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An event management platform is a software solution designed to streamline the planning, organization, and execution of various events, including conferences, trade exhibits, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. The purpose of this technology is to centralize and automate the numerous tasks and processes associated with event planning, enhancing efficiency and coordination.
The primary components of event management platforms include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or electronic device. These platforms are versatile in deployment, available for both on-premise and cloud usage. They serve a variety of applications such as event planning, registration and ticketing, marketing, content management, networking management, analytics and reporting, audience management and communication, visitor management, venue management, and others. These platforms are utilized by a diverse range of end-users, including trade show organizers, event management agencies, corporations, academic institutions, organizations, associations, non-profitable trusts, government bodies, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The event management platform market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $40.34 billion in 2024 to $44.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of event sponsorship and monetization, shift towards digitalization, integration with CRM (customer relationship management) and marketing platforms.
The event management platform market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $70.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased emphasis on analytics, demand for automation and efficiency, hybrid and virtual event boom. Major trends in the forecast period include hybrid event solutions, AI and automation, integration with virtual event platforms, blockchain for security and transparency, immersive technologies.
The forecast of 12.0% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Cloud compute tariffs on infrastructure from international hyperscalers like AWS Europe or Alibaba Cloud could inflate costs for event management platforms, reducing platform reliability and real-time analytics capabilities. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The rapid adoption of virtual events is poised to drive the growth of the event management platform market. Virtual events, characterized by online gatherings or conferences eliminating the need for physical attendance, leverage digital technologies to create immersive and interactive experiences. Event management platforms play a crucial role in orchestrating successful virtual events by offering comprehensive functionality, customization options, and support services. These platforms streamline the planning process, enhance attendee engagement, and provide valuable insights for organizers. According to a survey conducted by Kaltura in 2022, 92% of organizers switched to virtual events for 2021, 94% were preparing for virtual events in 2022, and 48% planned to increase the number of virtual events they host in the following year. The accelerated adoption of virtual events is a key driver behind the growth of the event management platform market.
Key players in the event management platform market are actively developing innovative solutions, such as Cvent Events+, to stay competitive and address the changing market demands. Cvent Events+ is a comprehensive event management platform designed to promote events and help attendees discover upcoming events and webinars. Launched by Cvent Holding Corp. in July 2023, Cvent Events+ offers various features to enhance event organizers' capabilities, including event calendaring, registration links, video channels, seamless integration, marketing tools, communication tools, mobile check-in, and comprehensive event management software. This platform provides a holistic solution for event organizers to plan, promote, and execute successful events while boosting attendee engagement and satisfaction.
In August 2023, EventMobi, a Canada-based event management software provider, completed the acquisition of Run The World for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move allows EventMobi to adapt to the evolving event landscape and strengthen its position in the industry by offering a comprehensive suite of event management solutions covering virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences. Run The World, a US-based virtual events platform company, adds valuable capabilities to EventMobi's portfolio, further enhancing its ability to meet the diverse needs of event organizers in the dynamic event management space.
Major companies operating in the event management platform market are Cvent Holding Corp, Eventbrite, Active Network LLC, Swapcard, Bizzabo, Airmeet Inc., Whova Inc., Splash Inc., Pathable Inc., Hubb Inc., BigMarker, Aventri Inc., Goldcast, WebEx Events LLC, PheedLoop Inc., Zuddl, Hopin, Eventzilla, Attendify, Social Tables, Gather, EventMobi GmbH, Hey Summit Ltd., vFairs, Accelevents Inc., Intrado, Eventdex LLC, Boomset, EventGeek Inc.
North America was the largest region in the event management platform market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the event management platform market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the event management platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The event management platform market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as registration and ticketing, venue and resource management, attendee engagement, sponsor management, consultation, and on-site event support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The event management platform market consists of sales of mobile devices, networking equipment, audiovisual equipment, and barcode scanners. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.