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As a flourishing industry, events management has quickly become fast-paced and competitive. To stay on top of their game, event managers must be timely, innovative, and stay updated with trends and technology. One of the best ways to do this is to use the right tools and software to coordinate between different teams, stay updated on the progress of the project, plan events, and manage their time.
What are some of the specialist software used by event managers?
When it comes to software, the tools you use, of course, depend on the kind of event you are setting up and varies based on your needs. The following are some of the best event management software out there for event planners to use.
1. Cvent
Cvent ensures that the platform can cater to every type of event – be it virtual, in-person, or hybrid. Promising a clean user interface, Cvent is easy to use and delivers on everything it promises. Consumers can use this software for online event registration, venue selection, attendee engagement, and even event marketing to maximize impact.
2. Social Tables
Social Tables is a event planning software that helps users with event diagramming, seating, and more. It helps you visualise what the seating at your venue will look like and offers tools that can help with check-in and ensure the entire team is on the same page when it comes to serving guests. It also provides data on how you’ve used the software and other information like which is your most used seating style, equipment, etc.
Develop skills to design, plan, produce and manage successful events or extend your career into event management with Falmouth Flexible's MA in Creative Events Management:
3. Fonteva
Native to Salesforce, Fonteva helps manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. It offers a number of features such as attendee management, conferences and events (which can also be linked to Zoom and GoToWebinar), agenda builder, report and dashboards, and event lifecycle management, among others. Fonteva also lets you create event microsites for your events to improve interest from guests.
4. Hubb
Yet another event management platform that helps you manage in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, Hubb is great for managing conferences. With Speaker and Sponsor and Exhibitor Portals, Staff scheduling, Event Reporting, Event Marketing, and even a mobile app, this event platform helps you create an immersive experience from scratch.
How can I make a mark for myself in the event management industry?
To succeed in this field, you must have adequate experience, good knowledge, and most importantly, an understanding of theories and principles that drive the industry.
Falmouth University offers a flexible online MA in Creative Events Management that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. This two-years masters’ degree offers you knowledge about everything events management. Students are taught by experts in the field and learn about the different challenges and trends in this burgeoning industry.
You will not just learn about designing, planning, managing, and evaluating events; they will also gain certification as A Greener Festival Stage 1 Assessor and Disability Equality Training for Live Events.
You will learn through the following modules, followed by a final project:
- Principles of Event Management & Research
- Creative Practice in Event Design
- Digital Futures for Events and Events Marketing
- Sustainable Practice
Those who complete this course can go on to pick from an array of roles such as Charity Fundraiser Administrator, Corporate Event Manager, Event Manager/Planner/Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Wedding Coordinator/Planner, among others.
When it comes to event management, there is no limit to the number of hats you don and the number of roles you play. Your career will revolve around your choices and comfort, and this course ensures that you have enough information to make the best possible choices.
If you are interested in a career around event management, discover more about Falmouth Flexible's MA in Creative Events Management or get in touch with a Course Advisor:
