AI Portland Interactive Networking App

A lightweight, mobile-friendly web application designed to facilitate networking during AI Portland events.

Overview

This app helps attendees connect during the pre-event mingling period through:

• 📱 QR code entry (no login required)
• 🤖 Emoji-based matching
• 💬 AI-focused conversation prompts
• ⚡ Lightning-fast performance
• ♿ WCAG AA accessible design

Features

• Zero friction: No accounts, no PII collection
• Mobile-first: Optimized for smartphones
• Accessible: WCAG AA compliant, screen reader friendly
• Lightweight: <150kb bundle size
• Real-time: Admin controls update all users instantly
• Offline-ready: Works on spotty event WiFi

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript + Vite
• Backend: Supabase (real-time database)
• Styling: Pure CSS (no frameworks)
• Deployment: Ready for Vercel/Netlify

Setup Instructions

1. Install Dependencies

npm install

2. Configure Environment Variables

1. Copy the example environment file:

   cp .env.example .env

2. Create a new project at supabase.com

3. Update .env with your Supabase credentials and admin password:

   VITE_SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project.supabase.co
   VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key-here
   VITE_ADMIN_PASSWORD=your-secure-password
   

4. Set up the database:

   • Go to Supabase SQL Editor
   • Run the SQL commands to create the event_state table and policies

3. Run Development Server

npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to see the app.

4. Build for Production

npm run build

The production build will be in the dist/ folder.

Usage

For Attendees

1. Scan QR code at event entrance
2. Tap "Start" to get your emoji token
3. Find someone with the same emoji
4. Tap "I found them!" to get a conversation prompt
5. Enjoy your conversation!
6. Tap "New Match" to connect with someone else

For Event Organizers

1. Navigate to /admin.html
2. Click "Start Event" when ready to begin networking
3. Click "End Event" when it's time to start the main event
4. All attendees will see the update in real-time

File Structure

├── index.html              # Main app entry
├── admin.html              # Admin controls
├── src/
│   ├── main.js            # App initialization
│   ├── config.js          # Configuration
│   ├── state.js           # State management
│   ├── ui.js              # UI rendering
│   ├── tokens.js          # Emoji tokens
│   ├── prompts.js         # Conversation prompts
│   ├── supabase.js        # Database client
│   └── style.css          # Styling
├── database-setup.sql     # Supabase schema
└── package.json           # Dependencies

Customization

Adding New Prompts

Edit src/prompts.js and add to the PROMPTS array.

Changing Emoji Tokens

Edit src/tokens.js and modify the TOKENS array.

Updating Colors/Branding

Edit CSS custom properties in src/style.css under :root.

Deployment

Vercel

npm install -g vercel
vercel

Netlify

npm install -g netlify-cli
netlify deploy --prod

Performance

• Bundle size: ~45kb (gzipped)
• Load time: <1s on 3G
• Lighthouse score: 95+

Accessibility

• WCAG AA color contrast
• Keyboard navigable
• Screen reader compatible
• 44px minimum touch targets
• Respects reduced motion preferences

Browser Support

• iOS Safari (latest 2 versions)
• Chrome on Android (latest)
• Chrome & Safari on desktop

License

MIT

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