AI Event Management News
The stories that matter, in plain English. Updated regularly.
Bizzabo Named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Visionary for Event Platforms
Gartner named Bizzabo a Visionary in its latest Magic Quadrant for Event Marketing and Management Platforms — its third consecutive year in the report.
Eventbrite Is Now Privately Owned: What It Means for Event Planners
Bending Spoons completed its $500 million purchase of Eventbrite on 10 March 2026. The platform is now private. Here is what changes and what does not.
AI Matchmaking at Events Grew 44% Last Year. Here Is What the Data Shows.
New data from Clarion Events shows a 44% increase in in-person meetings achieved through AI matchmaking. Here is what the research reveals about how event networking is changing.
RainFocus Launches AI Agents for Event Teams: What Nexus Actually Does
RainFocus launched Nexus in January 2026 — a system of AI agents designed to work as teammates for event marketers and planners. Here is what it does in practice.
Event Tech Spent Over $1.7 Billion on Deals in 60 Days. Here Is Why.
Five major acquisitions closed in late 2025 in under 60 days, totalling over $1.7 billion. Cvent, Truelink, and Bending Spoons all made significant moves. Here is what happened and why.