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Practical insights on event networking, follow-up strategies, and building professional relationships across Africa.

ProductMay 5, 20265 min read

89 Connections in 2 Hours: Our First Cardtag Pilot Results

We ran Cardtag at a live tech event. Here's what happened — the numbers, the feedback, and what we learned.

ProductMay 1, 20265 min read

What Is Cardtag? The Event Networking Platform Explained

Cardtag is a networking platform for events, communities, and coworking spaces across Africa. Here's everything you need to know.

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GuidesApr 28, 20266 min read

Networking at Africa Tech Summit: A First-Timer's Guide

Attending Africa Tech Summit for the first time? Here's how to prepare, who to connect with, and how to make sure the connections last beyond the event.

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EventsApr 24, 20266 min read

How to Prove Event Networking ROI to Your Sponsors

Sponsors don't renew because the event was 'nice.' They renew because you can show them data. Here's how to measure and present networking ROI.

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EventsApr 21, 20265 min read

How to Add Live Networking to Your Event in 5 Minutes

Your attendees came to connect, not just listen. Here's a step-by-step guide to adding a live networking layer to any event — in-person or virtual.

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GuidesApr 17, 20266 min read

How to Network at Virtual Events (Without Awkward Breakout Rooms)

Breakout rooms are broken. Chat disappears. Attendees leave without a single connection. Here's how to fix virtual event networking.

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ProductApr 14, 20267 min read

The Only Event Networking App Built for Africa

Whova costs $2,000 per event. Bizzabo needs an enterprise contract. Africa's tech ecosystem needs something different. Here's why we built Cardtag.

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GuidesApr 11, 20267 min read

An Introvert's Guide to Networking at Events (Without the Awkwardness)

You don't have to be the loudest person in the room to build the best network. Here's how introverts can network at events without forcing small talk or faking energy.

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ProductApr 8, 20268 min read

Best Event Networking Apps in 2026 (Honest Comparison)

We compared Whova, Bizzabo, Brella, and Cardtag. Here's what actually works for event networking — and what's overpriced.

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NetworkingApr 4, 20265 min read

Why You Never Follow Up After Events (And How to Fix It)

You met 20 people at the last event. Followed up with zero. It's not a discipline problem — it's a systems problem. Here's the fix.

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GuidesApr 1, 20266 min read

How to Network at Tech Events in Africa — A Practical Guide

Stop wandering the room hoping to bump into the right person. Here's how professionals across Nairobi, Lagos, and Cape Town actually build relationships at tech events.

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