How online events work

Learn how Conversation Starter works below or contact us for a personal demo.

Participants share ice breakers to spark conversations

Conversation Starter's carefully crafted user profiles are designed for optimal networking.

No awkward "what do you do?" conversations: short requests and offers are perfect icebreakers.

140.000+ requests & offers shared

Networking Profile
Recommendation Algorithms

Conversation Starter suggests relevant meeting partners

The cutting-edge recommendation engine screens all participant profiles to find the most relevant ones. It works like magic!

150.000.000+ relevancies calculated

Participants invite each other and plan meetings

Conversation Starter's smart meeting planner finds the ideal time for both participants to meet.

130.000+ meetings planned

Selecting a time slot for a meeting
Person in video call

Participants connect via built-in video calls

Participants don't have to download or install anything: they meet by video call, right inside Conversation Starter.

95.2% average engagement rate

Video content

Add live or pre-recorded video content to your event by integrating Vimeo, YouTube or Zoom.

Exhibitors

Highlight specific organisations with rich content pages and turn the spotlight on their participants.

Ticketing

Integrate with Eventbrite or enable ticketing inside Conversation Starter for a seamless experience.

Discover eight networking activities

Participants love it when you help them network. How do you make that happen?

We curated eight networking activities, from simple and free to premium:

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See Conversation Starter in action

In 2 minutes, you'll learn the unique opportunities of online networking events and how Conversation Starter helps you leverage them.

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Why organisers love Conversation Starter

Your event, your rules

Host exactly the event you want by customising the branding and functionality of Conversation Starter.

Setup with a real person

Your personal coach configures the whole event with you, and stays one call away throughout the preparation.

Setup once, then autopilot

Invitations, reminders and SMS go out automatically at the right moment: nothing to babysit.

Measure impact

See how many people network and who meets who.
Learn what your attendees are really looking for.

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I’m Dries - your personal contact at Conversation Starter. Get in touch with me for a personal walkthrough and direct answers to your questions.

Frequently asked questions

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How does Conversation Starter benefit sponsors?

Conversation Starter enables the scheduling of meetings between participants and your sponsors.

Additionally, the application offers several locations for prominently displaying sponsor content.

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Can speakers and other activities be integrated?

Absolutely! Conversation Starter is a comprehensive application, equipped with a range of features including a detailed speaker schedule, easy registration for various activities, and more.

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How customisable is Conversation Starter?

Conversation Starter is highly customisable, both in branding and functionality.

Feel free to get in touch with us at info@conversationstarter.net to discuss your needs.

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Which languages is Conversation Starter available in?

Conversation Starter is available in English, Dutch, French and German. Other languages can be added on request, please get in touch with us at info@conversationstarter.net.

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How secure is Conversation Starter?

Access to events can be limited by a password or limited to a given set of people. Additionally, your event will not show up in search engine results.

As per GDPR guidelines, Conversation Starter has been designed with a privacy-first approach. No user data is stored without user consent. Users have the ability to view, update and delete their data. More information can be found in our privacy policy.

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Does Conversation Starter integrate with ticketing platforms?

Yes! Conversation Starter integrates seamlessly with popular ticketing platforms, including EntryTickets, IDLoom, PassPass, Weezevent, Ticket Tailor, Ti.to, and more.

That means less work for you as an organiser: no manually uploading or syncing participant data. When someone registers for your event, they can create their networking profile in the same flow: everything flows into Conversation Starter automatically.

Is your platform not on the list? Usually, we can simply add it. Get in touch at info@conversationstarter.net and we'll sort it out together.

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Should participants install any software?

No! Conversation Starter work inside the web browser.

No matter the device, whether it's mobile or desktop, participants have a seamless experience.

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What kind of support is provided to the participants?

Participants of your event have access to a chat bot with frequently asked questions and email support. Additionally, you can upgrade your event to include live chatbot support.

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How do I access Conversation Starter?

To join the networking for your event, go to events.conversationstarter.net and log in with the email address you registered with.

No download needed: Conversation Starter runs right in your browser, on desktop and mobile.