Blogs

Cvent Attendee Hub: An Intelligent Event Companion for Every Format

By Kerry Plowman posted 4 days ago
Event apps have come a long way from simple digital agendas. Today’s attendees expect an intelligent, always-on companion that helps them decide what to do next, who to meet, and how to get the most out of every minute on site and online. That’s exactly where Cvent Attendee Hub comes in. In this blog, we’ll walk through what Attendee Hub is, who it’s for, how it works with CventIQ™, and how it stacks up against other popular event apps. What’s the difference between the Attendee Website and the Event App? Think of Attendee Hub as the umbrella. Under that umbrella, you have two primary attendee experiences: Attendee Hub Web ...

Make Your Registration Site Move: Motion, Animation, and a Glow Up for Site Designer

By Brittany Fisher posted 10 days ago
Your registration site shouldn’t look like it’s stuck in 2010. If it’s doing all the work of convincing people to attend, it deserves a little star treatment too—and that’s exactly what these two updates are about: New Motion & Animation controls to bring key content to life A refreshed Site Designer canvas that makes building pages feel smoother, faster, and way more visual Both updates will start rolling out later this month across your event website and registration form designers. 1. Motion & Animation: Let Your ...

Small Events, Big Upgrade: What’s New in Cvent Essentials

By Zach Napolitano posted 12 days ago
Compare your event calendar today to the one you ran five years ago— it’s almost unrecognizable. We’ve raced through emergency pivots to virtual, experiments with hybrid, and now a shift toward experiences that feel personal and intentional. Your big conferences and flagships are still the anchors. But around them, there’s a fast‑growing layer of smaller, single‑track moments: Field events and roadshows Curated dinners Invite‑only sessions VIP experiences and roundtables These intimate formats are where people get access, connection, ...

5 New Budget Management Features to Sharpen Your Spend Strategy

By Sohil Adyanthaya posted 17 days ago
If you're using Cvent's Budget Management tool, your spend tracking is no longer just a static spreadsheet - it’s a live control center for every rupee or dollar you spend. Recent enhancements in New Budget and related reporting make it easier than ever to keep costs accurate , visible, and under control, while reducing the manual work that slows teams down. Below are five new budget features you can start using today to tighten oversight, save time, and drive smarter spend decisions. 1. Multiple card integrations in a single budget For organizations using virtual cards, Cvent Budget now supports multiple ...

Why Event Apps Are Becoming AI Assistants for Attendees

By Kerry Plowman posted 19 days ago
Do your attendees walk into your big event and think, “Where should I go next?” or “Who here is actually worth meeting?” — you’re not alone. Attendees are juggling packed agendas, competing sessions, and endless networking opportunities. Planners are doing their best to design great experiences, but there’s only so much they can manually personalize at scale. That’s why event apps are quietly transforming into AI assistants . With intelligence layers like CventIQ™ embedded across platforms such as Cvent Attendee Hub, event apps are moving beyond static agendas and maps. They’re starting to think alongside each attendee — recommending sessions, ...

The Event-Led Growth Mindset

By Camille Arnold posted 25 days ago
Are you feeling the pressure to do more, prove more, and deliver more? You’re not alone! That’s where Event-Led Growth (ELG) comes in — a modern approach that turns events into a true growth engine, not just a one-off tactic. ELG is a unified go-to-market strategy that brings Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success together to transform every event into a strategic touchpoint across the entire customer journey. When done right, ELG helps you beat digital fatigue, align your teams, and drive measurable impact on revenue and pipeline. Shifting from “events” to an event-led mindset Making ...

The Ultimate Guide to Repurposing Event Videos with Events+

By Kerry Plowman posted 29 days ago
Every event you run creates high‑value video content—keynotes, webinars, customer panels, and trainings. But after the event, most of that content gets lost in shared drives, buried on one‑off microsites, or thrown on YouTube, where you have little control. Events+ is designed to fix that. It’s a centralized, branded hub where you can promote and share past event content and future events all in one place , so audiences can binge your best videos and easily register for what’s coming next. This guide focuses on the real problems Events+ solves—and how you can use it to turn event videos into ongoing engagement and pipeline. The Problems ...

6 New CventIQ™ Features You Can Put to Work Right Now

By Brittany Fisher posted 02-10-2026
The events and hospitality industry is evolving at lightning speed, and staying ahead means embracing tools that make your work not just easier, but smarter. That’s where Cvent IQ ™ comes in - a suite of intelligence capabilities deeply embedded across the Cvent platform, designed to help you move faster, collaborate better, and deliver more engaging, high-return experiences. What Makes CventIQ Different? Cvent IQ isn’t just another AI add-on. It’s built on more than three decades of Cvent’s industry expertise, combining proprietary insights, a smart platform, and intelligent infrastructure with advanced AI. This unique blend means every recommendation, ...

Cvent OnArrival: Elevating Your Onsite Event Experience in 2026

By Jason Askew posted 01-30-2026
Cvent OnArrival continues to set the standard for onsite check-in, badging, and attendee management , helping event teams deliver seamless, professional, and data-driven experiences across every event size and type. Whether you’re running a high-profile conference, a field marketing roadshow, or an internal meeting, OnArrival’s latest enhancements are designed to enable faster, more consistent, and more flexible onsite execution within the broader Cvent platform. What’s New and What’s Better 1. Enhanced Badge Designer and PDF Printing The OnArrival Badge Designer now supports printing PDF badge sheets , making it easier to create, customize, ...

Cvent Excellence Awards 2026: Celebrating Innovation, Intelligence, and Impact

By Brittany Estes posted 01-22-2026
The Cvent Excellence Awards at Cvent CONNECT are the industry’s premier celebration of innovation, impact, and collaboration in meetings, events, and hospitality. Now in its 14th year, the program continues to evolve, offering new categories, exclusive experiences, and even more opportunities for customers to shine on a global stage. What’s New and Noteworthy This year’s awards are introducing exciting new categories, including: Digital Events Visionary Award , which celebrates teams who scale virtual program success using Cvent Webinar and/or Attendee Hub to plan smarter, produce high‑quality broadcasts, personalize at scale, and prove digital ...

How Attendee Hub is Retiring Traditional Note Taking

By Kerry Plowman posted 01-16-2026
If you’ve ever left a conference with a notebook full of half-finished sentences, blurry screen photos, and a nagging feeling that you missed the best quote of the day, you’re not alone. Traditional note-taking simply wasn’t built for the pace and density of modern events. With Cvent Attendee Hub’s new Session Snapshots, that experience is about to change. Instead of trying to type, scribble, and listen all at once, your attendees can capture the right moments with a single tap—freeing them to stay fully engaged in the room. What Are Session Snapshots? Session Snapshots are Attendee Hub’s latest tool for effortless session note-taking and content ...

A Record-Breaking Year in Cvent Community — Thank You!

By Megan Clark posted 12-17-2025
What a year! From inspiring stories to smart product tips, from lively discussions to packed meetups, this community showed up, shared generously, and made a real impact. To every member who asked a question, gave an answer, submitted an idea, or simply cheered others on: thank you. You made 2025 unforgettable. By the numbers: your impact at a glance 13,790 new members joined our global community — welcome, all! Over 570 unique contributors kept conversations vibrant with answers, insights, and support. Over 800 new discussion threads sparked fresh thinking, with over 1,200 replies that turned ideas into action. 258 New Product Ideas ...

ICYMI November 2025 Wrap Up - Event Website Design Learning Center

By Daniel Marotta posted 12-16-2025
Welcome to the November 2025 edition of In Case You Missed It, our monthly retrospective look at all the amazing happenings in Cvent Community brought to you by the Cvent Community Team . We cover discussion highlights, event trends, new product features and enhancements, the incredible members who made them possible, and updates from the peeps here at Cvent. Here's everything you missed for November 2025 . Popular Discussions w/Best Answers How to Hide Session from Agenda asked by @Manuela Pelaez | CRM Specialist | Yale University - Best Answer provided by Julia Plymack How to Modify Registration ...

ICYMI Insights from our Q4 Association and Non-Profit Networking Meetup

By Emily Noack posted 11-13-2025
Our most recent Community Conversation with the Association & Non-Profit User Group was filled with practical insights, peer-driven discussion, and updates on the evolving Cvent platform. If you couldn’t join us live or want a quick refresher, here’s a recap of the highlights and themes that emerged from our conversation. Integration Spotlight: Building a Connected Tech Stack Associations and nonprofits depend on a variety of tools—CRMs, marketing platforms, virtual event solutions, and more. Integrating these with Cvent is essential for unified data, streamlined operations, and actionable insights. Popular Integrations: We covered out-of-the-box ...

New on the Cvent | Jifflenow Learning Center

By Mike Joy posted 10-27-2025
We’ve added a set of role-based guides and integration resources to help every stakeholder learn exactly what they need to make sure your meeting scheduling and onsite workflows run smoothly at your next event. These resources zero in on the tasks you do most and the integrations you rely on day-to-day. Role-based user guides Meeting Manager Guide — A practical, step-by-step manual for super users to request and approve meetings, manage calendars and rooms, run reports, and add users and locations. It’s perfect for those owning end-to-end meeting operations at an event. User Guide — A concise ...

The State of Events Right Now: Resilient, Resourceful, and Powered by AI

By Maggie Lancashire posted 10-21-2025
Planners are navigating headwinds—but they’re still betting big on the power of live experiences, with technology (especially AI ) accelerating how teams plan, pivot, and perform. The signal is clear: even in a choppy market, the programs that move fast, stay flexible, and centralize their data are the ones out‑executing the rest. What planners are seeing in mid‑2025 Confidence is mixed. 80% of planners have experienced contract delays tied to political, economic, or social shifts; at the same time, fewer now feel less optimistic than two months ago (37% vs. 48% in May). Events = value. 80% say ...

Supercharge Your Event Skills

By Nari Courtney posted 10-16-2025
Cvent Regional Training W orkshops , offering classroom-style learning, practical builds, and take-home blueprints , are coming to a city near you. Use code UPSKILL100 at checkout to register for free. Why attend Hands-on training with real-world scenarios you can apply immediately . Single- or multi-day options to fit your schedule. Tailored tracks for new users , refresher seekers , and rising power users . Cvent IQ -powered guidance to build faster and make smarter decisions. What you’ll walk away with ...

ICYMI September 2025 Wrap Up - New and Redesigned Community Badges

By Daniel Marotta posted 10-07-2025
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of In Case You Missed It, our monthly retrospective look at all the amazing happenings in Cvent Community brought to you by the Cvent Community Team . We cover discussion highlights, event trends, new product features and enhancements, the incredible members who made them possible, and updates from the peeps here at Cvent. Here's everything you missed for September 2025 . Popular Discussions w/Best Answers How to fix line breaks appearing in emailers? asked by @Investec Group Events | Investec Bank How do I make my registration site public? asked by @David ...

5 Ways CventIQ™ Is Transforming Event Planning: Real-World Use Cases

By Brittany Fisher posted 10-02-2025
Event planning is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means utilizing tools that not only make your work easier but also smarter. Cvent IQ™ is a suite of intelligence capabilities embedded throughout the Cvent platform, designed to help event planners, marketers, and hospitality professionals work more efficiently, make smarter decisions, and deliver more engaging, high-return experiences. It’s not just an AI tool—Cvent IQ combines powerful artificial intelligence with Cvent’s deep industry expertise, proprietary insights and analytics, a smart platform, and intelligent infrastructure. But what does this mean for event professionals, marketers, and hoteliers? ...

How Cvent Attendee Hub Empowers You to Deliver Personal, Effortless, and Unforgettable Events

By Kerry Plowman posted 09-29-2025
If you’re looking to elevate your event experience for every attendee, Cvent Attendee Hub—now powered by Cvent IQ ™—is designed to help you do just that. With a suite of AI-driven features, Attendee Hub enables you to create more personalized, engaging, and seamless journeys for your participants, while making your job as an organizer easier and more impactful. Deliver Relevant Content with AI-Powered Session Recommendations Choosing the right sessions can be challenging for attendees, especially with a packed agenda. Cvent IQ ’s session recommendation engine fast-tracks the agenda-building process. By analyzing attendee profiles, job titles, and interests, ...