The experience engine

A blog about AI and technology dedicated to #eventprofs crafting unforgettable experiences.

Trade Show Executive: Event Apps Should Feel as Easy as Texting

Trade Show Executive Magazine featured Highbar this week. Here's the core idea behind what we're building: event apps should feel as easy as texting.

Introducing an AI-Powered Event App Start Page Like No Other

Landing on a chatbot felt jarring for some events. The new Start Page lets you control exactly what attendees see first — branded banners, live schedules, AI summaries, or all of the above. Build it yourself, see changes instantly.

Live Preview is Here: Build Your Event App with Total Confidence

Going from zero to fully featured event app in under 30 minutes just got easier. See exactly what your attendees will see, as you build, including your event's AI chatbot.

Beyond the Demo: How KonnectHouse Scaled App Engagement by 4.5x

Real World Results: Over 70% Adoption & 4.5x Engagement Does app engagement drop as your event scales? The data says no. See how KonnectHouse used an AI "Concierge" strategy to drive massive engagement with 300 senior executives.

Highbar @ IMEX America 2025: Everything we Launched & Learned

This year's IMEX America marked our official launch and first time exhibiting in five years. Here's what we launched, what we learned, and where we think the industry is headed.

A 2-Minute Look at Highbar in Action 🎥

Couldn’t make it to IMEX? Here’s a quick 2-minute look at what we’ve been showing all week. Highbar’s AI co-pilot, networking agent, and the DIY tool that builds event apps in minutes.

Smart Glasses at Events? META’s Form Factor Bet

Meta has officially announced smart glasses with a heads-up display. The tech is impressive, but for events, another screen between attendees could undermine the very advantage that makes live gatherings work: presence.

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