Most event tech is bloated, overpriced rubbish that makes organisers work harder, not smarter. You know it. We know it. The difference is we've actually done something about it.
After several weeks of rigorous testing with trusted organisers, we're getting ready for a public release. And we're rewarding everyone who reaches out, signs up, or leaves a comment saying "presso" with £200 worth of credits to use for their next professional networking event in London.
Why Most Event Tech Gets It Wrong
The event management industry is drowning in tools that look impressive in sales demos but crumble when you actually need them. They're built by teams who've never felt the panic of a registration system failing thirty minutes before doors open. Never experienced the frustration of trying to manage attendee communications when your platform decides to have a moment.
These tools are designed for the boardroom, not the event floor. They prioritise flashy features over fundamental reliability. They solve problems that sound important in meetings but don't actually exist in the real world of event organisation.
The result? Organisers end up with expensive, complicated platforms that create more work, not less. Systems that require dedicated teams to operate. Interfaces that need training courses to understand. Features that work brilliantly right up until the moment you actually need them.
Building Something Different
Presso exists because we got tired of watching brilliant event organisers struggle with inadequate tools. We're not interested in building another Swiss Army knife of event features that does everything poorly. We're focused on doing the essential things exceptionally well.
Professional networking events in London have specific needs. The attendee experience matters more than anywhere else because these people are there to connect, engage, and build relationships. The organiser needs to focus on creating those connections, not wrestling with technology.
That's exactly what we've built for.
The Release Plan
After several weeks of testing with trusted organisers who know what works and what doesn't, Presso is almost ready for public release. These aren't casual users or friendly testers. These are professionals who run events that matter, with reputations on the line and attendees who expect excellence.
Their feedback has been direct, honest, and invaluable. More importantly, they've used the platform for real events with real stakes. The kind of testing that actually counts.
Now we're ready to open it up. And we're rewarding everyone who reaches out, signs up, or leaves a comment saying "presso" with £200 worth of credits to use for their next professional networking event.
No commitment. No credit card details upfront. No "cancel any time" tricks because there's nothing to cancel. Just pure runway to see if this works for your events.
What We've Actually Built
Here's what sets Presso apart from the bloated mess of alternatives:
Registration that doesn't break. Sounds basic, doesn't it? Yet somehow half the platforms out there struggle with this fundamental requirement. Our registration system handles volume, processes payments reliably, and gives organisers the data they actually need.
Communication tools that work when you need them. Not just another email blast system, but intelligent communication that adapts to where attendees are in their journey. Pre-event excitement, day-of logistics, post-event follow-up. All handled seamlessly.
Real-time insights that matter. Forget vanity metrics and pretty charts that tell you nothing useful. We show you data that helps you make decisions. Who's actually coming, what they're interested in, where the bottlenecks are forming.
An interface built for pressure. When you're managing an event, you don't have time to hunt through nested menus or decode complex dashboards. Everything you need is where you expect it to be, when you need it.
What's Coming Next
Over the coming days and weeks, we'll be revealing exactly what we've built:
A dashboard that actually makes sense. Clean, fast, and focused on what matters. No unnecessary clutter, no confusing navigation, no features you'll never use taking up screen space. Just the tools you need to run brilliant networking events.
Event-day functionality that works under pressure. When your event is live and attendees are arriving, everything needs to work flawlessly. Check-ins that flow smoothly. Last-minute changes that update everywhere instantly. Real-time monitoring that shows you exactly what's happening.
Post-event insights that drive improvement. Data that helps you understand what worked, what didn't, and how to make your next event even better. Not just attendance numbers, but meaningful insights about engagement, connections made, and overall event success.
Every feature has been designed with one question in mind: does this make the organiser's job easier or harder? If it makes things harder, it doesn't make the cut.
Why London Professional Networks Need This
London's professional networking scene is unlike anywhere else. The pace is relentless, the standards are sky-high, and the competition for attendees' time is fierce. Events that don't deliver exceptional experiences simply don't survive.
Traditional event platforms weren't built for this environment. They're generic solutions trying to serve everyone, which means they serve no one particularly well. They're built for the American market, with American assumptions about how events work. They don't understand the specific dynamics of London's professional community.
Presso is different. It's built specifically for the professional networking events that make London's business community thrive. The intimate breakfast sessions in Canary Wharf. The after-work mixers in Shoreditch. The industry-specific meetups across the city.
These events have unique requirements. Attendees expect seamless registration, effortless networking opportunities, and follow-up that actually adds value. Organisers need tools that help them create those experiences without requiring a technical degree to operate.
The Technology That Powers Success
Behind Presso's simple interface is sophisticated technology that handles the complex logistics of professional networking events. But you'll never see that complexity because that's not your job. Your job is creating exceptional events, not managing technical infrastructure.
The platform handles variable pricing structures, complex attendee categorisation, integration with popular business tools, and real-time updates across all touchpoints. It manages waiting lists intelligently, processes refunds seamlessly, and ensures data security meets the standards London's professional community demands.
Most importantly, it scales with your ambitions. Whether you're organising intimate roundtables for twenty industry leaders or large-scale networking events for hundreds of professionals, the platform adapts to your needs without requiring you to learn new systems or upgrade to enterprise packages.
The Invitation
London's professional networking scene deserves better than compromised, overcomplicated tools that promise everything and deliver frustration.
Try Presso with £200 worth of credits. No friction, no risk, no fine print. Just a platform that's ready to work for your professional networking events because it was built specifically for this purpose.
Reach out to us directly right here 👉 kristian@pressonetwork.com if you’re interested
We've done the hard work of building something that understands the unique demands of professional networking in London. Now it's your turn to see what that looks like for your events.
The real reveal starts soon. Your next networking event could be the first to benefit.