Overview
Grip is the leading AI-powered event networking solution for Virtual, Hybrid and In-person events.
Sessionboard users can connect their events with Grip and sync session and speaker data from Sessionboard to Grip. This integration is a user-friendly process that facilitates data transfer to Grip once users have approved and scheduled their sessions in Sessionboard.
Connect Integration
Integrations are connected on the organization level in Sessionboard.
After logging in, click “Go to org” to access your integration settings.
There, you can connect new or manage existing integrations. To connect a new integration, click the “Connect” button below the integration.
For Grip, enter the API token associated with your event.
Map Events
Once the integration is connected, a window will appear prompting you to map your Grip containers with Sessionboard events. Select the Grip container from the dropdown list, then choose the Sessionboard event in the right-hand dropdown.
Click “Add Mapping” to complete the mapping process.
Mapping Criteria
At least one Sessionboard event must be mapped to Grip for the sync option to appear in the UI.
Once a Grip container has been mapped to a Sessionboard event, neither can be re-mapped to another event.
Remove Mapping
To remove event mappings, go to Organization -> Integrations and click Settings.
This will open the mapping window. A list of existing mappings will be displayed. Click “Remove Mapping” to disconnect specific mapped events.
Removing a mapping will not disconnect the integration. Other mapped event pairs will continue to sync on request.
Sync Sessions and Speakers
Before initiating a sync, ensure that you have reviewed and accepted the sessions that you want to sync to Grip. Sessions must have a date and time to be synced.
You’ll also want to ensure that sessions have rooms (locations), tracks, and tags assigned if you want those to sync with the associated session.
Also, verify that the timezone matches in both events before syncing. To do this in Sessionboard, go to the Details page, then confirm a timezone based on GMT offset.
If you need to change the timezone in Sessionboard, please contact Customer Success for assistance.
Finally, speakers in your database must have a unique email address to sync to Grip. Check your data closely for duplicates before syncing.
Initiate Sync:
Go to Sessions - Agenda.
Under Options, click “Sync to Grip”
A message will flash at the bottom of the screen confirming that the sync has started.
When the sync is complete, another message will flash confirming that data has been synced.
If there is an issue, a message will appear verifying the number of sessions and speakers that were attempted to sync and that successfully synced. Please check that your sessions have all the required fields and contact us if your issue persists.
Synced Fields
Sessionboard will endeavor to sync as much data between systems as possible. It is important to use system fields when possible to collect information about your sessions and speakers to ensure they will be successfully matched.
Below is a list of fields that will be synced (those with asterisks are required).
Sessions
Title *
Description
Starts At datetime *
Ends At datetime *
Sessions that span multiple dates are not supported in Grip and will be synced as the same calendar day
Speakers
Tracks
Tags
Location (Room)
Speakers
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Job Title
Company Name
Mobile Phone
About
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Resync Behavior
Currently, syncing is a one-step process. There is no ability to sync individual sessions or speakers.
On resync, new sessions and speakers that have been added to the agenda in Sessionboard will be sent to Grip. Any updates that are made to previously synced fields (such as correcting a speaker’s title or changing a session time) will also be applied.
Sessions and speakers that are deleted or modified in Sessionboard will also be deleted or modified in Grip on the next sync. However, we recommend completing the bulk of your edits in Sessionboard prior to initiating a sync, then edit in the partner platform post-sync.
Disconnect Integration
To disconnect from the integration, go to Organization -> Integrations
Locate your connected integration and click the three-dot icon beside Settings
Click “Disconnect Integration.”
Confirm that you are sure before deleting the integration.
Once the integration is disconnected, you can reconnect using a separate API token, or reuse the same credentials.
Disconnecting the integration will cause future syncs to fail, but will not affect previously synced data in Grip.