Event Technology Blog Archives

Event Management Software: The Complete Guide for Modern Event Professionals

Event management software centralizes registration, on-site check-in, badge printing, mobile event apps, attendee engagement, and post-event analytics into one connected platform. This complete guide covers the core features every event management system needs, how to evaluate and compare the best event management software for your team, real-world use cases across conferences, trade shows, and corporate events, and what’s shaping the event management platform landscape in 2026. Whether you’re running a 200-person workshop or a 15,000-attendee trade show, this is your playbook for choosing the right event software.

What Is Eventbrite? Features, Pricing & When It’s the Right Choice

Eventbrite is one of the most recognized event ticketing platforms, but is it the right fit for your events? This guide breaks down what Eventbrite actually offers, how its pricing and fees work in 2026, what the Bending Spoons acquisition means for organizers, and when it makes sense to explore other options.

Eventbrite Competitors: Head-to-Head Comparison for Every Event Type

With Eventbrite’s recent acquisition and rising fees, event organizers are evaluating their options. This head-to-head comparison breaks down the best Eventbrite competitors by event type, from conferences and trade shows to virtual events and community gatherings, so you can find the right fit for the way you actually run events.

Event Lead Capture: 7 Strategies to Maximize Exhibitor ROI

Most exhibitors lose leads between the badge scan and the CRM. These 7 strategies show you how to use an event lead capture app to qualify leads in real time, sync them before the show ends, and turn booth traffic into measurable pipeline.

What Is Lead Retrieval? A Complete Guide for Exhibitors and Event Organizers

Lead retrieval is how exhibitors turn trade show conversations into qualified leads. Learn what lead retrieval is, how it works for exhibitors and event organizers, key features to look for, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that cost you post-event revenue.

Onsite Event Badge Printing: Equipment, Workflow & Best Practices

Onsite event badge printing replaces pre-printed badges with on-demand printing at check-in eliminating waste, handling walk-ins, and delivering accurate, professionally branded badges in seconds. Here’s the equipment, workflow, and design best practices you need to get it right.

Eventbrite Alternatives: 10 Better Options for 2026

Eventbrite’s 2026 acquisition by Bending Spoons has event professionals rethinking their tech stack. This guide compares 10 eventbrite alternatives; from Expo Pass and Regform to Cvent, Swoogo, and SimpleTix with honest breakdowns of pricing, features, and which platform fits your specific event type.

Lead Retrieval: How Exhibitors Capture & Qualify Trade Show Leads

Lead retrieval is how exhibitors turn badge scans into qualified, CRM-ready leads at trade shows. Learn how modern lead retrieval works, what features to look for in a lead retrieval app, how to qualify leads on the show floor, and how to calculate ROI from your trade show investment.