Collaboration with CrowdComms for Advancing Prefabrication
Key Achievements
Streamlined Event Management
Enhanced Networking
Sustainability Goals
Robust Support System
Background
Hanson Wade is a globally recognised event company specialising in high-quality, sector-specific conferences. Their focus spans pioneering life sciences, technology-augmented industries, and transformative HR practices. They excel at creating bespoke events tailored to their clients’ needs, ensuring impactful knowledge-sharing and networking experiences.
In partnership with CrowdComms since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanson Wade leverages advanced event technology solutions, including apps, hybrid streaming platforms, and innovative badging kiosks. This collaboration has underpinned the success of several key events, including the renowned “Advancing Prefabrication” conference.
The Event
Advancing Prefabrication is North America’s leading conference focused on prefabrication and manufacturing innovations across the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. In April 2022, the event welcomed over 1,000 attendees at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. Over four days, participants engaged in seven tracks of specialised educational content, hands-on workshops, and facility tours.
Hanson Wade aimed to foster collaboration and share cutting-edge insights, emphasising a blend of expert knowledge dissemination and networking opportunities.
Event Goals
- Facilitate high-quality networking opportunities and foster professional connections within the industry.
- Deliver up-to-date, actionable insights in prefabrication and manufacturing.
- Maintain an environmentally conscious approach to event organisation.
- Ensure operational efficiency and provide an excellent attendee experience.
Product Used
A flexible and real-time digital agenda management platform. Included advanced features like networking tools, meeting scheduling, and instant updates.
Provided a hybrid streaming solution to accommodate in-person and virtual participants.
Contactless and professional registration experience, allowing for event-specific branding with full-colour badge customisation.
Delivered high-quality streaming services to support multiple tracks of educational content.
CrowdComms’ team ensured the smooth operation of apps, kiosks, and hybrid features during the event.
Challenges
- Complex Event Coordination: Managing over 1,000 attendee registrations with minimal delays and implementing dynamic updates to the agenda without causing disruptions.
- Sustainability Transition: Moving from paper-intensive processes to digital solutions.
- Networking Facilitation: Addressing varied attendee preferences for in-person and digital interactions.
Solution
Eco-Friendly Event App:
- Provided real-time updates and a centralized digital hub for event information.
- Supported networking and meeting bookings, offering attendees diverse ways to connect.
Efficient Registration with Badging Kiosks:
- Delivered seamless check-in experiences with contactless technology.
- Created professional, branded badges, enhancing attendee engagement.
CrowdComms’ Expertise:
- Ensured smooth operation of hybrid streaming, networking tools, and kiosks.
- Delivered proactive support to tackle challenges quickly and efficiently.
Conclusion
Hanson Wade’s partnership with CrowdComms for Advancing Prefabrication 2022 demonstrates a successful fusion of innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in event management.
By leveraging CrowdComms’ event technology solutions, Hanson Wade delivered a seamless attendee experience, supported meaningful networking, and achieved significant sustainability milestones. This collaboration not only elevated the conference but also established a model for the future of events in high-growth, high-impact sectors.
What They Say
“We needed to give 1000+ attendees real-time updates and have the flexibility to make changes. The app gives us this functionality while being a great eco-friendly solution.”
Crowdcomms In Action
At CrowdComms, we dive headfirst into every project, becoming full-on members of your team to ensure your event’s success. From seamless on-site registration and badging to our feature-rich event app, networking tools and live polling, our commitment to collaboration drives dynamic and memorable experiences.
See us in action below and discover how we make every event extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
A mobile event app is a mobile or web-based application that supports event attendees with agendas, engagement tools, content, notifications and interaction.
The best event app depends on your goals. For engagement-led events, specialist mobile event apps often outperform all-in-one platforms.
Attendees use event apps that are intuitive, interactive and relevant to their experience. Are event apps dead? Definitely not. Read or watch our 2025 Event Advice on event apps.
Yes, modern event platforms support in-person, hybrid and virtual attendees through mobile and web-based access.
About
Hanson Wade is a global conference and events company that delivers industry-leading events for professionals working in highly specialised sectors, including life sciences, energy, and construction. Their conferences bring together experts, innovators, and decision-makers to share insights, explore new developments, and drive progress within their industries.
Through carefully curated programmes and strong industry partnerships, Hanson Wade creates valuable platforms for collaboration, learning, and networking.
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