Purpose
1.2. Ensures all parties receive timely information on event schedules, logistics, materials, session changes, and requirements.
1.3. Reduces manual communication workload, streamlines coordination, and improves reliability for museums and educational organizers.
1.4. Supports personalized updates, calendar syncing, and multi-channel outreach across SMS, email, calls, and messaging apps.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Schedule changes, room assignment updates, or last-minute logistics adjustments.
2.3. Reminder intervals—e.g., 1 week, 3 days, and 1 hour before event.
2.4. Arrival of materials, forms, or requirements from speaker/guest.
2.5. Feedback or action required post-event.
Platform Variants
3.1. Twilio (Programmable SMS)
• Feature/Setting: Automated SMS; trigger via REST API, configure to event timing and recipient group.
3.2. SendGrid (Mail Send API)
• Feature/Setting: Batch email notifications; API key auth, dynamic template for event data.
3.3. Slack (Webhook/Incoming Webhook)
• Feature/Setting: Channel/post message API; auto-post speaker schedules in dedicated Slack channel.
3.4. Zoom (Webinar Invitation API)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-generate panelist invites; configure registrant list with custom message.
3.5. Google Calendar (Events API)
• Feature/Setting: Automated invite creation; set reminders and add guests with real-time notifications.
3.6. Microsoft Teams (Graph API/Send Chat Message)
• Feature/Setting: Direct message speakers; graph endpoint for targeted notifications.
3.7. HubSpot (Workflow Automation → Email Trigger)
• Feature/Setting: Sequence event reminders with merge fields for speaker/guest data.
3.8. Salesforce (Process Builder or Flow → Email Alert)
• Feature/Setting: Trigger emails/SMS on schedule or field change in Speakers object.
3.9. WhatsApp Business (Cloud API)
• Feature/Setting: Outbound messaging template for event details; API call with recipient group.
3.10. Outlook 365 (Graph API → SendMail)
• Feature/Setting: Batch event emails with attachments to all guests and speakers.
3.11. Mailchimp (Transactional API)
• Feature/Setting: Use campaign triggers and user merge tags for event-based dispatch.
3.12. Aircall (Programmable Calls)
• Feature/Setting: Outbound call scheduling with pre-recorded logistics or reminders.
3.13. Zoho CRM (Workflow Rules → Email/SMS)
• Feature/Setting: If-then logic for notification on lead/speaker stage changes.
3.14. Eventbrite (Webhooks)
• Feature/Setting: Notify via triggers on registration completion or event updates.
3.15. Asana (Tasks & Comments API)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-create tasks/comments to tagged speakers; notification integration.
3.16. ClickSend (SMS API)
• Feature/Setting: Bulk SMS for real-time event modifications; configure with webhook triggers.
3.17. Discord (Bot API → DM)
• Feature/Setting: Bot sends direct session reminders; trigger from event scheduler.
3.18. Trello (Card Comment/Notification API)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-comment speaker tasks; alert relevant users through card watch.
3.19. Intercom (Outbound Messages API)
• Feature/Setting: Scheduled outbound chat/message for speaker onboarding or instruction.
3.20. Cisco Webex (Meetings API)
• Feature/Setting: Automated meeting invitation/updates; REST endpoint with agenda data.
3.21. Freshdesk (Automations)
• Feature/Setting: Email/SMS notification on ticket (speaker inquiry) status update.
3.22. Viber (Business Messages API)
• Feature/Setting: Send schedule change updates; configure templates and recipient list.
Benefits
4.2. Enables multi-channel reach—SMS, email, calls, chat, and push notifications.
4.3. Reduces staff administrative load and increases event reliability.
4.4. Centralizes history and status tracking for all educational event correspondences.
4.5. Easily scaled for large or last-minute event changes, ensuring timely information.