Three simple steps turn a room full of strangers into a network of meaningful connections. No app downloads. No friction. Just intentional design that makes every attendee feel like they belong.
Hoogah integrates into your event workflow in minutes. Here is exactly what happens from the moment your attendees walk through the door.
When attendees arrive, they scan a QR code displayed at your venue. In under 90 seconds they answer 4-5 thoughtful questions that you have crafted through your admin dashboard. These are not generic icebreakers. They are tailored to your event's theme, industry, and goals. Questions might explore what attendees hope to learn, the challenges they are facing, or the ideas they are most excited about. The answers paint a rich picture of who each person is and what they need from the room.
Fully CustomizableOur algorithm reads between the lines. It does not just match keywords. It identifies complementary perspectives, shared values, and the kind of overlapping curiosity that leads to real dialogue. Pairings can be 1-on-1 for deep connection, or huddles of 3-6 people for collaborative energy. The system accounts for diverse backgrounds, avoids repeat pairings across rounds, and ensures every single person in the room is matched, including the quiet ones who might otherwise be left standing alone.
Intentional, Not RandomEach pair receives a personalized conversation starter drawn directly from their responses, along with a designated meeting spot at your venue. No more awkward introductions. No more "so, what do you do?" From minute one, attendees step into conversations that feel relevant, human, and worth having. The result is that people leave your event remembering who they talked to, not just what they heard from the stage.
Meaningful IcebreakersHoogah is not a random name generator. Our matching engine processes attendee responses through multiple layers of analysis to find the pairings that will spark the most meaningful conversations.
It evaluates semantic similarity, complementary expertise, shared goals, and diversity of perspective. The result is that every pairing feels intentional because it is.
For multi-round events, the system tracks previous pairings so attendees never get matched with the same person twice. Each round surfaces new connections, new ideas, and new reasons to come back.
Your admin dashboard gives you everything you need to run networking sessions that feel effortless to attendees and powerful for your brand.
Write your own questions or choose from proven templates. Tailor every prompt to your event theme, audience, and industry.
Choose 1-on-1 pairings for intimate conversation, huddles of 3-6 for collaborative energy, or community stations for larger groups.
Track participation rates, satisfaction scores, and connection quality in real time. Export reports to show stakeholders the ROI of intentional networking.
Everything you need to know before you bring Hoogah to your next event.
No. Hoogah is entirely browser-based. Attendees scan a QR code with their phone camera and answer the questions right in their mobile browser. No downloads, no logins, no friction.
Most attendees complete it in 60 to 90 seconds. The questions are short, engaging, and designed to feel more like a conversation than a form. We have seen completion rates above 95%.
Absolutely. Many organizers run 2 to 3 rounds during an event. The algorithm ensures no one gets paired with the same person twice and each round introduces fresh connections.
Hoogah works for intimate gatherings of 20 people all the way up to conferences with 500+ attendees. The matching engine scales automatically and maintains quality at any size.
After pairing, each attendee receives a notification on their phone with their match's name, a personalized conversation starter, and a suggested meeting spot at your venue. Simple and seamless.
Most organizers are fully set up in under 10 minutes. You create your event, customize your questions, and generate a QR code. Our onboarding team is available to help if you need it.
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No credit card required. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.
