✨ Smart Matching
Badge vibrates and lights up when someone with matching interests or expertise walks nearby. No more missed connections.
🔄 Instant Exchange
Tap badges together to instantly share contact info, LinkedIn profiles, and conversation notes. Works offline.
📊 Connection Insights
See who you met, when, and what you talked about. Get post-event summaries sent to your email.
🌍 Global Network
Connect across chapters - Manila, Vietnam, US. Badge shows shared network connections.
📖 From the XMGC Knowledge Graph
"I was looking for communities to join and especially to connect to maybe the global CX community. I cannot find some other experts in Vietnam that I can learn much from them. I want to have a community, the CX community, so I can learn. I can meet the people who work in this topic."
— Mei, Vietnam Chapter
Technical Specifications
Display
2.7" E-ink Display
Low power, readable in sunlight
Connectivity
NFC + Bluetooth 5.2
30m range, offline capable
Battery Life
3-5 Days Continuous
USB-C charging, 2hr full charge
Durability
IP54 Rated
Splash resistant, drop tested
Size
70mm × 105mm × 8mm
Standard badge size, 45g weight
Storage
500+ Connections
Syncs to cloud when online
How Members Use It
At Conferences
Walk through the venue and your badge lights up when you're near someone working on employee experience in Asia-Pacific. Tap badges, exchange info, schedule coffee.
Roundtables
Badge shows how many people in the room share your interests. Solves the "only 2-3 people show up" problem by helping organizers see real-time engagement.
Cross-Chapter Meetings
Gabriela from Manila meets Mei from Vietnam at a global event. Badge shows their mutual connection to Tom and shared interest in community building.
Finding Mentors
Badge shows who has certifications you're pursuing. Cooper mentioned wanting "more practical application" - find people who've done it before.
Post-Event Follow-Up
Get an email summary: "You met 12 people. 4 are interested in customer retention strategies. 2 are based in your city. Here's what you discussed."
Virtual Conferences
Even for online events, the badge integrates with Zoom to show who's in the room and facilitate breakout room matching by interests.
Technology Stack
Key Components
🔌 Main MCU
ESP32-S3 (dual-core)
Handles BLE, NFC coordination, display updates, ultra-low power modes
📡 NFC Module
PN532 Chipset
ISO14443A/B compatible, NDEF support, peer-to-peer mode
📳 Haptics
Linear Resonant Actuator
Distinct vibration patterns for different match types
💡 Feedback
RGB LED Ring
Green = strong match, Blue = moderate, Orange = nearby
🔒 Security
ATECC608 Crypto
Secure key storage, encrypted data exchange
⚡ Power
1200mAh Li-Po
USB-C PD charging, battery management IC
Companion App Features
Profile Setup
Set your interests, expertise areas, what you're looking for (mentors, peers, speaking opportunities). Badge syncs instantly.
Match Preferences
Choose how sensitive matching is. Want to meet anyone remotely related? Or only exact expertise matches? You control it.
Quick Notes
After tapping badges, quickly add notes: "Wants intro to speaker bureau" or "Interested in Philippines chapter." Syncs to CRM.
Analytics Dashboard
See your networking stats. Most common interests of people you meet. Suggested follow-ups. Connection quality scores.
Smart Reminders
"You met Sarah 3 weeks ago and discussed collaboration. Want to follow up?" Helps maintain connections.
Global Directory
Browse all XMGC members who've opted in. See who's attending upcoming events. Plan meetups in advance.
Product Tiers
Event Badge (Rental)
$25 per event
Perfect for trying it out. Get a badge for a specific conference, return after. All data syncs to your account.
Professional Badge
$199 one-time
Your personal badge. Use at all events. Customizable display. Premium matching algorithms. Lifetime cloud storage.
Chapter License
$2,500/year
50 badges for your chapter. Shared analytics dashboard. White-label options. Priority support. Chapter branding.
Manufacturing Cost Breakdown
Components
~$45 per unit
E-ink display ($12), MCU ($8), NFC ($6), battery ($5), misc ($14)
PCB & Assembly
~$15 per unit
4-layer PCB, SMT assembly, testing
Enclosure
~$8 per unit
Injection molded plastic, lanyard clip
Total COGS
~$68 per unit
At 1,000 unit run. Scales to ~$52 at 10,000 units
Ready to Transform XMGC Networking?
Let's prototype this and test it at the next conference