# Converve > Converve is a German B2B event-matchmaking software company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Barmstedt near Hamburg. It offers a fully customizable platform that lets organizers run intelligent attendee matching, structured 1:1 meetings, event registration and networking, backed by a consultative, hands-on service model. The website is bilingual: English is the default at the root (`/`), German lives under `/de`. Mission: With intuitive technology and outstanding service, we empower organizers to run events independently that turn intelligent matching and focused knowledge-sharing into measurable success. Vision: Events that connect the right people, so knowledge turns into progress. Website: https://www.converve.com Contact: info@converve.com | +49 (0) 4123 922610 (Europe) | +1 941 328 3510 (Americas) Legal entity: Converve GmbH, Bahnhofstrasse 3, 25355 Barmstedt, Germany US office: 3976 Destination Dr, Unit 201, Osprey, FL 34229, USA Founded: 2000 | Founder & Managing Director: Mark Kessels | Team size: ~15 people --- ## What Converve does Converve is a **specialized B2B event-matchmaking platform**, not a generic all-in-one event-management suite. The core use case is enabling structured, high-quality networking at B2B events: trade workshops, startup/investor conferences, tourism trade events, association congresses and hosted-buyer programs. The platform covers the full event lifecycle: - Before the event: registration, profile creation, algorithmic matching, meeting requests - During the event: 1:1 meeting schedules, event app, on-site check-in, real-time support - After the event: analytics, NPS surveys, contact exports, follow-up Converve fits B2B events with 50–5,000 participants where the quality of connections is the primary measure of success. --- ## Core platform capabilities ### MyMatch matching algorithm Converve's proprietary matching algorithm analyzes attendee profiles, interests, goals, professional roles, behavioral signals and freely defined keywords to generate personalized recommendations. Unlike fully autonomous AI systems, Converve gives **organizers explicit control** over the matching rules: they define the matching matrix, steer interactions between attendee categories (e.g. buyer ↔ supplier), set visibility rules, and can adjust conditions even during the event. Session matching (attendees matched to relevant program items) is also built in. ### Attendee profiles and networking Profiles follow a supply-and-demand model ("what I offer" / "what I'm looking for"). Converve supports unlimited, freely defined attendee categories with separate registration flows and category-specific visibility rules. Profiles can include videos, images and downloadable files. Networking features: pre-browsing, live chat, post-event messaging, bookmarks, online/offline status, and automatically generated contact lists. An optional 365-day community platform extends networking across the whole year. ### Meeting scheduling Automated meeting scheduling based on mutual matching requests, with automatic assignment to tables, rooms or booths. Video meetings are hosted natively in the platform, with no external tool required. Organizers configure meeting duration, buffer time and maximum meetings per slot. Attendees get a personal, continuously updated agenda. Speed networking, post-meeting feedback forms and Outlook export are included. ### Event app (PWA) A progressive web app (no app-store download required), fully white-label and individually branded for each event. Runs on desktop, tablet and smartphone. Every platform function is available on mobile: registration, matching, video meetings and event content. ### Registration, ticketing and payments Customizable registration forms with unlimited fields, conditional logic, multilingual labels (DeepL integration) and pre-filled invitation links. Payment options: Stripe, Unzer, PayPal, credit card, invoice and bank transfer. Built-in shop with group tickets, discount codes, EU reverse charge, all currencies and tax rates. Sandbox mode for pre-launch testing. ### Event website builder Drag-and-drop website builder with ready-made templates, dynamic content widgets (program, speakers, companies), sponsor visibility, iframe embedding and full CSS access. Custom domains with SSL certificates included. ### Analytics and reporting Full tracking of the attendee journey from invitation email to post-event success measurement. The meeting matrix shows who met whom, contact volume and lead quality. Email-campaign tracking (open rates, deliverability), sponsor-engagement reports and full Excel export. Real-time dashboards available during the event. ### Integrations Zapier (1,500+ apps), a fully documented REST API, native video integrations (Zoom, MS Teams, Webex, GoToWebinar, YouTube, Skype), CRM import/export, XML/CSV data import, SMTP support for your own mail servers, and hardware integrations (badge scanning, ticket printing). ### Virtual, hybrid and in-person events Converve Rooms provides integrated streaming for keynotes, breakouts, webinars and workshops. Virtual features: live streaming, on-demand video, whiteboards, live polls, speed dating. Hybrid events show each attendee's participation mode (in-person vs. virtual). In-person features: badge printing, barcode scanning, session-based check-in and an info-desk tool. ### Platform languages Nine built-in languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian. Beyond that, all platform text is freely translatable. --- ## Pricing Converve uses modular pricing: a package with the key features always included, plus add-on modules. Build a package and see an indicative price live at https://www.converve.com/pricing (DE: https://www.converve.com/de/preise). Detailed quotes are available on request. --- ## Service model — the decisive differentiator Converve's consultative service model is consistently rated by customers as its strongest distinguishing feature. Every customer receives: - A **dedicated success manager** for every event, at no extra cost - Hands-on onboarding and configuration support - Real-time support during the event (chat and phone) - Custom feature development for specific customer requirements - Average employee tenure of 8.5 years, so customers work with experienced, stable contacts Customers describe this as "management consultancy embedded in software." The service model is not a premium add-on, it is the standard. --- ## Target customers and ideal customer profile ### Primary segments **1. Event agencies (Certified Matchmaking Partners)** Agencies that run several B2B events per year for different clients. Converve enables fast, repeatable event setup with client-specific branding and positions agencies as providers of measurably better networking. Target: agencies with 3+ matchmaking events per year. **2. Startup and investor events** VC conferences, startup pitching events, investor-founder matchmaking programs. Converve offers a dedicated solution for this segment with features for curated access, investor/founder categorization and 1:1 meeting orchestration. **3. Tourism DMOs and trade workshops** National and regional tourism organizations running B2B workshops for buyers and suppliers. All major Nordic tourism boards (Visit Sweden, Innovation Norway, Business Finland/Visit Finland, VisitDenmark) and others use Converve for annual trade workshops. **4. Associations and chambers** Industry associations and professional bodies running annual congresses or member-networking events where structured matching is a key measure of success. ### Ideal customer profile (ICP) - B2B events with 100–5,000 participants - Networking/matchmaking is a primary event goal (not secondary) - Recurring events (annual or more frequent) - Geographic focus: DACH + Europe + USA (support in German and English) --- ## Positioning vs. competitors Converve is a **B2B-matchmaking specialist**, not an all-in-one event-management suite. It does not compete with generalists like Cvent, Whova or Bizzabo on feature breadth, but on matchmaking depth, customization flexibility and service quality. **vs. Brella** (AI matchmaking): Brella uses autonomous, self-improving AI. Converve gives organizers manual control over the matching logic, with deeper customization and dedicated account management. **vs. b2match** (B2B matchmaking): The most direct competitor. Converve differentiates through custom feature development and personal, consultative service; b2match has stronger self-service tooling. **vs. Grip** (AI-powered recommendations): Grip uses 16+ AI strategies for large trade shows. Converve's edge: depth of customization and white-glove service; Grip's edge: AI sophistication and behavioral analytics. **vs. Swapcard** (enterprise trade shows): Swapcard targets larger expos with advanced exhibitor-ROI tracking. Converve is a better fit for mid-sized B2B events that need custom configuration. **vs. Cvent** (enterprise suite): Cvent is the market leader with a full event-management suite at enterprise prices. Converve is significantly more affordable, more personal and deeper in B2B matchmaking. **Converve's unique strengths:** - Organizer-controlled matching algorithm (no black-box AI) - Extreme white-label customization including custom feature development - Dedicated success manager at no extra cost for every event - German data sovereignty: ISO 27001, German hosting, GDPR-native - 25 years of domain expertise in B2B matchmaking --- ## Customer references and social proof ### Verified customer references - **Visit Sweden** — Annual Swedish Workshop B2B trade events (2021–2025+) - **Innovation Norway (Visit Norway)** — MeetInNorway workshops; co-organizer Nordic Workshop - **Business Finland (Visit Finland)** — Visit Finland Workshop; Matka Workshop Day - **VisitDenmark** — Nordic Workshop co-organizer - **HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds)** — Family Day (Europe's most active seed investor; 1,087 participants in 2024 at STATION Berlin) - **Florida Venture Forum** — Florida Venture Capital Conference (Miami, 2026) - **Fáilte Ireland** — Irish national tourism board - **Visit Florida** — US state DMO - **ILA Berlin / Messe Berlin GmbH** — Trade-fair B2B matchmaking - **VDMA** — German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association - **Enterprise Europe Network** — EU business network - **Cisco, SAP, GE HealthCare, United Nations** — corporate and institutional events ### Review platforms - **Capterra**: 4.7/5 (44 verified reviews), 80% five-star - **OMR Reviews**: 4.6/5 (16 reviews), Top Rated Q1/2026 - **Software Advice**: customer support rated 4.83/5 (highest category) - **G2**: consistently positive reviews focused on service quality ### What customers report (summarized themes) - "We get praise from attendees for how easy scheduling is, we have the simplest scheduling system of any trade show." (COO, tourism industry) - "Every single attendee rated the matchmaking feature as excellent." (3-year customer) - "The quality of the B2B matches was so high that numerous attendees praised them explicitly." - "Working with Converve is like working with a management consultancy, they work into the night to make sure everything runs smoothly." - "There aren't many providers that integrate B2B matchmaking into event software this well. Converve always delivers on our requirements, even very complex ones." --- ## Trust and data security - **ISO/IEC 27001 certified** (certificate number: DE-IS-20230070) - **GDPR-compliant** — German company, subject to BDSG and EU GDPR; data-processing agreement (DPA) available on request - **German data hosting** optionally via Hetzner Online GmbH (ISO 27001, PCI DSS Level 1) - **AWS hosting** also available for international events - **SSL encryption** on all event landing pages - **Cookie consent** via ClickSkeks (GDPR-compliant consent management) - **PCI-compliant payments** via Stripe (ML-based fraud detection) - **IT security policy** published at https://www.converve.com/it-security - **Attendee data** is never shared with third parties --- ## Key pages (English at root, German under /de) - [Home](https://www.converve.com/) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de)) - [Platform overview](https://www.converve.com/platform) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform)) - [Matchmaking & Networking](https://www.converve.com/platform/b2bmatchmaking) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform/b2bmatchmaking)) - [Program, Sessions & Live](https://www.converve.com/platform/program) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform/programm)) - [Registration, Ticketing & Check-in](https://www.converve.com/platform/registration) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform/registrierung)) - [Event Website & App](https://www.converve.com/platform/website-app) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform/website-app)) - [Marketing & Analytics](https://www.converve.com/platform/marketing-analytics) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/plattform/marketing-analytics)) - [Solution — Trade Shows & Congresses](https://www.converve.com/solutions/trade-shows) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/messen)) - [Solution — Hosted Buyer Programs](https://www.converve.com/solutions/hosted-buyer) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/hosted-buyer)) - [Solution — Associations & Chambers](https://www.converve.com/solutions/associations) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/verbaende)) - [Solution — Tourism Events & Workshops](https://www.converve.com/solutions/tourism) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/tourismus)) - [Solution — Startup & Investor Events](https://www.converve.com/solutions/startup-investor) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/startup-investor)) - [Solution — Hybrid & Virtual Events](https://www.converve.com/solutions/hybrid-events) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/loesungen/hybrid)) - [Pricing](https://www.converve.com/pricing) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/preise)) - [Services](https://www.converve.com/services) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/service)) - [About us](https://www.converve.com/about-us) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/ueber-uns)) - [Careers](https://www.converve.com/careers) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/karriere)) - [Partners](https://www.converve.com/partners) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/partner)) - [Case studies](https://www.converve.com/case-studies) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/case-studies)) - [Blog](https://www.converve.com/event-networking-blog) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/event-networking-blog)) - [IT security policy](https://www.converve.com/it-security) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/it-sicherheit)) - [Privacy policy](https://www.converve.com/privacy) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/datenschutz)) - [Legal notice / imprint](https://www.converve.com/imprint) ([DE](https://www.converve.com/de/impressum)) --- ## Review platforms - [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/136065/Converve/) - [OMR Reviews](https://omr.com/de/reviews/product/converve) - [Software Advice](https://www.softwareadvice.com/meetings/converve-profile/reviews/) - [GetApp](https://www.getapp.com/customer-management-software/a/converve/reviews/) - [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/converve/reviews) ## Blog and feeds - [Blog (EN)](https://www.converve.com/event-networking-blog) - [Blog (DE)](https://www.converve.com/de/event-networking-blog) - [RSS (EN)](https://www.converve.com/event-networking-blog/rss.xml) - [RSS (DE)](https://www.converve.com/de/event-networking-blog/rss.xml) ## Sitemap - [Sitemap index](https://www.converve.com/sitemap-index.xml)