AI WhatsApp for Events
Event Conversations on WhatsApp, Powered by AI
Reach attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers where they actually read. When they reply, KATHN answers and acts.
WhatsApp for events, powered by KATHN, KNVI's AI communication and orchestration platform.
- To attendee: Will you be joining us on Thursday? (read)
- To exhibitor: Your setup schedule and exhibitor manual are ready. (read)
- To speaker: Your tech check is confirmed for 15:30. (read)
- Alex replies: Can't make Thursday, is Friday possible?
Live at our own stand, MEES 2026, Dubai World Trade Centre:
170+
Real conversations
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Languages: English, Gulf Arabic, French, Russian
2
Days on the show floor
Why WhatsApp
They Read WhatsApp. Not Always Email.
Many event emails never get opened, but your stakeholders check WhatsApp all day, so event WhatsApp communication is one of the most direct ways to reach them.
Messages Get Seen
Not lost in a crowded inbox or promotions folder.
Replies Come Naturally
Quick, short replies in their own words.
It Reaches the People Email Misses
A direct way to re-engage people who ignored the email.
Two-way AI
Not Broadcasts. Conversations.
Most WhatsApp tools send and stop. KATHN reads every reply and responds in context, in seconds.
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It Understands Replies
"Can't make Thursday, is Friday possible?" gets a real answer, not an automated "Reply 1 or 2."
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It Completes the Task
Confirm attendance, update a registration or book a slot, in the chat.
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It Knows When to Hand Off
Sensitive conversations go to your team with the full history.
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It Keeps Your Records Current
Every change syncs to registration and CRM in real time.
Built for WhatsApp
Everything an Event Needs, Right in the Chat
The WhatsApp features that make event communication faster.
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Quick-Reply Buttons
Confirm, decline or reschedule in one tap.
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Tickets and Badges
QR codes and tickets in the chat.
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Location Pins
Venue and stand locations that open in maps.
- KATHN: Hi Alex, you registered for the Future of Events Summit but we haven't seen your confirmation yet. Will you be joining us on Thursday? Options: Yes, I'll be there, Can't make it, Other day?
- Attendee: Can't make Thursday, is Friday possible?
- KATHN: No problem. Friday's program runs 09:00–17:00 and your pass covers both days. I've moved you to Friday.
- KATHN sends a badge: Your Friday badge · Show at entry
- KATHN shares a location: Main entrance
- KATHN shares a document: Friday agenda.pdf
- Attendee: Perfect, thanks!
- Outcome: Attendance confirmed for Friday · Badge sent · Synced to CRM
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Documents
Agendas, manuals and briefs as attachments.
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Read Receipts
See who read it and who needs follow-up.
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Verified Business Profile
Messages from your event's verified account.
Every stakeholder
One WhatsApp Channel for Everyone at Your Event
One connected event messaging platform, starting on WhatsApp.
See how the AI Event Concierge answers every stakeholder →-
Attendees
Confirmations, session updates and directions.
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Exhibitors
Onboarding, deadlines, setup schedules, logistics and on-site support.
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Sponsors
Activation planning, deliverables, approvals and on-site coordination.
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Speakers
Preparation details, tech checks, schedules and last-minute changes.
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Partners and Vendors
Logistics, operational updates and coordination across delivery teams.
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Your Event Team
Internal updates and alerts when a stakeholder needs a person.
How it works
Live on WhatsApp in Four Steps
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Connect Your Event and Your Number
Your verified WhatsApp Business number, connected to registration and CRM.
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Build Your Message Journeys
Approved templates for each group's confirmations and reminders.
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Let the AI Handle Replies
Replies answered in context, escalated when needed.
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Reach Everyone, Including Those Not on WhatsApp
Not on WhatsApp? KATHN reaches them by SMS or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
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AI WhatsApp for events combines WhatsApp messaging with AI that understands and responds to stakeholder replies. Instead of sending one-way updates, KATHN answers questions, confirms attendance, handles changes and continues conversations automatically.
Bulk tools mainly send messages and collect simple responses. KATHN understands free-text replies, answers questions using your event information, completes tasks within the conversation and hands complex cases to your team when needed.
Yes. KATHN operates through your event's or organization's verified WhatsApp Business number, so stakeholders receive messages from a familiar business identity.
Yes. WhatsApp requires consent for business messaging. Opt-in can be collected through registration forms and other approved touchpoints, with messaging configured around WhatsApp Business policies.
KATHN reaches them automatically by SMS or email instead, from an event reminder SMS to a full follow-up, so the same communication journey reaches everyone.
No. It supports exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, partners, vendors and internal event teams, as well as attendees.
Conversations can be configured in the languages your stakeholders speak.
Yes. KATHN connects with registration systems, event platforms and CRMs so confirmations, responses and stakeholder updates stay in sync.
Start the Conversation Your Stakeholders Will Actually Reply To
Tell us about your event. We'll show you what AI conversations on WhatsApp could handle.