Who's Nearby
See who is at the same event — check in, connect and send smoke signals.
Who's Nearby is RepBud's location-aware networking feature for trade shows, conferences and industry events. Check in to make yourself visible, see which other RepBud users are at the same event, send connection requests and broadcast smoke signals to rally nearby contacts for an impromptu coffee or dinner. Visibility controls let you choose who can see you — everyone, specific groups or nobody.
What Who's Nearby does for you
Event check-in
Check in at any trade show, conference or industry event to make yourself visible to other RepBud users in the same city. Set your visibility duration and mode.
See who is around
Browse a live list of checked-in users at your location — with names, companies, roles and connection status. Verified users are marked.
Smoke signals
Broadcast a message to everyone nearby — perfect for 'anyone free for dinner tonight?' or 'drinks at the hotel bar in 20 minutes'. Recipients see your message as a push notification.
Connection requests
Send connection requests directly from the nearby list. Add a personal message and start building your trade network face to face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who's Nearby in RepBud?
Who's Nearby is a location-aware networking feature. Check in at a trade show or event, see other RepBud users at the same location, send connection requests and broadcast smoke signals.
Is my location shared automatically?
No. You must actively check in to become visible. You control your visibility mode — everyone, specific groups only, or invisible. Your exact GPS coordinates are never shared; only your check-in city and event name.
What are smoke signals?
Smoke signals are broadcast messages sent to all checked-in users at your location. They are perfect for impromptu meetups — dinner invitations, drinks, or just finding familiar faces at a large trade show.
Can I connect with people I meet at events?
Yes. Tap any nearby user to send a connection request with a personal message. Once connected, you can see each other in your network across future events.
Which events does Who's Nearby work at?
Any event. Check in by entering the event or city name. Who's Nearby works at WTM London, ITB Berlin, Indaba, ILTM and any other travel industry gathering.
Is Who's Nearby available to all users?
Yes. Who's Nearby is available on all RepBud plans and to RepBuddy (free) accounts — so the whole trade can connect at events.
Some features are available on specific subscription tiers. RepBud offers Premium Economy (£29/mo), Business Class (£79/mo) and First Class (£139/mo). All plans include a 14-day free trial. See full pricing and feature comparison →
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