At Autumn Live, we know that the right tools for streamlined event planning can elevate your event from organised to unforgettable. Whether it’s streamlining task management, boosting audience engagement, or gathering meaningful feedback, these platforms are industry trusted go-tos. They can help us and our clients deliver smooth, impactful events every time. Here’s our curated list of essential event tools that’ll take your events to the next level.
Airtable – The Flexible Foundation for Complex Event Planning
When it comes to managing the many moving parts of an event, Airtable is a standout. Its flexibility means you can keep track of timelines, tasks, and every little detail.
• Custom Views: With calendar, Kanban, and gallery views, Airtable lets you visualise and structure your plans.
• Real-Time Collaboration: Airtable enables diverse teams. Everyone from suppliers to marketing can access, edit, and update timelines and budgets in real time.
• Insights and Analysis: Airtable’s data-collection capabilities are invaluable for post-event analysis. This can help you understand what worked well and where you can improve.
Cvent – Comprehensive Planning for Large-Scale Events
If you’re planning a major event, Cvent is a brilliant all-in-one solution. With robust event planning, marketing, and analytics tools, Cvent is perfect for delivering a polished experience.
• Streamlined Registration and Check-In: Cvent covers custom registration forms, iPad check-in and badge printing. Which makes the attendee journey seamless.
• Integrated Marketing: The Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo integrations help connect attendee data with your CRM. This means you can deliver targeted, effective communications.
• Hybrid Capabilities: With built-in webinar and streaming features, Cvent is also a top choice for hybrid events.
RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin) – Our Choice for Engaging Hybrid and Virtual Events
RingCentral Events shines for those hybrid and virtual event setups where attendee interaction is key. With features designed to bridge the in-person and online experience, it’s a versatile tool we love.
• Intelligent Networking: The AI-driven networking makes it easier for attendees to connect with the right people. The matching of delegates add a layer of value to virtual networking.
• Customisable Registration and Gamification: Allows you to stand out with branded registration pages and interactive elements. This all helps to make our event experience memorable.
• Consistent Cross-Platform Experience: RingCentral ensures that wherever people are joining from they experience a unified and engaging event. Autumn Live are RingCentral Events certified partners – read more about this accreditation here.
Slido – Keeping the Audience Front and Centre
Slido – Keeping the Audience Front and Centre
For audience interaction, Slido is an absolute must-have. Whether virtual or live, Slido’s interactive features help keep your audience engaged, energised, and involved in real time.
Live Polling and Q&A: keep attendees engaged, and the real-time feedback gives presenters a clear gauge of audience sentiment.
Pre-Event Question Collection: Get to know your audience before they even arrive by collecting questions ahead of time. This enables your speakers to tailor their presentations.
Post-Event Insights: Slido’s feedback data gives insights perfect for post-event analysis. So you can find out what resonated and areas for improvement.
Accelevents – successful tools for streamlined event planning
If you’re planning a hybrid event and need strong attendee engagement features, Accelevents is a powerful option. It supports virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, with easy-to-use registration and check-in tools.
Integrated Ticketing & Badge Printing: Accelevents makes it easy to set up registration, ticketing, and check-in. This enables the attendee journey is hassle-free.
Engagement Tools: AI-driven networking and live streaming allow you to connect with remote attendees in meaningful ways.
In-Depth Analytics: Post-event reports lets you track ROI and engagement thereby giving you data to shape future events.
Eventbrite – Simple and Reliable for Smaller Events
Eventbrite is well-known for its ease of use, making it ideal for smaller, community-focused events. It’s well known and liked and once you’ve started using it, the familiar features.
Straightforward Ticketing and Registration: You can quickly set up events and manage attendee lists with ease.
Built-In Promotion Tools: Eventbrite’s social media integrations are helpful for promotion and reaching your target audience directly.
Event Data Tracking: Track ticket sales and engagement to see how your event performs and to inform future planning.
Ticket Tailor – Cost-Effective Ticketing for Non-Profits and Small Events
For budget-conscious organisers, Ticket Tailor is a practical and affordable ticketing solution without hidden fees. It’s an excellent option for non-profits and smaller events.
•Ticket Tailor has affordable fees. The flat-fee structure keeps costs down, making it ideal for events with smaller budgets.
Easy Setup: Its simple interface means you can create events and manage ticketing without hassle. It is ideal for organisers who want a quick and easy setup.
At Autumn Live, these tools for streamlined event planning help us stay on top of every detail. Tools for streamlined event planning help us to create events that feel organised and polished. Whilst still allowing for unforgettable attendee experiences. Utilising the flexibility of Airtable, the powerful analytics in Cvent, and the audience interaction of Slido. These tools for streamlined event planning make it possible to deliver exceptional events every time. Choose the right mix for your next event, and watch it come to life seamlessly.