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Best event management software in 2026

Event management platforms cover the full event lifecycle for conferences and corporate events: registration, agendas, attendee apps, networking, sponsors, badges and reporting. They are built for professional event teams rather than one-off events.

10 tools compared. Top picks first, then alphabetical. No paid placements.

Cvent

PaidTop pick

Enterprise event management and venue sourcing platform.

Best for: Large enterprises and associations running many events.

  • Registration and websites
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee app
  • Onsite badging

Eventbrite

FreemiumTop pick

The best-known self-service ticketing platform, with a large built-in audience of event-goers.

Best for: Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience.

  • Event pages and ticketing
  • Discovery marketplace
  • Organizer app and check-in
  • Email and ads tools

All-in-one platform for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.

Best for: Event teams wanting one platform for every format.

  • Registration and ticketing
  • Event app
  • Virtual event hub
  • Badge printing

Event experience platform for B2B conferences.

Best for: Marketing teams running B2B conferences and summits.

  • Registration
  • Event websites
  • Attendee app and networking
  • Onsite badging

Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin Events).

Best for: Organisations running virtual conferences.

  • Virtual stages and sessions
  • Networking
  • Expo booths
  • Registration

Sched

Paid

Agenda and schedule management for conferences and festivals.

Best for: Events with many sessions and speakers.

  • Session scheduling
  • Personal agendas
  • Speaker management
  • Mobile app

Splash

Paid

Event marketing platform for branded event programs.

Best for: Marketing teams running many branded events.

  • Branded event pages
  • Registration
  • Email invites
  • CRM integrations

Event platform focused on AI matchmaking and exhibitor value.

Best for: Trade shows and large conferences.

  • AI matchmaking
  • Exhibitor and sponsor tools
  • Lead capture
  • Event app

Whova

Paid

Event app and management for conferences and expos.

Best for: Conferences, associations and universities.

  • Attendee app
  • Agenda and networking
  • Registration
  • Exhibitor tools

Timely

Paid

Event calendar and event management platform for schools, governments and organisations.

Best for: Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events.

  • Website event calendar
  • Registration and ticketing add-ons
  • Venue and space management
  • Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)