Actual article date: Feb 15, 2013

Our team over here is psyched that we will be attending the Mobile World Congress to pitch our product at a partner event.

We are all fired up and tested our product and is ready to work with events organisers to better the networking value at their events!

We will be setting up an after event networking platform at MWC to allow a small group of parties to network further after the event. Do give us a try by login in to the platform if you happen to receive a small invitation from us! :)

Stay tuned and catch us around the MWC event grounds :)

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When you are entering a perfume store, you would ask for testers before deciding to buy. You want to know if it smells good and suits your taste. Whether you realize it or not, event attendees have the same behavior: they’d like to explore all touchpoints of the events before deciding to attend or not.

This is previously impossible when organizers set login requirements for visitors to view and explore their event platform. 

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Jublia’s Public Hub for Public Access

We at Jublia always listen to our clients and strive to give them the best solution that could enhance their event’s value. Our ever-hard-working engineers had spent weeks behind the scenes to bring yet another improvement to your table.

Joining the bandwagon of our biggest releases in the third quarter of the year, we present you Jublia’s Public Hub: public access to your event platforms without login requirements!

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The Hero Nobody Asked for

If we go back to the perfume analogy at the beginning, we will then realize that both are somehow similar yet different. It is a given for a perfume store to give testers, but perhaps not for organizers.

Sometimes onboarding attendees is taken for granted, simply because people who come from the same industry and expertise as the event itself will be joining, or they are the recurring attendees who visit annually.

But wouldn’t it be better if more attendees join and take interest in the event? This is the crack where Jublia comes in with the Public Hub, to allow the general public to explore your event and get a taste of it before they decide to join. Just like how they decide to buy the perfume after taking a liking to the scent.

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Using Jublia’s Public Hub to Your Benefit

Scroll down to find out how this feature makes difference to and benefits your events!

Social share to broadcast your event

People nowadays are nothing but social media. Information is speedily exchanged on the platform and it’s time for you to benefit from it by sharing your event platform link and marketing your event effectively!

Let your relations and connections notice your event and, if they are interested, they may click it!

All agendas and sessions can be unlocked without login

What’s better than the feeling of getting into the new world and being able to explore every nook and corner of it? 

A similar excitement arises when someone scrolls through your event page and finds a lot of things that trigger their curiosity: the people they want to meet, conferences they want to attend in person, products they’ve been looking for all along, etc.

All is possible with the Public Hub!

Privacy first design that ensures your authority

Rest assured that you as an organizer are in full control of the displayed sessions and profile on the event’s web platform. Private sessions and exclusive profiles can be hidden from public access as required so that your public hub truly represents what you aim to show the general audience. 

Convert public audiences to attendees

When an audience has taken interest in your event, then what’s next? Registering as an attendee! Jublia’s Public Hub provides a convenient way to convert an audience into attendees, just with one click at the top right corner of the page.

Bonus: give exposure to your sponsors!

The Public Hub is not only beneficial for you as an event organizer and your audience but to your sponsors as well. You (as well as your sponsors themselves!) can promote specific sessions, speakers, products, and companies to create more buzz for them.

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Talk to Us and Open a Public Access to Your Event Today!

Jublia only knows to seamlessly improve and craft solutions that eventually add value to your events. The Public Hub shows our commitment to DigitaLIVE as we utilize the digital platform to enhance your live events.

We tailor our solutions to cater to your event's needs because each event is as important as you are. Talk to our Solutions Specialists to create your own Public Hub by dropping a message to info@jublia.com and following us on LinkedIn to stay tuned with our future updates!

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After getting familiar with virtual and hybrid events, you start to eventually crave for live events. You would think that would urge you to jump back into the wagon the first chance you’ll get. But now that we’re back in person, you find yourself with occasional stutters, awkward small talks, and wiping your sweaty palms to your fancy business pants every once in a while. It finally hits you - in person networking is not as easy as you thought. It actually never was.

So how do we get back that charming smile, firm handshake with dry hands, and full-on passionate conversations? With simple steps before big leaps. Let’s check this simple in-person networking foolproof checklist from Jublia!

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Facing Your Fears as a Child: Talking to Strangers

You know how when we were a child, talking to strangers was strongly discouraged? Imagine the confusion of your 10 year old self when they’re older and find out that talking to strangers is actually encouraged. But it turns out that it’s not simply just talking, networking is all about building a relationship. Know these tips below to guide your inner child through interacting with strangers!

☑ Realizing there’s more pros instead of its cons

Not only does in-person networking help people communicate better as they can see body language and expressions, it also is one of the best ways to get valuable connections and sustainable relationships.

85% of business professionals in a study claim that in-person networking builds stronger and more meaningful relationships. It’s easier to build trust when you can directly see everyone involved. In fact, it’s one of the biggest reasons why businesses participate in networking is to get customers.  In B2B sales, over 40% of in-person meetings result in new customers.

☑ It’s okay to be nervous, most of us are!

You might be feeling a lot of nerves and worried that things might get awkward. Well, chances are, the person you’re talking to are also feeling the exact same way, they just show it differently.

One of the popular tricks to calm the nerves is to look between the other person’s eyes when talking, right when their nose bridge connects to their forehead. That way, you won’t have to meet their eyes but can still seem like you are. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it!

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Your Parents Were Right, First Impressions Matter

First impressions are really where you can show the person you are and how you interact with people, so make sure that you give your very best. Check out the visual below to find out how!

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Now comes the hard part: what if I run out of things to say?

☑ Ask more questions about your potential friend

Introduce yourself nicely. After that, learn more about them. You’ll not only give the “stage” to them, but you’ll also get the chance to know more about them and jump into any topic they mention during the process. A perfect win-win!

☑  Find more in common with them

The easiest way is to ask them about what they’re trying to find in the event and their background. Although you should listen more about them, don’t get sidetracked and forget why you were there in the first place.

☑  Make sure they know you’re genuinely interested

Networking in an event might be tricky as you feel like you have limited time to talk to a lot of people. But make sure you won’t make that thought stop you from having actual genuine conversations. This could really help you get a more sustainable relationship for future potential collaborations.

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Never Really a “Goodbye”

The most valuable phase of in-person networking actually comes after the first meeting as that is when things really start.  So don’t worry if you haven’t talked much about everything, give it time to slowly seep in and really get into the details.

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Encourage valuable networking with our solutions

As a tech provider with a decade of experience powering all kinds of events with our engagement hub, we understand deeply the power of networking for sustainable relationships.

That is why we have designed our solutions to help encourage these potential meaningful connections. From setting 1-1 meetings before stepping into the venue, bookmarked agendas and so much more, our engagement hub can be the answer to all your worries about in-person networking. 

Have an event in mind that needs our solutions or expertise? Drop us a message at info@jublia.com or follow our LinkedIn to talk to us or find out more information on how we can help power your events to its full potential.

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Actual article date: Mar 8, 2016

Jublia has had the honor of being featured as one of the 10 Top Apps in the January — February 2016 issue of M&C/ASIA! The write up shares about how Jublia MATCH enables business matchmaking in our all in one networking ecosystem. Thanks for the feature M&C/ASIA!

If you’d like to find out more about what we do, feel free to drop us a note and we would be happy to schedule a demo for you. Head over to the Jublia site to find out more.

Actual article date: Mar 9, 2013

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The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona has ended a week ago and the team here has since landed home in sunny Singapore.

We had an awesome experience over there and thought that it will be great to share what we have observed.

As a first time attendees, the scale of MWC was pretty epic to us, nothing like we have ever seen before. 8 big halls of technologies and apps from various countries around the world with 70,000 attendees. This is not counting the numerous networking sites around the venue, as well as theatre venue in another huge hall.

It actually takes more than a day to go through all the exhibits, if you want to scrutinise everything. This includes having a huge bag to store the freebies that are basically shoved down your throat!

Now let us drop some opinions before diving into what we have been up to at MWC :)

The winner at MWC: Samsung

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Samsung was huge at MWC this year with probably the largest booth. And it paid off! There is a constant stream of attendees over 4 days at their booth to check out the new Galaxy 8 Tab as well as the many other gadgets.
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The most engaging pavilion: Nokia

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You could spend half the day at Nokia pavilion. They always have something up their sleeves, like a dance or some giveaways.
You could event check out the Makerbot Replicator 2 in action if you are a 3D enthusiast!

The most striking booth design: Firefox

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You could find their booth from a distance away. That’s how striking it is.

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The best small booth design: Masspay

‍ Initially I thought this was a real cafe and I walked in to actually order a coffee. Then it struck me that this retro cafe design is actually a booth! Nifty idea.

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University Mobile Challenge

Jublia was primarily at the MWC for the UMC, which is organised by the Applied Innovation and sees finalist from all over the globe. We were representing our home University under Jublia and were glad to make it through to the finals at MWC after a local round and a global round.

The competition at MWC was structured as such: a 5 minutes pitch, followed by a 5 minutes Q&A from the judges. One weird thing about the layout though, was that the judges were actually facing the audiences (instead of the presenter) during the pitch. A pretty awkward arrangement I’ll say.

Our pitch was definitely at the top of it’s class with Errol’s narration ability and I am glad that we showed that Singaporeans are always up for a good pitch!

While we did not win at the finals itself, it was fundamentally, still a good competition to join as we made a few good friends, including the guys at PumpUp over in Canada who are a pretty crazy bunch!

Most of the winners has apps that have been running for awhile now with customers and they definitely put up a more convincing pitch than us. We were however glad to do a “soft” launch at MWC itself and we have gotten some event organisers interested for upcoming events in the next few months and we are psyched to be able to work with them in enhancing the networking value at their events.

The next few months will definitely be an interesting journey for us. If you are an event organiser, let us know of your event and we will help you in powering up the networking potential!

“Continue to find ways to improve and put clients needs first above ours,” that's the mantra our Business Development heroes live by. With that in mind, our BD team has recently changed its name to Solutions Specialists. However, there is more than just what is seen on the surface — the motivation behind the change, future expectation, and how it affects our client.

Our COO, Errol Lim, was more than willing to give a deeper insight into the matter!

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Transcending Beyond Transactional Relationship

Time is changing, and we cannot stay the same. The event industry is no different. Especially with the ever-changing trends, and how it has changed to be more dynamic and multi-formatted. Thus, Jublia’s Solution Specialists serve to be experts in event technology, which ensures the special needs of each of our clients are taken into account to craft the best solutions that bring their event to success.

The genuine intention turned out to be the biggest motivation behind the evolution from Business Development to Solution Specialists. That being said, Jublia also wishes to create more than just business-like relationships with our clients.

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“A genuine interest in helping our client events succeed, coupled with superior industry knowledge goes beyond a typical vendor-client transactional relationship.” - Errol Lim, COO

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Two Different Specialists to Cater to Different Needs

Jublia’s Business Development team is now divided into two sub-teams: Solution Specialists and Engagement Specialists. Our Solution Specialists are responsible for maintaining close contact with clients and assisting them through the event planning. They also collaborate with all of both Jublia and the clients' departments to ensure the longevity of the partnership.

Whereas Engagement Specialists, according to Errol, is a representative who specializes in creating and managing outbound campaigns. They are responsible internally to develop strategies to help achieve the business goals of the company.

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Positive Feedback that Becomes the Icing on the Cake

The change isn’t a revolutionary one, which means that there’s no major shift in terms of the team’s roles, be it within the company or to clients. The new name is meant to augment the mindset and team’s position to be more consultative and to promote a higher level of thought leadership.

It receives positive feedback from the client’s end, much to our delight. Our Solutions Specialists are more than happy with the increasing willingness to share the challenges they faced, which eventually helps us to navigate the new paradigm of event planning.

In the long run, Errol expects an increased level of trust in Jublia’s expertise in the domain, starting from the first touchpoint between us and clients, that is the Solution Specialists. 

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Talk to Our Solution Specialists!

Our Solution Specialists are experts in their fields who are always ready to listen to your ideas for a great event and find a way together to make it come true. We will assist you throughout the journey, face and tackle the challenges together, as well as craft the most suitable solutions for your event format.

Talk to our Solutions Specialists by dropping a message to info@jublia.com today!

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In the blink of an eye, we have arrived at the first half of 2022. So much has happened over the past six months, and all of those changes are not ones we could take for granted. 

For the event industry, in particular, this year marks the return of live events, which had gone into hiatus for two years. As the wave of excitement of onsite meetings surges in, so do the challenges. 

Returning back onsite after being so well-adapted to everything virtual poses underlying challenges which need to be mitigated and addressed. Being in the industry for almost a decade, Jublia has foreseen it, and right from the beginning of the year, we have made several notable improvements. 

Let’s walk down memory lane to revisit the notable improvements that we have made throughout the first semester of 2022.

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Enhanced Data Journey Through Connected Analytics

Jublia kickstarted the year by releasing two major updates to show our commitment to catering to the ever-growing needs of the MICE industry and its evolving trends.

The first one was Connected Analytics, a complete engagement journey that allows organizers to analyze their event data through a story-telling approach.

The enhanced engagement journey involves three sequential steps: interaction, opportunity, and realization. We add submenus under each category for a smoother data flow.

The second one was the evolution of Meetings into Conversation, encapsulated by three different entities: Product, Company, and People. All those data were expected to help organizers to better facilitate matchmaking and spark multifaceted conversations around each entity type, digitally or live, in groups or individually.

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Going Back Onsite!

This year, the world finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel after two years of restrictions. Thus, many events are returning live and we are elated to have been taking part in various events from the beginning of 2022!

We have powered great events such as Singapore Airshow, Dubai International Boat Show, Singapore International Water Week, and many more with our best-in-class solutions.

Jublia will continue to empower live events by continuously improving our digital technology to successfully DigitaLIVE your event journey.

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Jublia Embarked on a Career Fair Adventure

Jublia never knows how to stop improving. We came to learn that matchmaking turned out to be the main driving force behind career fair events, and we started to adapt our solutions to back our new endeavor.

Through the 2022 SUSS E-Career Fair, we once again proved that our enhanced digital solutions could add more value to an event. Going beyond the usual job posting and resume depository function, the virtual career fair also leveraged some platform functionalities such as:

• Simple and seamless registration
• Live chats and real-time video interactions
• Virtual Employer Sharing Sessions
• AI-powered Profiles and Role Recommendations and Matching

This was surely the first of many more career fairs to come, powered by Jublia.

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Jublia App 3.0 Release

This month our engineers released the newly revamped native app, namely Jublia App 3.0 to wrap up the halftime nicely. The app allows attendees to plan for their event day in advance, for a maximized, efficient, and productive event attendance. 

The app is equipped with several advanced features like Agenda Recommendation, Interactive Floorplan, Offline Mode, In-app Messaging, and 1-1 Meeting to name a few. 

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We Are Not Stopping Here!

The year 2022 was kicked off on a positive note and Jublia has successfully made remarkable progress. However, we’re not stopping here. We are currently brewing something big that will unfold in the second half of the year.

With a “human-first, feature second” mindset in mind, we craft our solutions delicately to bring a more humane side to your event by catering to your attendees’ unique needs. Please look forward to what we have in store by following our LinkedIn page or dropping a message at info@jublia.com to discuss the best solutions that suit your events’ needs.

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As we reflect on the achievements of the past year, Jublia is delighted to share insights from our journey through 2023—a period marked by substantial growth and a strategic pivot as an engagement hub that DigitaLIVEs your events.

Emphasizing our commitment to reshaping the live event landscape, we are excited to announce a significant +61% Year-on-Year surge in conversations created on Jublia Engagement Hub. This milestone signals a deliberate shift in our focus, underscoring our role as a pivotal engagement hub where meetings, chats, and networking thrive within our platform. There are also many other upswings in numbers which we will dive into more in the next sections (so stay tuned!).

This transformative phase signifies more than numerical progression; it represents a purposeful transition towards enhancing the interactive fabric of live events. Join us as we delve into the key facets of our impactful year.

Our Adventures Throughout the Year🎢

2023 was a particularly special year for Jublia, as it marks our 10 year anniversary of Jublia’s operations,  which marks a decade devoted to crafting and elevating event experiences. This milestone marks not just another year, but a testament to our unwavering commitment to being the trusted event engagement platform. Through intelligent connection of people and content, we empower event organizers to create truly memorable experiences.

Our epic journey wouldn’t be complete without the vision and passion of our leadership team. At the heart of the celebrations were CEO Kuan Yan Tan, CTO Chinab Chugh, and COO Errol Lim, who shared their invaluable experience and insights on hitting this milestone and the exciting future plans they have for Jublia. 

Throughout these 10 years, we’ve built bridges, fueling and establishing partnerships and connections that spark innovations – and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community, co-piloting this incredible journey. A heartfelt thank you to our team and our clients for being with us every step of the way.

Speaking of journeys, this year brought another milestone pit stop: the grand unveiling of our revamped website. Now, navigating Jublia’s site should be a more effortless and insightful experience, so we encourage everyone to explore, discover and connect like never before! 

But the journey doesn’t end with our website’s new chapter. In fact, 2023 has been a year of relentless innovation, with a staggering number of  feature update releases, each meticulously crafted to redefine the horizons of event engagement to give our clients and users the best experience. Let’s explore the details of our product updates.

Innovation Runs in Our Veins💡

In 2023, Jublia didn’t maintain momentum - we propelled forward with 50 feature updates and releases. While every updated represented a value step in making sure we give the best to our customers, we believe these features have emerged as true game -changers:

AI-Maps on Web

Plan and preview your event seamlessly with our AI-powered maps on the web. Explore sessions, booths, and venue layouts beforehand, effortlessly optimizing your schedule and ensuring stress-free navigation on the big day. With a user-friendly interface that presents sessions and venue details side-by-side, finding the best routes through the event venue has never been easier.

Multi-Hall Routing

This new feature ensures smooth transitions between sessions and across multiple locations, allowing attendees to conquer complex venues with ease and follow their schedules.

Native Wall Revamp

To change up the customization capabilities of our Native App, we revamped our wall on the home page. It  empowers organizers to tailor a dynamic and interactive platform, fostering deeper attendee engagement and driving meaningful connection

Scan 2 Way

Scan has been a helpful feature for our users and is rising as one of the top favorites this year among our organizers and their exhibitors. However, we wouldn’t want other attendees to miss out on all the fun. With Scan 2 Way, this feature now enables attendees to check who has scanned them and add meaningful notes to their conversations, instantly forging connections through effortless two-way QR code scanning.

Many more!

While the features above may headline this year’s top releases, we have had many other impactful features updates including Opportunity Analytics, Native Container tweaks, Performance Snapshot, Preview mode and others.

Our Engagement Hub is in the midst of a remarkable transformation. 

“Analyzing the data at hand, we have a remarkable surge in usage, ranging from 200-300% of platforms and modules which weren’t part of our core just a few years ago.  This not only highlights the evolution of our Engagement Hub but reinforces its pivotal role in our forward trajectory”.   - Chinab Chugh, CTO

This rise isn’t just about platform adoption; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we connect and collaborate. Our CTO further explains,

“there has been a substantial uptick in interactions and opportunities created on our platforms. This surge signifies a wealth of possibilities on how we can leverage these engagements to enhance the events we collaborate with in the upcoming year.”

The data, updates and releases that we have aren’t just part of a scorecard, they are a vibrant blueprint in creating an even more impactful future for events, driving innovation and fueling collaboration through powerful engagement.

Values-driven innovation💡

The groundbreaking releases of 2023 weren't merely isolated bursts of innovation – they were guided by our unwavering commitment to our company values, the first of which is Customer First & Always, woven into the very fabric of each update. 

Seamless Integration

Providing clarity and transparency by uniting the event experience into a single, data-driven narrative aligns seamlessly with our pillar of Honesty, Openness & Directness.

Scalable Analytics

Building a robust data foundation echoes Trust & Teamwork, empowering organizers with actionable insights and fostering collaboration between Jublia and its clients.

Delightful Customer Experience

Every feature is meticulously crafted to enhance the journey, embodying Positivity & Accountability with a laser focus on user satisfaction and intuitive interaction.

Building a Sustainable Future

This commitment to eco-friendly practices and robust security upholds Honesty, Openness & Directness by prioritizing responsible business practices and safeguarding client data.

These pillars aren't just abstract ideals – they're the driving force behind each release, ensuring every innovation contributes to a future where Jublia remains the ultimate event engagement partner. The hard work behind these features paid off, resulting in significant upswings in engagement across all our platforms.

Work Hard, Celebrate Hard🤓🥳️

The past three months painted an impressive picture of engagement on our platform, with event categories across the board witnessing significant metric upswings. This period highlighted the effectiveness of our solutions in fostering meaningful connections and exceeding established targets.

Key features emerged as clear drivers of growth:

The adoption of our Native App witnessed a remarkable surge of +93%, elevating engagement and immersion to new heights. Meanwhile, the revolutionary AI Maps experienced a staggering +184% increase in adoption, seamlessly navigating attendees through the event landscape, optimizing productivity, and amplifying overall event participation. The implementation of our Jublia Scan has also witnessed an exceptional +227% surge, showcasing widespread adoption of functionalities like lead capture and content access. 

Conversations thrive, exceeding targets:

With our platform transforming into a dynamic hub,  this shows a +61.3% increase in conversations (114,245 total), exceeding engagement goals for an interactive platform. This proves our solutions effectively foster meaningful connections.

The year of scan mania:

Total scans skyrocketed +248%, highlighting the transformative power of our technology in optimizing participation and enhancing events.

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This season wasn't just about technology; it was about empowering human connections through our solutions. We equipped events to thrive, driving record engagement and exceeding targets. Moving forward, we'll continue building sophisticated solutions to elevate events to new heights.

It Only Goes Up From Here📈☝️

As we ascend into 2024, our CTO Chinab Chugh also reflects on a year of technological triumphs. Each achievement in product development stems from a meticulous examination of our modules, a testament to our unwavering commitment to technological expertise. And we’re not stopping there.

In the new year, Jublia is expecting a more collaborative environment for inter-team work and for each Jublian to glean insights from each other to cultivate a knowledge-sharing environment. This will be the cornerstone of a more unified and cohesive product.

“2024 is going to be all about refining our project management structure, defining seamless inter-team collaboration workflows, and pushing the boundaries to build the most exceptional Engagement Hub out there!,” Chinab added.

Humbled by all we've achieved together, we can't wait to share the fruits of our collaborative spirit in 2024. Thank you for being part of the journey, and keep an eye out – Jublia got some surprises up its sleeve!

Article actual date: Jul 2, 2021

Gastronome, gym enthusiast, globetrotter — Sherlly is undoubtedly our resident multipotentialite. Read on for more about this multi-faceted Jublian!

Sherlly in Jublia: How the Journey Began

As an avid tech enthusiast with a hunger for new knowledge and experiences, Sherlly was on a quest to find a new career calling back in 2015. Little did she know, what started off as a casual coffee catch up with a friend, turned into an opportunity that has been growing for the last 6 years and counting. Sherlly continues to outdo herself year after year as a leader in the fascinating world of event technologies. We are extremely glad and grateful to have her.

From Lone Tigress to Leader of the Pride

Sherlly first joined Jublia as one of the newest members of a team tasked to develop the Customer Success department. She has seen Jublia through growing pains and relishes in getting her hands dirty in the trenches with her teammates for every project that we partner.

To date, she has earned the trust and privilege to be working closely and alongside some of the industry’s biggest and most prominent clients such as Reed Exhibitions, Informa and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. When asked about a defining moment, Sherlly fondly recollects a time during when she was assisting multi-county projects across multiple time zones from Australia, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

It is safe to say that through these experiences, she has learnt the art of prioritisation. Humble as always, Sherlly never fails to mention that team support is the biggest factor to her overcoming the most challenging obstacles that she has faced.

“During the heaviest project periods of client engagement, the encouragement and support from the entire Jublia Team empowers me. My success is resultant of my faith in knowing that they always have my back.”

Sherlly has been pushed out of her comfort zone where she used to operate as a lone tigress on the hunt. In the span of her tenure she has grown the department to a level where our customers are assured of a user satisfaction at the highest level through data-backed service excellence processes, project management and relationship building. Currently she assists our Head of Customer Success, managing a team of over 10 managers stationed strategically across the globe to service our international clientele.

Ready for Virtual - More Ready for Hybrid

As the events world gradually comes to term with new organising formats, Sherlly feels very optimistic about the return of hybrid and in-person events. To her, this means more traveling opportunities that would allow her to meet clients face-to-face and to once again immerse herself into the full sensory experience of what events are all about. What she looks forward to the most is that intimate face time she had with past clients.

“We cannot deny that basic human interactions cannot and will not ever be replaced by virtual replacements. In this new normalcy, we will see an increasing uptake of hybrid event formats of all kinds. Already, I’m consulting clients on the best combination of virtual and in-person components for International and local attendees respectively. All accompanied by the proper pandemic safety measures of course. Moving forward as more of us get vaccinated, I am positive that in-person events will soon return. China has been a prime example where they have been the first country to be able to organise mega events that are fully in-person.”

There’s Something about Sherlly :)

Before the pandemic, one would always be able to spot Sherlly at the local gym pumping iron and working up a sweat. Our spartan has since changed her fitness routine. She has recently discovered a newfound love — long nature walks. Her latest routine to stay active while avoiding the work-from-home cabin fever.

Sherlly is also a spirited cafe-hopper and casual epicure. She enjoys a midday iced latte as much as her Friday night glass of red wine. Her gastronomic journey takes her to many places, as does her role in Jublia pre-pandemic. Sherlly loves to travel and especially takes pleasure in travel opportunities where she kills two birds with one stone — overseas event appointments where there’s work, and also fun!

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Having grown and excelled in her role, Sherlly proudly adds Event Tech Expert to her credentials. Looking back on how she began, our entire team is elated and encouraged to have witnessed the blossoming of one of our very own. We look forward to continually growing together with this fine young lady!

Sherlly shares that her time at Jublia thus far has been filled with compassion and kindness, qualities that she firmly believes in. Ending off, she leaves us with her guiding motto.

“Be kind and go the extra mile, because people may forget what you’ve said or done, but they will always remember how you’ve made them feel.”

Article actual date: Aug 16, 2021

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It’s August 2018.

Jublia had just finished exhibiting at the Singapore MICE Forum 2018, where we showcased new integrations between Match 360°, our business matching function, and the Fully Branded Event App.

Things were looking great for Jublia. However, demand for our solutions was ramping up fast, and we needed skilled individuals who were able to adapt, understand and deliver.

That need was answered shortly after, as Fahmi had started his journey with Jublia.

Humble Beginnings

With an extensive background in hardware, Fahmi might’ve thought that he was just changing it up and trying out software development back then. Little did he know that he, alongside a small huddle of engineers, had sown the seeds that grew into the tech powerhouse we have today.

While the end result may strike awe in many, Fahmi’s arduous journey is just as impressive and inspiring. He reminiscences about the times when the Content Team was starting out, and everything was everyone’s responsibility:

“The tech team had a humble beginning. With a few core members in the team, we started off jumbling various duties between each other; from diagnostic work to project planning and even people management, it was a truly dynamic and fruitful learning experience and I’m glad that I had grown alongside Jublia’s tech team.”

Fahmi and Goliath: Taking on Great Challenges

Amongst the countless projects that Fahmi had undertaken, the one that held a place in his heart was the development of video meeting capabilities for Match 360°, which we distinguished as Match Virtual back then.

Even before the pandemic peaked, live events across the globe were already being postponed indefinitely due to the unpredictable climate. Organisers were searching high and low for solutions, and Jublia was hard-pressed to develop one. Fahmi, alongside two other fellow developers, stepped up and took on the monumental task of creating an answer from scratch. He recalled on how they had to pivot and adapt with the little amount of time available:

“Our main products we had back then were Match 360° and Native Event App. So some of us had to come together, pool our resources and devise a fast but effective solution, and we did! After crunching day and night for two weeks, we had managed to create a whole working platform from thin air. Looking back now, what we achieved in those few weeks was definitely something that I’ll remember for a long time.”

Shortly after its completion, the collaborative efforts of Fahmi and team went through trials by fire: large scale events were scheduled back-to-back, each having their own spin of the newly-developed platform. One particular event even peaked at over 300,000 visitors in total!

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This platform was a significant milestone not only for Jublia, but for Fahmi as well; much was learnt throughout the bountiful journey, yet the future still holds more opportunities especially with hybrid formats.

Gearing Up for Live

As the world progressively recovers from the COVID slump. Fahmi eagerly anticipates the near and possibly-hybrid future, albeit in a different perspective. With extensive experience developing applications for both live and virtual usage, Fahmi notes that there isn’t much of a difference in technical aspects. Instead, he looks out for new user flows and processes as hybrid has the potential to unearth new engagement opportunities that existed previously.

Beyond that, Fahmi’s optimism also stems from the resumption of normalcy; travelling & sports made up a big part of Fahmi’s life, so it would be liberating for him to experience his hobbies with no restrictions in the newer normal.

Code, Computer Chips & Crops: It’s all the Same

Beyond his current software-oriented role as Content 360° Lead, Fahmi heavily dabbles on the hardware side as well. From fabricating PCB designs to soldering the last ICs, diodes and resistors, his interest in electronics grows deep till the point that he previously co-founded his own startup based on it!

During the height of the pandemic, Fahmi took up horticulture to make the best of his time at home. The natural tinkerer in him, however, crept up and incorporated his interest in electronics on the field, devising a whole hydroponic farming system that gave him a bountiful harvest for months to come.
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Don’t focus too much on the present, but think about what you can fulfill in the future.

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Fahmi’s personal take on life involves forward thinking, lots of it. He sets his sights on a defined goal in the future and plans out elaborate approaches to achieve them. Of course, the future only holds uncertainty where plans will face changes, but the ever-adaptive Fahmi marches on, unfazed & determined.

For those that are keen to join us…

With the recent conclusion of GlintsX Career Week, I asked Fahmi for some pointers that would aid Jublians-to-be and here’s what I have:

“While some of our positions require good foundations in Python/VueJS, we’re open to other builders and thinkers wearing the hats of software engineers. We like people who dare to learn and go beyond their comfort zone and are able to think quickly on their feet. So as long as you have the motivation, just hit us up at Jublia and we’ll sort the rest for you!”‍

Article actual date: May 20, 2021

From 8 to 10 March, Jublia ventured into the Middle East and Africa to partner with FPConnect 2021. Over the past decade, the lines between the food and pharmaceutical industries have been blurring. This year’s edition witnessed organisers making a bold move by engaging event solutions in virtual territories, connecting the food-pharma supply chain communities to global markets on a single platform. Marked by its outstanding success, FPConnect 2021’s shift to the online platform has certainly laid the first stone to embrace virtual for future events!

By engaging both food and pharma communities, the virtual FPConnect 2021 provided an ideal environment to maximise business networking amidst the travel restrictions. With our robust virtual event platform solutions and top-of-the-line business matching capabilities, Jublia is proud to have engaged industry professionals from countries such as Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Nigeria.

Here’s what the satisfied attendees had to say about our platform:

The organisers of the event are very highly qualified. Although I had some technical difficulties initially because I usually use Zoom, everything became easy once I started using the platform. The team is very responsive and helpful. I am delighted at the high level of professionalism showcased in this sophisticated virtual communication tool.

– International Trade Expert and Conference Speaker

During the pandemic, the event created B2B opportunities, along with conferences to update our commercial-regulatory and technical knowledge. Good opportunity to meet prospective business associates.

– Pharma Synergies, Pharmaceutical Visitor

The Remedy for Engagement in Virtual

Engagement is the name of the game. The shift to virtual has increased exposure to ever-present distractions, simultaneously intensifying the challenge of sustaining audience attention. Here at Jublia, we have primed our technologies to ensure that organisers do not have to settle for less.

The multi-track potential of Jublia’s Match 360° Virtual solution proved to be a winning formula in keeping the audience engaged. FPConnect 2021 held the reins on three tracks — ‘Market Overview & Insights’, ‘Food & Beverage’ and ‘Pharmaceutical’, with each comprising curated educational sessions delivered by world-class speakers. From macro-economic trends to food security and pharmaceutical supply chain resilience, there was a relevant Agenda session for all!

In total, the three uniquely specific tracks received over 10,000 views and more than 1,200 session favourites over the course of three days!

On the attendee front, the engagement hurdle is cleared by having a platform that is intuitive to navigate and effectively tailored to respective user preferences. The Agenda sessions interface on the Match 360° Virtual platform aligns the interests of exhibitor and attendee with tracks and tags acting as filters, surfacing the most relevant exhibitor content and profiles. Reel in your attendee’s focal point for a highly engaged audience group!

Seize the Opportunity with FPConnect Sponsorships

Event sponsorship has been a tried and tested avenue for monetisation and marketing. The 2021 virtual rendition of the event has proven to successfully garner a multinational audience, with a reach of over 10,000 views. With direct access to your target market even online, a sponsored placement of your brand’s logo on the event site will charge it with maximum exposure throughout the three-day event and beyond!

FPConnect offers a wide range of 14 different sponsorship channels, including:

• The Branding Logo Wall, which highlights your brand’s industry presence by establishing your company’s logo alongside three other sponsors,
• Promotional and/or non-promotional speaking opportunities for your company to showcase industry leadership, and
• Email campaigns, where a sponsored email will be sent to the FPConnect database of more than 10,000 industry professionals.

From expanding your brand’s visibility in the industry to generating new leads, the various sponsorship formats cater to your needs with opportunities in every price range. Interested in driving traffic to your company’s site? Find out more about FPConnect’s sponsorship opportunities here!

Speak to Us!

Jublia’s position as a trusted brand in the MICE industry is by virtue of a strong portfolio comprising an international clientele. With representatives all over the world, we are poised and ready to tackle the challenges brought upon by the transformation of event landscapes. The stellar achievements at FPConnect 2021 have further showcased Jublia’s capacity to go global, and reach beyond our regional comfort zone. We thank FPConnect for the opportunity, and hope to continue taking our virtual event solutions to greater heights!

If you would like to enjoy the Jublia experience in a similarly rewarding partnership, connect with us at info@jublia.com or reach out to anyone you know at Jublia! Our team is extremely committed to providing highly viable solutions customised to your event technology needs, and we look forward to extending our helping hand to you, across all boundaries. Here’s to a productive and gratifying year ahead!

Actual article date: Sep 9, 2013

CIBTM is the largest exhibition for the Chinese MICE industry held over 3 days. It is hosted at the China National Convention Centre, a sprawling infrastructure situated right beside the iconic Bird Nest stadium and the Olympic Aquatic Centre. This year, it sees the highest attendance ever.

There were many countries based booths with the likes of Australia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea etc. The DMCs were also well represented at the event as well as hoteliers.

We actually managed to catch the project manager for CIBTM, Jeffery, who commented that the exhibition is comparatively smaller to the likes of EIBTM. I rather see it as that the organising team has brought about a highly relevant group of buyers and sellers for the event! Kudos to that.

What was interesting was the setup of the event. Each booth was build mainly for speed networking with the many isolated meeting areas, as we have wrote about previously. This was very much in line with the hosted buyers programme by the organisers where these privileged buyers get access to a exclusive networking for speed meetings to be made. Each exhibitor as well as buyer was then given a list of scheduled meetings for the event. (On a side note, this is totally what we specialises in over here at Jublia!)

We attended the event as trade visitors and managed to meet with a few of the exhibitors when they are not engaged in a meeting with buyers. One of the only negative comment that we get from the few exhibitors is their frustration over the scheduled meetings as some of them are repeated entries, no-shows ( big headache for exhibitors) as well as they don’t really know who they are meeting. Furthermore, they didn’t find the matching process intuitive enough. Side tracking a little, it’s quite encouraging to hear from the exhibitors that we should have used our Jublia Match© platform for CIBTM after short demos.

Otherwise, I think its safe to say that most people were really satisfied with the event as well as the various informative seminars held in conjunction with CIBTM. One of my favourite seminar was the data presented for the Asian MICE market where certain interesting facts were made known after a in-depth study by the market analyst company and thoughtfully presented by the director of that company, Sally. We also managed to catch her for a short chat after her session and she gave us great comments on our product. Thank you Sally!

Overall, it was a really great event and South Korea closed Day 2 with a nice K-pop routine!

Actual article date: Jan 16, 2014

We closed last year with a great feature in Business Times as well as a Silver Award in SiTF’s competition and thus the the team is delighted to usher in the new year with a close second place in Activate Singapore’s Tech Talent Day under Business Innovations category.

We are definitely psyched to continue bringing and measuring relevant and quality meetings to business conferences and trade exhibitions.

An exciting journey ahead!

Activate Singapore is organised by The Guardian and MediaGuru.

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Article actual date: Oct 11, 2018

Jublia is highly appreciative to MACEOS for giving us a chance to partake in their annual flagship forum, which addresses the business events crowd in knowledge sharing. The keynote kicked off with the emphasis of storytelling to capture the hearts and minds of event stakeholders.

Jublia contributed to the event with a 15 minutes presentation on the subject of “Customer Science” and how it has been a fundamental factor in the success of Jublia. We shared on this topic because we believe that organisers, venue owners and service providers can all tap on “customer science” to further drive their business.

This was indeed useful and a number of delegates approached us after the talk to find out more about “Customer Science” and shared on the few initiatives that they have adopted in their companies.

MACEOS was kind enough to provide us a booth too (with the scenic backdrop!), to share more with the audience on Jublia’s technology. We are also glad that we were able to meet many of our Malaysian clients and prospects at the event to keep them updated on our ever evolving technologies.

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to listen to us and we deeply appreciate MACEOS for providing us this chance to take part in their flagship event.

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Article actual date: Aug 15, 2018

Time flies and things change, and yet our dedication to the MICE industry never fades. We have come a long way to where we are now, from a project of 3 NUS students to a company that has already facilitated over a thousand events worldwide. Here we are again, at the Singapore MICE Forum (SMF) for the fifth time.

This year it took place at The Arts House and Victoria Theatre; two artistic and historical buildings in Singapore. Two days of being one of the exhibitor went past in the blink of an eye with all the hustle and bustle. Although we were busy meeting new faces most of the time, we caught up with the old industry friends and we had a fantastic time.

This year is very special for us, as we were sponsoring our Business Matching system (Match 360°) and the Fully Branded Event App for SMF 2018. For those of you who didn’t know, our business matching function is now seamlessly integrated with our event app for a unified content and matchmaking experience.

It was great to see delegates utilising our solution to arrange meetings. And of course, thank you to SACEOS for giving us the opportunity to showcase our technology.

We will keep on improving and contributing more to this industry. SMF has been a great platform for us and we are looking forwarding to attend next year!

Have a look at the series of event pictures below!

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The event industry, a vibrant and dynamic sector driving business connections and fostering innovation, is not without its environmental impact. As concerns over climate change and resource depletion intensify, sustainability has emerged not just as a passing trend but as a lifelong commitment for event planners, managers, and organizers.

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The Road to Sustainability: A Collective Effort

According to a report by Green Meetings Industry Council, the global event industry generates around 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, constituting approximately 1% of total global emissions. This environmental footprint highlights the need for a paradigm shift towards sustainable event practices.

Sustainability, in the context of events, transcends the mere use of eco-friendly materials. It requires a comprehensive strategy that seamlessly integrates environmentally conscious choices into every facet of event planning and execution. It's a commitment to making thoughtful decisions that not only minimize environmental impact but also maximize social and economic benefits.

As event management companies embrace this imperative, a realization is dawning that sustainability is more than a passing trend seeking approval; it is a genuine commitment to being environmentally friendly and socially responsible. Recognizing their role, these companies acknowledge the responsibility of weaving sustainability into the fabric of every event they organize and actively collaborate with like-minded partners.

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Jublia’s Commitment to Sustainability

Jublia is at the forefront of the event industry's transformation towards sustainability, driven by a deep-seated belief that responsible business practices are not just an option but a necessity. We are committed to leading the way in transforming events into fully paperless processes, minimizing our environmental impact while enhancing event experiences.

Demonstrating our dedication to eco-conscious practices, innovative features like AI Maps, replacing printed maps, and Jublia Scan, eliminating the need for physical business cards, stand as testaments to our environmental responsibility, among others. Through digital solutions, we are not only reducing paper consumption but also streamlining event logistics, enhancing attendee convenience, and creating a more seamless experience for all attendees.

Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our platform as we recently announced our collaboration with MICEcarbon, a leading provider of carbon offset solutions for the events industry. This partnership empowers us to provide our clients with a comprehensive approach to event sustainability, enabling them to effectively measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions. This collaboration aligns perfectly with the event industry sustainability roadmap initiated by the Singapore government, the location of Jublia's headquarters.

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Digitalization As the Key to Sustainability

In the current digital era, the fusion of technology and sustainable event management presents a formidable force for positive charge. Digital solutions have the capacity to streamline processes, curtail the need for printed materials, and fortify communication channels — all while mitigating environmental impact. As a tech provider that facilitates business events, here is where Jublia’s primary contribution lies.

Looking ahead to 2024, sustainability is poised to become a cornerstone of event planning and management. Event professionals will not only be expected to take on their responsibility but also applauded for adopting sustainable practices., encompassing a spectrum from waste reduction and energy conservation to responsible sourcing.

The integration of digital solutions into event planning brings forth numerous positive impacts, prominently among them being the significant reduction in paper consumption. The Green Meeting Industry Council highlights that organizations  can achieve up to a 30% reduction in printing costs by embracing digital alternatives. This not only aligns seamlessly with sustainability goals but also bolsters the overall cost-effectiveness of events.

Beyond the realm of sustainability, the adoption of digital platforms introduces interactive elements that elevate the attendee experience. Real-time polls, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities are just a few facets of the digital landscape that enhance engagement. A study by Knowland reinforces this notion, revealing that a substantial 68.7% of event professionals agree that the utilization of digital technology significantly improves the overall attendee experience.

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Plan a Sustainable Event with Us!

In essence, the journey towards sustainability in the event industry is a deliberate and purposeful one. It involves aligning events with eco-conscious choices that go beyond superficial trends, creating an impact that extends far beyond the applause of the audience. 

As we collectively embark on this path, it becomes evident that sustainability is not just an option; it is an ethical responsibility that event planners and managers carry with each decision made, forging a new era of events that leave a positive mark on our planet. Let’s talk about how to make your event more sustainable talking to our Solutions Specialists and stay tuned for more updates!

Article actual date: Nov 2, 2018

Our next step in doing our humble part for the Python community in our region, we are sponsoring the upcoming conference happening in Jakarta. Our CTO and Ops Engineer will also be taking the stage on Sunday, Session 2 Track 1, 4th Nov at 11:10am, speaking on the topic of :

From Zero to Hero for Managing your Servers

What if we told you that you can configure your servers, release code, control access, do concurrent development and much more with a few commands. Introducing the bastion-satellite server arrangement, proudly built with Python, to make devops a piece of cake!

Having good devops practices is important for product stability, but many a times the tools out there may not serve the right fit to what you are looking for. Moreover, there is a lot of emphasis on server provisioning and CI / CD, but very little on server access and collaboration. The problem arises when you have to manually manage your server environment, such as setting up every developer’s public key into each server, maintaining the developer’s permissions on each instance and always keeping it up-to-date in case people leave and old projects finish. This poses a security risk for your organization, and we didn’t find a good devops tool which solves our problems and can be customised to our infrastructure, until now.

Our CTO also previously spoke at PyCon APAC 2018. If you are interested in our previous participation, view more here.

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Actual article date: May 23, 2016

Jublia is proud to sponsor PyCon Singapore in it’s 2016 edition. PyCon is an important conference that brings hardcore Pythonists as well as enthusiasts of the Python language together to share the best developments and libraries around the language itself.

We speak Python at Jublia. For instance, in Jublia SENSE, it is through Python that our data analytics dashboard is able to provide high-performance, easy-to-use data structures and open source data analysis libraries for commonly used functionalities.

We are excited to be presented at the PyCon Singapore and meet fellow enthusiasts!