Your attendee enters prepared
Attendees open the platform days before the event. They build their schedule, see which sessions are filling up, complete their profile, and post a call to action regarding a challenge they are facing. Those who orient themselves beforehand do not step into a stream cold on the day itself. That won’t save you technical support, but it does eliminate the awkward silence at the start.
Networking without anyone having to approach a stranger
Online networking usually fails because the barrier to entry is higher than in-person. There is no coffee table to walk up to and join. That is why Networkapp uses theme-based posts, a participant list that filters by profile, and suggestions based on what someone has filled out. Attendees can schedule a ten-minute video call with each other, or join a virtual meeting room for a roundtable discussion with eight others.