15 Conference Attendee Engagement Tactics That Actually Work

March 10, 2026 · By Craig Pollard

15 proven tactics for conference attendee engagement: AI-powered matchmaking, live polls and Q&A, structured networking breaks, gamification and leaderboards, QR scavenger hunts, and hybrid integration strategies.

About the Author

Craig Pollard

Craig Pollard is the founder of Who's In? and a former Apple team lead (12 years). He writes about event technology, community building, and the future of AI-powered event discovery. Board advisor, investor, and non-executive director in technology and sports.

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