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We empower those who develop and nurture in-person connection

what we do
Meet the team
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75% of the top US universities use Guidebook.

100M+

attendees served

2011

started serving events

10k+

events served

what we do

We build tools that disappear into the background so human connection can take center stage.

One app, from prospect to alumni

The app a student downloads for a campus visit is the same one they use at orientation, at the careers fair, and as alumni. Every department shares it rather than buying its own tool.

Mobile-first, not mobile-added

Almost everyone in this space built for the web and bolted an app on afterwards. We started on the phone, because that is where students actually live.

Launched by your team, not by IT

The department buys it and the department runs it.

Open or closed. Your call.

Some guides should be wide open, with no login and no university email, so a prospective student or a grandparent can walk straight in. Others should be locked to enrolled students only. You decide, guide by guide.

" We are a people business more than a technology business"

University is one of the last places where people from everywhere land in the same place at the same time and have to work each other out. In a world that feels more fractured every year, that is worth protecting.

The best thing our app can do is get a student to put their phone down and walk into a room full of people, calm and confident.

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Stewart Price
CEO of Guidebook

At Guidebook, we believe great events and experiences are built on seamless communication and real engagement, not just logistics.

Our easy to use platform gives organizations of every size the tools to build fully customized mobile apps that improve the attendee experience, drive real engagement, and simplify event management, all without writing a single line of code.

Since 2011, Guidebook has helped organizers reach more than 100 million users on the go, working with universities, conferences, associations, and corporations who all need the same thing: attendees who feel informed, connected, and part of something worth showing up for.

Features like personalized schedules, real time updates, interactive maps, gamification, and surveys turn a static agenda into an experience people actually want to use.Whether you're planning a conference, an orientation, or a corporate event, Guidebook's customization options and commitment to offline access keep your attendees connected and informed anywhere, anytime.

Helping the next generation of students has always been part of what drives us.

We're putting more focus and energy into education, building on work we've already done with schools and campuses since our earliest days.Let us help you create an unforgettable event experience. Learn more at guidebook.com.

The power of your brand in your app, from first visit to alumni.

Build trust

Your brand, front and center in your own app, downloaded directly from the app stores.

Deliver continuity

One app for everything a student needs. From being a prospective student through to graduation and beyond.

Stand out

Your own app helps you to stand out from the competition, stay top of mind, and be remembered.

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