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The 10 Must-Have Tools for Your 2026 Event Tech Stack

A streamlined tech stack will help you through the planning process, elevate your attendee engagement, improve your data-driven decisions, and enhance your event performance. Let's take a look at the must-have tools.

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Why You Need Tech Tools for Your Event Stack 🔨 

A few years ago, “event tech” meant one registration link, a spreadsheet, and a lot of crossed fingers. Today, it’s a full stack of tools working behind the scenes to keep everything moving, from the first invite to the final follow-up.

What I’m seeing more and more is that great events aren’t defined by one clever feature. They’re built on systems that talk to each other. Tools that reduce friction. Platforms that take pressure off organisers and make the experience smoother for everyone in the room.

The difference between a stressful event and a seamless one often comes down to this: Did your tools support you, or slow you down?

In this edition, we’re breaking down the must-haves in a modern event stack. Not because more tech is better, but because the right tech changes how you plan, how your team works, and how your attendees experience everything you’ve built.

It’s about choosing tools that earn their place.

Let’s dive in.

- Mike (CEO & Founder)

Read time: 5 minutes

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10 Must-Have Tools in Your Event Stack

In this ever-evolving world, every detail matters, and the tools you choose can be the make-or-break factor in creating a truly exceptional event. Here are our top picks for your event stack.

1. AI-Powered Content

AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can provide smarter and faster support for event organisers.

Think 24/7 attendee assistances, enhanced personalised experiences, facilitating networking opportunities, and more!

2. WhatsApp Chatbots

These chatbots can provide real-time, automated communication directly through a familiar platform.

This can make communication more accessible and efficient, ensuring a seamless experience before your event even starts.

3. Streaming

Streaming platforms are essential for hybrid events, ensuring smooth broadcasts and panel discussions for attendees who can’t attend in-person.

4. Gamification

By turning your event into a fun, competitive journey, gamification can help increase engagement and encourage networking in a more natural and enjoyable way.

5. AI Matchmaking

These tools can enhance event personalisation by using attendee data to connect people with relevant interests.

They automatically suggest meaningful networking opportunities to attendees, helping them connect with their peers more easily.

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If you missed out on any of our eBooks last year, you don’t have to worry! You can still download them for free from our website or by clicking any of the links below.

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