees. We\u2019ve introduced real-time notifications that keep attendees informed about key event interactions. Attendees will receive instant alerts about their webinar sessions, meeting bookings, booth activities, and chat updates, ensuring they never miss a critical moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attending a large trade show with multiple exhibitors, sessions, and networking opportunities? Without real-time updates, you might miss a session you\u2019ve been waiting for or lose track of a scheduled meeting with a potential client. For example, if a session you\u2019re interested in is about to start or a booth you want to visit has a special demo, you\u2019ll get a notification right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This functionality offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Single Notification System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instead of tracking updates manually, attendees receive real-time notifications on meetings, booth visits, chat interactions, and webinar schedules, keeping them informed at all times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With instant alerts, attendees can actively participate in scheduled sessions and networking opportunities without missing key moments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seamless User Experience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By consolidating all event-related updates in one place, this feature removes the hassle of navigating multiple sections, making event participation smooth and effortless.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Event-Activity-Notifications_1_GIF.gif\" alt=\"Real-time Backend Notifications\" width=\"726\" height=\"400\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our latest updates are all about making your events more engaging, organized, and efficient. So, let\u2019s start 2025 strong by using these features and more to make your events a success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious to see how these work? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/contact-us\/?mode=demo&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=vfairs-demo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today and experience firsthand how our platform simplifies event planning and helps you create unforgettable experiences. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey event professionals, January has ended, but we are not done yet. 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