1. Bizzabo's Smart Matchmaking System
Gone are the days of awkward virtual networking rooms where everyone stares at their screens in silence. Bizzabo uses AI to analyze attendee profiles, interests, and networking goals to create intelligent connection recommendations. The system learns from successful interactions and continuously improves its matching accuracy.
How to use it: Set up attendee profiles during registration with specific networking objectives and industry interests. The AI handles the rest, sending personalized connection suggestions that make sense.
2. BigMarker's Intelligent Connection Center
BigMarker’s platform takes networking further with its AI-driven system that analyzes 15+ data points to facilitate meaningful professional connections. It considers everything from job titles and company size to stated interests and past interaction patterns.
How to use it: Enable the networking features in your event setup and encourage attendees to complete detailed profiles. The system automatically schedules optimal networking sessions and suggests connection timing based on attendee availability.
3. Kaltura's Advanced Video Platform
Kaltura eliminates the technical headaches that plague many hybrid events. Their platform offers glass-to-glass latency of just seconds, ensuring real-time interactions between speakers and virtual attendees feel natural and immediate.
How to use it: Integrate Kaltura's streaming capabilities with your existing event setup. The platform automatically optimizes video quality based on each attendee's connection speed and device capabilities.
4. ON24's AI-Powered Content Engine (ACE)
Here's where the magic happens post-event. ON24's AI automatically transforms your live event into blog posts, social media content, video highlights, and comprehensive summaries—without you lifting a finger.
How to use it: Enable content generation during your event setup. After your conference ends, the AI delivers ready-to-publish content in multiple formats and languages, extending your event's impact for months.
5. EventsAir's Global-Scale Platform
With 30+ years of experience, EventsAir handles the complex logistics that make global hybrid events successful. They've managed events with 2,000+ attendees from 65+ countries, proving their scalability and reliability.
How to use it: Leverage their comprehensive registration, ticketing, and attendee management system. The platform's strength lies in handling complex international requirements like multiple time zones, currencies, and compliance regulations.
6. PheedLoop's Native Streaming Technology
This Canadian platform eliminates third-party streaming software entirely. Their native streaming provides consistent, high-quality video with minimal technical complications for both organizers and attendees.
How to use it: Set up your event directly in PheedLoop's interface without worrying about external streaming tools. The platform handles everything from registration to live streaming to post-event analytics in one integrated system.
7. InterpretCloud's Multilingual Interpretation
Real-time interpretation across multiple languages simultaneously—that's InterpretCloud's specialty. They support up to 3,000 participants with secure, encrypted translation services that maintain context and nuance.
How to use it: Integrate interpretation services during your planning phase. The platform works with most major conference systems and provides dedicated language channels for attendees to select their preferred language.
8. Whova's AI-Generated Event Summaries
Whova automatically creates comprehensive, professionally written event summaries that highlight achievements, engagement metrics, and key outcomes. No more spending hours compiling post-event reports.
How to use it: Enable the AI summary feature in your event settings. The system analyzes attendee interactions, session engagement, and networking data to generate detailed reports that you can share with stakeholders immediately after your event concludes.
The key to successful hybrid conferences in 2025 isn't using every tool available—it's selecting the right combination for your specific needs. Start with one or two platforms that address your biggest pain points, then gradually integrate additional tools as your hybrid event strategy matures.
