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How do I recruit the right guests for a conference side event?

Recruit conference side-event guests by combining account priorities, likely travel plans and a distinctive reason to attend. Research relevant people and appropriate invitation paths, then coordinate with existing sales and partner outreach. Conference attendance alone does not establish availability or buying interest; confirm practical details and make the peer experience useful in its own right.
October 8, 2026

Define the event's purpose

Choose whether the gathering supports new executive relationships, active deals, customers or partners. Select a topic and format suited to that audience rather than competing for every person at the conference.

Research likely participants

Use approved event information, public participation and account-team knowledge. Check roles and location. Do not assume someone is attending merely because their company sponsors the show.

Coordinate invitation paths

Use appropriate customers, colleagues and partners where genuine relationships exist. Maintain one owner per guest and align with meetings already booked. Relevant direct outreach can address gaps.

Reduce event-week friction

Provide accessible timing, location and clear RSVP information. Respect conflicting commitments and avoid overpromising confirmed peers.

Orbb's Events Agent can support relationship-led guest research and invitation execution. Measure suitable attendance and useful follow-up, while keeping the contribution of the side event distinct from the broader conference programme.

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Orbb researches the relationships your company already has — across customers, employees, investors and partners — then runs the introduction end to end, from finding the path to the meeting in the calendar.
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