An event management application is a web, mobile, or desktop application that enables users to organize and manage events. Event management apps typically allow users to create events with custom names, attendee lists, descriptions, and dates. They may also include features for managing venue details (e.g., selecting a venue), event budgets (e.g., setting ticket prices), event schedules (e.g., adding speakers), and ticket sales (e.g., accepting online payments).

Event management apps are a lot like other project management apps, such as task app, shared notebook app, and team messaging app. Salesforce is the most popular example of event management apps.

• Promoters can create events and attendees can purchase tickets to them. Events need to be sent to an admin panel for review vs. anyone can post anything. Add a max number of tickets that the event can hold/can be sold.

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• An app that can handle the judging /scoring of contestants. Contestants create profile and sign up for event. Judges put in scores at event. Results are tabulated so they can be read.

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• An Events app with gamification. Android, IOS, Web. Extremely basic login Google or social media was recommended. 3 users, Client, Business, Admin. User can register clients for those who are unable to attend events. Adds items to points stores and sets values, sold items are hand delivered. Creates/removes various calendars to be used by businesses. Can add clients to various calendars for those with disabilities.

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An event management app can be used to manage all aspects of an event, from creating an attendee list to handling on-site registration. By automating the processes typically handled by event organizers or staff, it's possible for event managers to save time and money. In order to grow their user base, event apps should offer a free trial period that includes some free features in exchange for the attendee's email address. Event apps should also incorporate a calendar feature that allows users to create events without using a separate calendar application. It's also important for event apps to provide a variety of templates and tools that make it easy for users with little or no experience to create effective events.

An event management app faces risks related to user safety, the management of personal information and payment transactions, and legal and logistical challenges related to managing a large-scale event. It is important to have strong authentication mechanisms for ensuring that users are who they say they are. You will want to implement fraud prevention mechanisms for accepting payments from users and may need to obtain a license from local authorities.

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