Discovering and Analyzing Conferences for Networking with ScrapeGraphAI

AI Conference Intelligence & Networking Optimizer with ScrapeGraphAI

> ⚠️ IMPORTANT: This template requires a self-hosted n8n instance with ScrapeGraphAI integration. It cannot be used with n8n Cloud due to web scraping capabilities.

This workflow automatically discovers industry conferences and provides AI-powered networking intelligence to maximize your event ROI.

How it works

This workflow automatically discovers industry conferences and provides AI-powered networking intelligence to maximize your event ROI.

Key Steps

Scheduled Discovery - Runs weekly to find new industry conferences from Eventbrite and other sources. AI-Powered Scraping - Uses ScrapeGraphAI to extract comprehensive conference information including speakers, agenda, and networking opportunities. Speaker Intelligence - Analyzes speakers to identify high-priority networking targets based on their role, company, and expertise. Agenda Analysis - Extracts and maps the complete conference schedule to optimize your time and networking strategy. Networking Strategy - Generates AI-powered recommendations for maximizing networking ROI with prioritized contact lists and approach strategies.

Set up steps

Setup time: 10-15 minutes

Configure ScrapeGraphAI credentials - Add your ScrapeGraphAI API key for web scraping capabilities. Customize conference sources - Update the Eventbrite URL to target specific industries or locations. Adjust monitoring frequency - Modify the weekly trigger to match your conference discovery needs. Review networking priorities - The system automatically prioritizes speakers, but you can customize the criteria.

Technical Configuration

Prerequisites Self-hosted n8n instance (version 1.0+) ScrapeGraphAI API credentials Eventbrite API access (optional, for enhanced data)

API Configuration ScrapeGraphAI Setup Sign up at https://scrapegraph.ai Generate API key from dashboard Add credentials in n8n: Settings > Credentials > Add Credential > ScrapeGraphAI

Customization Examples

Modify Conference Sources: // In Eventbrite Scraper node, update the URL: const targetUrl = "https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states/technology/"; const industryFilter = "?q=artificial+intelligence";

Adjust Networking Priorities: // In Speaker Intelligence node, modify scoring weights: const priorityWeights = { executive_level: 0.4, company_size: 0.3, industry_relevance: 0.2, speaking_topic: 0.1 };

Customize Output Format: // In Networking Strategy node, modify output structure: const outputFormat = { high_priority: speakers.filter(s => s.score > 8), medium_priority: speakers.filter(s => s.score > 6 && s.score <= 8), networking_plan: generateApproachStrategy(speakers) };

Data Storage & Output Formats

Storage Options Local JSON files** - Default storage for conference data Google Drive** - For sharing reports with team Database** - PostgreSQL/MySQL for enterprise deployments Cloud Storage** - AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage

Output Formats JSON** - Raw data for API integration CSV** - For spreadsheet analysis PDF Reports** - Executive summaries Markdown** - Documentation and sharing

Sample Output Structure { "conference_data": { "event_name": "AI Summit 2024", "date": "2024-06-15", "location": "San Francisco, CA", "speakers": [ { "name": "Dr. Sarah Chen", "title": "CTO, TechCorp", "company": "TechCorp Inc", "networking_score": 9.2, "priority": "high", "approach_strategy": "Connect via LinkedIn, mention shared AI interests" } ], "networking_plan": { "high_priority_targets": 5, "recommended_approach": "Focus on AI ethics panel speakers", "schedule_optimization": "Attend morning keynotes, network during breaks" } } }

Key Features

Automated Conference Discovery** - Finds relevant industry events from multiple sources Speaker Intelligence Analysis** - Identifies high-value networking targets with contact priority scoring Strategic Agenda Mapping** - Optimizes your conference schedule for maximum networking impact AI-Powered Recommendations** - Provides personalized networking strategies and approach methods Priority Contact Lists** - Ranks speakers by business value and networking potential

Troubleshooting

Common Issues ScrapeGraphAI Rate Limits - Implement delays between requests Website Structure Changes - Update scraping prompts in ScrapeGraphAI nodes API Authentication - Verify credentials and permissions

Performance Optimization Adjust trigger frequency based on conference season Implement caching for repeated data Use batch processing for large conference lists

Support & Customization

For advanced customization or enterprise deployments, consider: Custom speaker scoring algorithms Integration with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) Advanced analytics and reporting dashboards Multi-language support for international conferences