The global events industry generates $1.1 trillion annually. Post-pandemic, hybrid events are the new normal, and AI is transforming everything from attendee matching to event planning and ticket pricing.
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AI-powered event planning assistant that handles venue, vendor, and logistics coordination
Dynamic ticket pricing with demand prediction and anti-scalping measures
AI-match attendees based on interests and goals for meaningful connections
Interactive virtual and hybrid event platform with networking rooms and expo halls
Connect event organizers with sponsors and track sponsorship ROI
All-in-one wedding planning with vendor booking, budgeting, and timeline management
Tools for organizing recurring community meetups with RSVP and venue management
Fast, contactless check-in with badge printing and attendance analytics
Manage speaker submissions, scheduling, and contracts for conferences
Comprehensive event ROI analytics for organizers and sponsors
Here's why events is one of the best industries for startup founders in 2026:
Events are back bigger than ever, and the tech stack needs to be rebuilt for hybrid formats
AI enables personalized event experiences — matching attendees, recommending sessions, and optimizing schedules
Event data is incredibly valuable for sponsors and organizers but currently poorly captured
Foundry's AI analyzes the events market, debates your idea, and creates your business plan — all for free.
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Having an idea is step one. Validating it before investing time and money is what separates successful founders from the rest. Here's how Foundry helps:
Answer 5 quick questions about your interests and skills. Our AI analyzes the events market to find niches with high demand and low competition.
Two AI agents debate your idea: the Seeker finds opportunities, the Destroyer finds flaws. You get an honest, data-backed assessment that friends and family can't provide.
Once validated, Foundry generates a complete business plan with financial projections, plus your brand identity (name, colors, fonts, domain availability).
Registration and ticketing, attendee networking/matching, speaker and agenda management, sponsor ROI tracking, and post-event analytics. Most event organizers use 5-10 disconnected tools.
Per-event licensing, per-attendee fees ($1-5/attendee), annual subscriptions for organizers ($100-1000/mo), and ticketing commissions (2-5% of ticket price).
Conference season peaks in spring and fall, but the market is year-round: corporate events, weddings, sports, concerts, and community meetups happen every month. B2B events are the most lucrative segment.