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Event App Development Services

Run Events That Attendees Remember.

We build event apps, ticketing, registration, check-in, and virtual event platforms for conference organisers, exhibition companies, and venues, making events easier to plan, attend, and measure.

  • GDPR, PCI DSS and WCAG ready
  • Eventbrite, Cvent, Zoom and Stripe integration
  • Senior-only engineering team

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OVERVIEW

Software shaped around how events & conferences really works.

Events bring people together, but behind every good event sits complicated logistics: registration and ticketing, agendas that change hourly, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, badges, venue maps and a constant stream of attendee questions. When the technology is fragmented across spreadsheets and disconnected tools, organisers lose time, attendees queue, and sponsors leave without the evidence they need to come back next year.

As an event app development company, we build conference and exhibition apps, ticketing and registration platforms, QR and NFC check-in with on-site badge printing, virtual and hybrid event platforms, networking and meeting scheduling, and sponsor and exhibitor portals. We integrate with Eventbrite and Cvent where they already run your registration, or build custom platforms where your event model needs more control.

Payments and streaming are built for event-day pressure. Ticket sales run through Stripe, Razorpay and Network International with Apple Pay and Google Pay, and handle on-sale spikes without overselling. Hybrid sessions stream through Zoom, Mux or AWS Elemental with live Q&A and polling, while Braze, OneSignal and Twilio carry schedule changes and reminders to every attendee in seconds.

Attendee data and accessibility are handled properly. Registration, lead retrieval and badge scanning follow GDPR and CCPA consent rules, card data stays with PCI DSS certified providers, and apps and virtual sessions meet WCAG 2.2 AA with live captions. Analytics give organisers and sponsors a clear view of attendance, session engagement and leads, so each edition is planned with evidence from the last.

Why events & conferences teams build with Creuto

Ticketing that holds on-sale day

Ticket types, tiers, discounts, group bookings and invoicing, with queueing and inventory locks that prevent overselling when demand peaks.

Fast check-in and badging

QR and NFC check-in, self-service kiosks, on-demand badge printing and session access control that keep queues short at the doors.

Agendas that stay current

Multi-track agendas, personal schedules, speaker profiles and venue maps that update instantly when sessions move or rooms change.

Networking and meetings

Attendee profiles, interest matching, messaging and meeting scheduling with table and time-slot booking for buyers, sellers and partners.

Hybrid and virtual sessions

Live streams, on-demand replays, Q&A, polls and virtual booths so remote attendees take part rather than simply watch.

Sponsor and organiser analytics

Attendance, session engagement, booth visits and lead retrieval reported in dashboards that prove return on investment for sponsors.

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WHAT WE BUILD

Events & Conferences software solutions we build.

Each one designed with your teams, integrated with the systems you already run, and engineered to scale.

SECTORS

Events & Conferences sectors we build software for

The organisations and segments we build software for.

  • Conferences
  • Trade Shows & Exhibitions
  • Corporate Events
  • Concerts & Festivals
  • Sports Events
  • Venues
TYPES OF SOLUTIONS

Types of events & conferences apps and software we develop.

The product categories events & conferences organisations most often ask us to build, from focused mobile apps to multi-tenant platforms.

  1. 01

    Conference and event apps

    Agendas, speakers, maps, personal schedules, alerts and networking for attendees.

  2. 02

    Ticketing and registration platforms

    Ticket types, discounts, group bookings, invoicing and payment for organisers and venues.

  3. 03

    Check-in and badge printing systems

    QR and NFC scanning, kiosks, on-site printing and session access control.

  4. 04

    Virtual and hybrid event platforms

    Live stages, breakout rooms, on-demand content, virtual booths and chat.

  5. 05

    Trade show and exhibitor portals

    Exhibitor onboarding, floor plans, booth profiles and lead retrieval apps.

  6. 06

    B2B matchmaking and meeting platforms

    Buyer and seller matching, meeting scheduling and table management.

  7. 07

    Festival and concert apps

    Line-ups, stage times, cashless payments, maps and safety alerts for live entertainment.

  8. 08

    Venue and event operations software

    Space booking, staffing, suppliers and run-of-show planning for venues and organisers.

  9. 09

    Corporate and internal event platforms

    Invite-only registration, travel details and engagement for company events and kick-offs.

KEY FEATURES

Must-have features of a events & conferences platform we build in.

Grouped by who uses them. Every feature below is one we have shipped to production, not a wishlist.

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Attendee app

What attendees use before, during and after the event.

  • Ticket purchase and wallet passes
  • Personal agenda and session reminders
  • Speaker and exhibitor directories
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Networking, chat and meeting booking
  • Live Q&A, polls and session ratings
  • Live stream and on-demand replays
  • Push alerts for schedule changes
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Organiser and on-site tools

For event teams, staff and volunteers.

  • Agenda and speaker management
  • Ticket and capacity configuration
  • QR and NFC check-in scanning
  • On-demand badge printing
  • Session access control
  • Real-time attendance dashboards
  • Broadcast messaging to attendees
  • Staff roles and volunteer shifts
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Sponsor and admin console

Revenue, partners and reporting.

  • Sponsor packages and placements
  • Exhibitor onboarding portal
  • Lead retrieval and export
  • Discount codes and group invoicing
  • Refunds and transfers
  • CRM and marketing sync
  • Post-event engagement reports
  • Consent and data requests
CHALLENGES WE SOLVE

What holds events & conferences teams back.

The problems we most often help events & conferences organisations solve, and design every engagement around.

  1. 01

    Registration friction

    Long forms, confusing ticket types and payment failures reduce sign-ups, and each lost registration is lost revenue and audience for sponsors.

  2. 02

    Entry queues

    Slow check-in and badge printing create poor first impressions and delay opening sessions, especially when thousands arrive at once.

  3. 03

    Constant schedule changes

    Speakers cancel, rooms move and sessions overrun, and attendees need accurate information on their phones immediately.

  4. 04

    Proving sponsor value

    Sponsors and exhibitors expect evidence of leads and engagement, and without data their renewals are at risk.

  5. 05

    Fragmented tools

    Separate systems for ticketing, apps, streaming and CRM create duplicate data entry and gaps in the attendee record.

SELECTED WORK

Products we have shipped. Results we can point to.

Real products designed and engineered by Creuto end to end, with the operational depth events & conferences projects demand.

Smart Venue Booking & Event Management Platform
/01 · Event Booking

Smart Venue Booking & Event Management Platform

A mobile-first platform enabling users to discover, compare, and book venues and vendors for weddings, birthdays, and private events — all from a single app, built and delivered by Creuto end to end.

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Vendors Per Event (Unified)

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App to Plan Everything

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Phone Calls Needed to Book

View Case Study
Smart Restaurant Discovery, Dining & Food Ordering Platform
/02 · Food & Restaurant Tech

Smart Restaurant Discovery, Dining & Food Ordering Platform

A full-stack food and dining platform — consumer mobile app, restaurant management system, DineTune smart dining module, AI recommendation engine, and super admin infrastructure — designed and delivered by Creuto from scratch.

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Distinct User Roles

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Platform Dimensions

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Unified Super App

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Smart Beauty & Wellness Appointment App – MakeMyLook
/03 · Finance / Analytics

Smart Beauty & Wellness Appointment App – MakeMyLook

A full-stack beauty marketplace consumer mobile app, vendor dashboard, and super admin panel designed and delivered by Creuto from scratch.

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Vendors Onboarded

40%

Drop-offs Reduced

16 wk

Time to Market

View Case Study
COMPLIANCE AND SECURITY

Compliance and security, designed in.

The events & conferences standards we build against and the controls behind them. Your compliance team keeps ownership; we make the software easy to certify.

Regulations and standards we build for

  • GDPR and UK GDPR
  • CCPA and US state privacy laws
  • ePrivacy and marketing consent rules
  • PCI DSS through certified payment providers
  • Strong Customer Authentication for EU cards
  • UAE PDPL and Saudi PDPL
  • India DPDP Act 2023

Accessibility and event standards

  • WCAG 2.2 AA apps and virtual platforms
  • Live captions for streamed sessions
  • European Accessibility Act for ticketing
  • Apple Wallet and Google Wallet pass formats
  • iCalendar agenda exports
  • App Store and Google Play policies

Security controls

  • Signed and rotating QR ticket codes
  • Duplicate scan and fraud detection
  • Role-based staff access
  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Rate limiting and bot protection on on-sale
  • Penetration testing before launch

Platform quality

  • On-sale and event-day load testing
  • Offline check-in mode for poor venue Wi-Fi
  • Badge printer compatibility testing
  • Streaming failover
  • Real-time monitoring during events
  • Post-event data retention policies
INTEGRATIONS

Events & Conferences integrations we connect.

The platforms, standards and third-party services a product in this sector usually has to talk to. If yours is not listed, it is almost certainly something we have connected before.

/01Ticketing and event platforms

  • Eventbrite
  • Cvent
  • Ticket Tailor
  • Bizzabo
  • Swapcard
  • Hopin

/02Streaming and virtual

  • Zoom
  • Mux
  • AWS Elemental
  • Agora
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube Live

/03Payments

  • Stripe
  • Razorpay
  • Network International
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • PayPal

/04CRM, messaging and analytics

  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Braze
  • OneSignal
  • Twilio
  • Mixpanel
  • Zebra badge printers
WHY CREUTO

Why choose Creuto as your events & conferences software development company

The reasons clients in this sector give when they recommend us, not the ones we would pick ourselves.

Either we build it exceptional, or we don't.

The standard every events & conferences product leaves our studio with.

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    Built for event day

    We design for the moments that matter: on-sale spikes, door opening and live sessions, with fallbacks for venue Wi-Fi.

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    Reusable across editions

    Configurable platforms let you run the next event or series without starting again.

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    Integration-first

    We connect to the ticketing, CRM and streaming tools you already use instead of forcing a full replacement.

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    Sponsor value in focus

    Lead retrieval and engagement reporting are designed around what sponsors need to renew.

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    Long-term partner

    We support each edition, from setup to live support and post-event analysis.

BENEFITS

Benefits of custom events & conferences software over off-the-shelf tools.

What organisations in this sector gain when the software is built around their workflows rather than the other way around.

  1. 01

    More registrations

    Simple sign-up and checkout convert more interested people into attendees.

  2. 02

    Shorter queues

    Fast check-in and on-demand badges create a better first impression and on-time sessions.

  3. 03

    Higher sponsor renewals

    Clear lead and engagement data shows sponsors the value they received.

  4. 04

    Wider reach

    Hybrid and virtual options extend each event to people who cannot travel.

  5. 05

    Less manual work

    Connected systems remove duplicate data entry and spreadsheet reconciliation.

  6. 06

    Evidence for the next edition

    Attendance and engagement data guide programme, venue and pricing decisions.

HOW WE WORK

Our events & conferences software development process.

Transparent, sprint-based and built around decisions you can see. You know what ships, when, and why at every step.

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  1. 01

    Event and attendee discovery

    We map your event formats, attendee journeys, sponsor commitments, existing tools and the outcomes each edition must deliver.

  2. 02

    Architecture and data plan

    Ticketing, check-in, streaming and CRM architecture, consent approach, payment flows and peak load targets are agreed before design.

  3. 03

    Design and on-site validation

    Attendee and staff flows are prototyped and tested, including check-in at realistic speeds and accessibility for all attendees.

  4. 04

    Agile engineering

    Two-week sprints deliver working apps and organiser tools early, connected to sandbox payments, streaming and CRM.

  5. 05

    Integration, QA and rehearsal

    On-sale load tests, offline check-in drills, badge printer testing, streaming rehearsals and a penetration test before the event.

  6. 06

    Event support and next edition

    On-site or remote support during the event, post-event reporting and a roadmap shaped by data for the next edition.

TECHNOLOGY STACK

Technology stack for events & conferences software development.

Chosen per project for longevity, hiring depth and fit with your existing systems, never by fashion.

/01Mobile

  • Swift
  • SwiftUI
  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack Compose
  • Flutter
  • React Native

/02Web and backend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • Python
  • GraphQL
  • REST
  • Webhooks

/03Real-time and streaming

  • WebSockets
  • WebRTC
  • Zoom SDK
  • Mux
  • Agora
  • Twilio

/04Data

  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Elasticsearch
  • Kafka
  • BigQuery

/05Cloud and DevOps

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • GitHub Actions
  • Datadog

/06AI

  • Claude
  • OpenAI
  • Whisper
  • pgvector
  • Scikit-learn

/07Security and identity

  • OAuth 2.0
  • OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • Auth0
  • Stripe
  • Vault

AI IN EVENTS & CONFERENCES

AI that connects the right people at every event.

We apply AI to improve networking, content and operations, with attendee consent and clear controls over how profile data is used.

Explore our AI engineering
  • Attendee and exhibitor matchmaking
  • Personalised session recommendations
  • Live captions and session transcripts
  • Session summaries and highlights
  • Attendee support assistants
  • Attendance forecasting for capacity planning
TRENDS

Trends shaping events & conferences software right now.

The shifts we design for so a product launched this year is still the right product in three.

  1. 01

    Purposeful hybrid events

    Organisers are moving from full virtual replicas to selective hybrid formats, streaming keynotes and offering on-demand content after the event.

  2. 02

    AI-powered matchmaking

    AI recommends sessions, people and exhibitors based on profiles and behaviour, making networking more productive.

  3. 03

    Mobile wallet tickets

    Apple Wallet and Google Wallet passes and NFC entry are replacing printed and emailed tickets.

  4. 04

    Accessibility expectations

    Live captions, accessible apps and inclusive venue information are becoming standard expectations and, in some markets, legal requirements.

  5. 05

    Sustainability reporting

    Digital tickets, badges and agendas reduce printing, and organisers increasingly report on event environmental impact.

COST AND TIMELINE

How much does events & conferences software development cost?

There is no honest single number. Scope, integrations and compliance drive the budget, so we price against a written scope after discovery. The factors below are what move it.

  1. 01

    Ticketing scope

    Custom ticketing with complex pricing, invoicing and on-sale queues costs more than integrating an existing provider.

  2. 02

    On-site hardware

    Check-in kiosks, badge printers, NFC readers and offline mode add integration and testing.

  3. 03

    Hybrid and virtual features

    Live streaming, breakout rooms and virtual booths add infrastructure and production support.

  4. 04

    Networking and matchmaking

    Matching algorithms, meeting scheduling and messaging add design and backend work.

  5. 05

    Integrations

    Each CRM, marketing, ticketing and streaming integration adds build and testing effort.

  6. 06

    Multi-event reuse

    A configurable platform for many events costs more initially but less per edition.

EngagementTypical scopeTimeline
Validation MVPAttendee app with agenda, speakers and maps, registration through an existing ticketing provider and QR check-in.10 to 14 weeks
Production platformCustom ticketing, attendee app, check-in and badging, networking, sponsor tools and analytics.4 to 7 months
Multi-event or enterpriseConfigurable platform for event series, hybrid streaming, exhibitor portals, CRM integrations and AI matchmaking.8 to 14 months, phased
BUSINESS MODELS

How events & conferences products make money.

Revenue models we have built billing, reporting and growth loops for. Most products combine two or three.

  1. 01

    Ticket sales and booking fees

    Tiered tickets, early bird pricing and booking fees on every sale.

  2. 02

    Sponsorship packages

    Sponsored sessions, app placements, push messages and branded content.

  3. 03

    Exhibitor and lead retrieval fees

    Booth packages and paid lead retrieval licences for exhibitors.

  4. 04

    Virtual and on-demand access

    Paid virtual passes and on-demand content libraries after the event.

  5. 05

    SaaS licensing

    White-label event platforms licensed to other organisers and venues.

HOW WE DELIVER

Services behind our events & conferences work

The engineering disciplines every project in this sector draws on. Each has its own page with process, stack and FAQs.

TESTIMONIALS

Don't take our word for it.

Founders and product leaders on what it is like to build with Creuto.

“What stood out the most about Creuto was their exceptional UI/UX expertise.”

Creuto's work led to a significant increase in engagement, user interaction, and time spent on pages for the client. The team's project management, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback were commendable. Moreover, Creuto's UI/UX expertise and thoughtful designs stood out.

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Rounak Mehra

Co-Founder, Indus AI

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers about events & conferences software projects. If yours is not here, ask us directly.

Ask our events & conferences team

It depends on whether you need custom ticketing or integrate an existing provider, on-site hardware such as kiosks and badge printers, hybrid streaming, networking and matchmaking, the integrations in scope and whether the platform serves one event or a series. A validation MVP is a materially smaller investment than a multi-event platform. After discovery we provide a fixed-scope proposal with a clear breakdown.

A validation MVP with an attendee app and QR check-in typically takes 10 to 14 weeks. A production platform with custom ticketing, badging, networking and sponsor tools usually takes four to seven months. Multi-event or enterprise platforms with hybrid streaming and exhibitor portals are delivered in phases over eight to fourteen months, planned around your event calendar.

Registration and lead retrieval follow GDPR and CCPA consent rules, with clear notices when badges are scanned by exhibitors. Card payments are handled by PCI DSS certified providers such as Stripe, with Strong Customer Authentication for European cards. Apps and virtual sessions are built to WCAG 2.2 AA with live captions.

Yes. We integrate with Eventbrite, Cvent, Ticket Tailor and other ticketing platforms, CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot, streaming through Zoom, Mux or AWS Elemental, and messaging through Braze, OneSignal and Twilio, so attendee data flows into one record.

Event app development focuses on the attendee app: agenda, maps, networking and alerts. Event management software development covers the wider platform: ticketing, registration, check-in and badging, speaker and sponsor management, streaming, CRM integration and analytics. Many organisers start with the app and grow into the full platform.

Yes. We build configurable platforms where each edition or city has its own branding, agenda, tickets and sponsors, while attendee profiles, history and reporting carry over across the series.

Yes. Our check-in apps cache attendee and ticket data on devices, validate signed QR codes offline and sync scans when the connection returns, with duplicate scan protection across devices.

Yes. We build networking with attendee profiles, AI matchmaking, messaging and meeting scheduling, including table and time-slot booking for hosted buyer and partnering programmes.

LET'S BUILD

Planning a events & conferences product? Let's scope it together.

Tell us what you are building. We will help you scope it, design it, and ship it, with a senior team accountable end to end.

  • Reply within one business day
  • NDA on request
  • Senior engineers only
  • Fixed scope, no surprises