Gothenburg Tech Week Summit Leverages Ventla for Networking and Collaboration

Gothenburg Tech Week Summit is a premier event that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. During 2023s event, the organizers aimed to foster a sense of belonging and collaboration among participants. By utilizing Ventla, they successfully created an inclusive atmosphere where networking and personal connections were at the forefront.

The day began with an interactive feature in Ventla’s app: participants were asked, "How are you all feeling? Share an emoji." This simple yet powerful question resulted in a beautiful emoji cloud that visually captured the collective emotions of the attendees. This activity set a positive tone for the day, making everyone feel connected from the start. These type of check-ins were used continously during the event, always being close to the participants experiences.

The first session was a high-energy discussion on handling crises, featuring insights from Stephanie Darvill and Shaena Harrison. They shared their experiences with career and start-up struggles, emphasizing the importance of mutual support. The session transitioned into a hands-on exercise where participants pitched their neighbor, embodying the concept of being each other’s "wing person." By the end, everyone had practiced this supportive technique and were encouraged to continue during the subsequent networking session.

Throughout the summit, each session was followed by a networking opportunity. Moderator Steph encouraged participants to take pictures of new connections and share them in the app’s Activity Feed. This not only broadened the networking experience but also created a vibrant and interactive atmosphere.

Ventla's app facilitated an inclusive and interactive environment. Attendees could ask questions to speakers through the app, ensuring that everyone had a voice and could participate actively. Sponsors were prominently featured in the app, allowing participants to easily learn about partnering companies and their offerings.

The event photographer uploaded images directly into the app’s image gallery, capturing moments and memories as they happened. Additionally, slides from the speakers were shared in the app, providing a valuable resource for attendees to refer back to.

What truly stood out about this customer case was how Gothenburg Tech Week Summit used technology to enhance the human experience. By integrating emotional sharing and real-time interaction, they created a space where participants could express themselves, support each other, and build meaningful connections. The use of Ventla turned a tech event into a collaborative and emotionally rich experience, showcasing both hardships and successes in a supportive community.

Gothenburg Tech Week Summit’s use of Ventla was a remarkable success. The platform’s features—interactive questions, networking prompts, inclusive Q&A, sponsor visibility, real-time sharing, and resource accessibility—were instrumental in creating an engaging and collaborative atmosphere. This case exemplifies how technology can enhance human interaction and foster a sense of community, making Gothenburg Tech Week Summit a standout event.