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December 5, 2025

The U.S. event industry in 2026 continues to expand, shaped by digital transformation, mobile event apps, hybrid meeting formats, and rising investment in event management software (EMS). But accurate statistics are often misquoted or repeated without real sources. This report includes only verified U.S. data plus safe, non-numeric trends where no public statistics exist. U.S. […]

November 27, 2025

Choosing the right event mobile application in 2026 is more challenging than ever. With dozens of tools on the market—Cvent, Whova, Bizzabo, EventMobi, Hopin, ON24 and more—planners need clarity on what actually matters when selecting an event management software, mobile conference app, or hybrid event platform.  The U.S. event tech market is projected to grow […]

November 21, 2025

Event technology has advanced faster in the past five years than in the previous decade combined. As we move deeper into 2026, planners are expected to understand the systems, software, digital tools, and technical language behind event management apps, event management platforms, hybrid event software, mobile conference apps, and event registration software. This glossary contains […]

November 18, 2025

Even with rapid advances in event mobile applications, event management software, hybrid event tools, and conference mobile apps, event planners in 2026 still face frustrating technical challenges. From low attendee engagement to check-in failures, unstable Wi-Fi, schedule conflicts, and login errors, these problems can derail an otherwise well-planned event.  The good news? Most event app […]

November 4, 2025

Introduction Planning a large-scale conference across multiple franchises can be challenging—especially when attendee engagement, communication, and feedback all need to come together seamlessly. Payroll Vault, a leading payroll and workforce management franchise organization based in the U.S., found the perfect digital partner in Grupio, an innovative event app and conference management platform. Since 2019, Payroll Vault has relied on Grupio to […]

September 8, 2025

The world of events has undergone a seismic shift. What was once a simple choice between in-person or virtual has evolved into a new, powerful model: the hybrid event. But while the concept is compelling, the execution can be complex. How do you create a unified, engaging experience that makes both your in-person attendees and […]

August 25, 2025

When you propose investing in an event management platform, the first question you’re likely to get from a stakeholder is, “What’s the return on investment?” This is a fair question but answering it can be challenging. An event app isn’t just a cost; it’s a strategic asset that provides both tangible and intangible returns. This […]

June 11, 2025

If your event leaves behind more clutter than connection, something’s off.  Printed brochures that barely get a glance, plastic badges tossed after a few hours, and all that waste from single-use everything. It’s an old way of doing things. Today, people care about sustainability. And sustainable event planning isn’t about ticking a “green” box. It’s about rethinking […]

June 4, 2025

AI is changing how events are planned, run, and experienced. It’s not some fancy thing for the future, it is already working behind the scenes at conferences, meetings, and all sorts of events. The role of AI in event management is growing every day. From sending timely reminders to suggesting the perfect networking match, AI is […]