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QR Monk Partners with Leading Event Platforms for Seamless Integration

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ByQR Monk Team
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QR Monk Expands Event Industry Presence with Strategic Partnerships

Today, we're thrilled to announce strategic partnerships with three leading event management platforms: Eventbrite, Hopin, and Bizzabo. These integrations will bring QR Monk's powerful profile sharing and networking capabilities to millions of event attendees worldwide.

The Vision

Events are where connections happen. Whether it's a conference, trade show, or networking mixer, the ability to quickly and effortlessly exchange contact information is crucial. Our new partnerships eliminate friction from the networking process.

What This Means for Users

For Event Organizers

Seamlessly integrate QR Monk into your events:

// Example: Event badge generation
const eventBadge = await QRMonk.events.createBadge({
  eventId: 'conf-2024',
  attendee: {
    name: 'John Doe',
    title: 'CEO, Acme Inc.',
    qrMonkProfile: 'john-doe',
  },
  includeNFC: true,
})

Benefits:

  • ✅ Automated badge generation with embedded QR codes
  • ✅ NFC-enabled badges for tap-to-connect
  • ✅ Real-time networking analytics
  • ✅ Post-event follow-up automation

For Attendees

Enhanced networking experience:

  • Instant connections: Scan or tap to connect
  • Smart introductions: AI-powered matching
  • Follow-up reminders: Never forget a connection
  • Event-specific profiles: Customize info per event

Integration Features

Eventbrite Integration

QR Monk is now natively integrated into Eventbrite:

  1. Automatic Profile Creation: Your Eventbrite profile syncs with QR Monk
  2. Ticket Embedding: QR codes on your event tickets
  3. Networking Hub: Built-in attendee directory
  4. Analytics: Track connections made at events

Hopin Integration

For virtual and hybrid events:

  • Virtual business cards: Share your profile in video meetings
  • Chat integration: One-click profile sharing
  • Stage mode: Display your QR code during presentations
  • Recording access: Connect with viewers post-event

Bizzabo Integration

Enterprise event management features:

// Custom event branding
const eventSettings = {
  branding: {
    colors: {
      primary: '#4F46E5',
      secondary: '#10B981',
    },
    logo: '/event-logo.png',
  },
  networking: {
    enableQRScanning: true,
    enableNFC: true,
    autoFollowUp: true,
  },
  analytics: {
    trackConnections: true,
    exportData: true,
  },
}

Real-World Impact

Case Study: Tech Conference 2024

Event: Annual tech conference with 5,000 attendees

Challenge: Traditional business card exchange was slow and resulted in lost connections

Solution: QR Monk badges with NFC

Results:

  • 📈 12,000 connections made (2.4x more than previous year)
  • ⚡ Average connection time reduced from 45s to 3s
  • 💼 85% follow-up rate (vs. 15% previously)
  • 😊 95% attendee satisfaction with networking

Case Study: Trade Show Booth

Company: B2B SaaS provider at major trade show

Challenge: Capturing lead information efficiently

Solution: QR Monk scanning at booth

Results:

  • 🎯 800 qualified leads collected
  • 📊 Real-time lead scoring
  • 🔄 Instant CRM sync
  • 💰 40% reduction in cost-per-lead

Technical Details

API Endpoints

New endpoints for event integration:

# Create event
POST /api/v1/events

# Generate batch badges
POST /api/v1/events/{id}/badges

# Get event analytics
GET /api/v1/events/{id}/analytics

# Export connections
GET /api/v1/events/{id}/connections/export

Webhook Support

Receive real-time updates:

// Connection webhook payload
{
  "event": "connection.created",
  "data": {
    "eventId": "conf-2024",
    "connection": {
      "from": "john-doe",
      "to": "jane-smith",
      "timestamp": "2024-02-15T10:30:00Z",
      "method": "nfc_tap"
    }
  }
}

Pricing

Event features are included in existing plans:

Free Tier:

  • ✅ Attend events with QR Monk profile
  • ✅ Make up to 50 connections per event
  • ✅ Basic analytics

Pro Tier ($9.99/month):

  • ✅ Unlimited event connections
  • ✅ Advanced analytics
  • ✅ Custom event branding
  • ✅ CRM integration

Enterprise:

  • ✅ Event organizer features
  • ✅ Batch badge generation
  • ✅ White-label options
  • ✅ Dedicated support

Getting Started

For Attendees

  1. Create your QR Monk profile at qrmonk.app
  2. Link to Eventbrite/Hopin/Bizzabo in settings
  3. Your profile will automatically appear on your event badge

For Organizers

  1. Contact our enterprise team: enterprise@qrmonk.app
  2. Schedule a demo
  3. Choose your integration package
  4. Launch at your next event

Industry Response

Our partners are excited about the integration:

"QR Monk's technology is exactly what the events industry needs. We're thrilled to offer this to our organizers and attendees." - Julia Thompson, Head of Partnerships, Eventbrite

"Virtual events needed better networking solutions. QR Monk delivers." - Marco Silva, VP Product, Hopin

"For enterprise events, QR Monk provides the professional networking tools our clients demand." - Rachel Kim, CEO, Bizzabo

Roadmap

We're just getting started. Coming soon:

Q1 2024

  • LinkedIn integration for auto-connection
  • Calendar sync for follow-up meetings
  • AI-powered connection recommendations

Q2 2024

  • Meeting scheduler integration (Calendly, etc.)
  • Video introduction sharing
  • Group networking features

Q3 2024

  • AR business cards
  • Voice memo exchange
  • Translation services for international events

Join the Beta

Event organizers: Want early access to these features?

📧 Email: beta@qrmonk.app 📝 Subject: Event Integration Beta 📅 Limited spots available

Learn More

About the Partners

Eventbrite

Leading event management and ticketing platform serving millions of organizers worldwide.

Hopin

Premier virtual and hybrid event platform trusted by global enterprises.

Bizzabo

Enterprise event platform powering large-scale conferences and corporate events.

Questions about integration? Contact our partnerships team at partnerships@qrmonk.app or visit qrmonk.app/partnerships.