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.
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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 $45.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. 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 $71.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. 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 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 report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services
2) By Deployment: On-Premise; Cloud-Based
3) By Application: Event Planning; Event Registration And Ticketing; Event Marketing; Content Management; Networking Management; Analytics And Reporting; Audience Management And Communication; Visitor Management; Venue Management; Other Applications
4) By End User: Trade Show Organizers; Event Management Agencies; Corporates; Academics; Organizations; Associations r Non-profitable Trusts Or Government Bodies; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Event Management Kiosks; Audio-Visual Equipment; Wearables; Sensors And RFID Tags
2) By Software: Event Planning And Scheduling Software; Ticketing And Registration Software; Event Marketing Software; Event Analytics And Reporting Software; Mobile Event Apps; Virtual Event Platforms
3) By Services: Event Planning And Consulting Services; Event Staffing And On-site Support; Technical Support And Maintenance Services; Content Management And Production Services; Venue Management Services
3. Event Management Platform Market Trends And Strategies
4. Event Management Platform Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Event Management Platform Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Event Management Platform PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Event Management Platform Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Event Management Platform Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Event Management Platform Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Event Management Platform Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Event Management Platform Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Event Management Platform Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hardware
Software
Services
6.2. Global Event Management Platform Market, Segmentation By Deployment, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
On-Premise
Cloud-Based
6.3. Global Event Management Platform Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Event Planning
Event Registration And Ticketing
Event Marketing
Content Management
Networking Management
Analytics And Reporting
Audience Management And Communication
Visitor Management
Venue Management
Other Applications
6.4. Global Event Management Platform Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Trade Show Organizers
Event Management Agencies
Corporates
Academics
Organizations
Associations r Non-profitable Trusts Or Government Bodies
Other End Users
6.5. Global Event Management Platform Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hardware, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Event Management Kiosks
Audio-Visual Equipment
Wearables
Sensors And RFID Tags
6.6. Global Event Management Platform Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Event Planning And Scheduling Software
Ticketing And Registration Software
Event Marketing Software
Event Analytics And Reporting Software
Mobile Event Apps
Virtual Event Platforms
6.7. Global Event Management Platform Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Event Planning And Consulting Services
Event Staffing And On-site Support
Technical Support And Maintenance Services
Content Management And Production Services
Venue Management Services
7. Event Management Platform Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Event Management Platform Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Event Management Platform Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion