Smart Event Discovery & Personalization Engine

1 — Smart Event Discovery & Personalization Engine

What it is: a recommender layer that personalizes homepage/event listings for each visitor (based on behavior, source, location, past bookings).
Why it helps: increases conversions, keeps visitors engaged, surfaces right events to right audience.

Key features

• User segmentation (corporate, wedding, private, nonprofit).

• “Recommended for you” and dynamic event cards.

• UTM/source-based landing personalization (ad click → tailored copy).

• Email + onsite follow-up recommendations.

Suggested tech / integrations

• Backend rules + ML: simple rules engine → optional lightweight recommender (Python + Flask or Node).

• Use analytics + CDP: GA4 + Segment or Plausible + HubSpot/ActiveCampaign.

• CMS-friendly snippets (WordPress/Netlify/Headless CMS).

KPIs

• CTR on recommended cards, time on page, conversion rate uplift, returning visitor rate.

Immediate next step

• Add UTM-aware landing copy and one “recommended” widget powered by simple rules (e.g., show corporate events to users from LinkedIn ads).

AI Event Assistant & Conversational Booking Chatbot

What it is: an AI assistant on the site and in WhatsApp/FB Messenger to answer FAQ, propose packages, and create draft proposals that can be converted into leads.

Why it helps: reduces response time, captures more leads outside business hours, automates qualification.

Key features

• Natural language Q&A about packages, pricing ranges, dates availability.

• Quick “build your event” flow that generates a downloadable one-page proposal.

• Live agent escalation + lead tagging into CRM.

• Multilingual support for international clients.

Suggested tech / integrations

• LLM-powered bot (OpenAI + retrieval plugins for your FAQ and package docs).

• Chat UI: Botpress, Intercom, or a custom React widget.

• CRM: HubSpot / Pipedrive / Salesforce.

KPIs

• Lead capture rate from chat, qualification rate, time-to-contact, chat-to-booking conversion.

Immediate next step

• Publish a short FAQ doc and roll out a smart FAQ chatbot (rule-based) to capture leads; iterate later with LLM retrieval.

Interactive AI-Powered Event Command Center (For Tech-Savvy Events)

What it is:
A centralized digital dashboard where attendees, sponsors, speakers, and organizers can interact in real time using AI, IoT, and data-driven insights — transforming an event into a smart, connected experience.

Why it helps

•  Veritas Events is a premium, innovative partner for high-tech conferences, summits, and corporate launches.

• Enhances attendee engagement and brand recall.

• Generates deep analytics for future event optimization.

Key Features

For Attendees

• Smart Agenda Builder: AI curates personalized schedules based on user interests, ticket type, and past behavior.

• Live Interactive Polls & Q&A: Real-time audience engagement using phones or AR kiosks.

• Networking Matchmaking: AI matches attendees with relevant peers, sponsors, or speakers.

• Gamified Experience: Leaderboards, AR treasure hunts, and participation-based rewards.

For Organizers

• Real-time Heatmaps: IoT + WiFi data shows live crowd density at booths and sessions.

• AI-Driven Analytics: Predicts session popularity, sponsor ROI, and churn risks.

• Centralized Communication: Push notifications, schedule changes, and safety alerts.

For Sponsors

• Lead Capture Dashboard: Instant scanning of badges or QR codes.

• Engagement Reports: Heatmaps, dwell times, and conversion data to prove ROI.

Real-time Hybrid Events Platform (Ticketing + Live + On-demand)

What it is: integrated ticketing, low-latency livestream, paywall, and automated on-demand recordings for attendees and sponsors.

Why it helps: opens new revenue streams (virtual tickets), supports hybrid audiences, and creates sponsor inventory.

Key features

• Secure ticketing + QR/QR-less e-tickets.

• Embedded low-latency livestream (WebRTC/HLS fallback).

• Pay-per-view and subscription access controls.

• Auto-recording and VOD library for post-event sales.

• Sponsor-branded pre-roll and analytics for sponsors.

Suggested tech / integrations

• Video: WebRTC for real-time; HLS for scale (Mux, Agora, Daily, or Wowza).

• Ticketing: custom integration or Stripe + Eventbrite/Attendify API.

• DRM/paywall via Stripe + JWT access tokens.

KPIs

• Virtual ticket sales, live attendance, watch-time, VOD purchases, sponsor impressions.

Immediate next step

• Start by embedding a test livestream (record it) and collect emails in exchange for access to the recording.

Immersive Venue Tours (AR/360° + Virtual Staging)

What it is: interactive 360° tours and AR “stage/POD” visualizer so clients can place layouts, seating, and decor in real space.

Why it helps: improves client confidence, reduces in-person visits, shortens sales cycle.

Key features

• 360° panoramic tours for venues.

• AR “place a stage/table” tool on mobile.

• Multiple layout presets (cocktail, banquet, classroom).

• Save annotated floorplans & shareable proposals.

Suggested tech / integrations

• 360 tours: Matterport or custom WebGL panorama (three.js).

• AR: WebAR via 8th Wall or native ARKit/ARCore quick demos.

• Floorplan editor: lightweight JS editor (Konva/Canvas).

KPIs

• Tour engagement rate, AR interactions, proposal requests after tours, onsite visit reduction.

Immediate next step

• Create one 360˚ tour (phone-based capture is enough) and embed it into the venue page with a clear CTA to request a quote.

Contactless Check-in + Smart Badge System (Mobile + QR)

What it is: onsite digital check-in using QR codes, live attendee dashboards, badge printing or mobile passes and session tracking.

Why it helps: reduces queues, increases sponsor exposure, collects attendance metadata for follow-up.

Key features

• Pre-event check-in email with unique QR/m-ticket.

• Self-serve kiosks and staff app for scanning.

• Session check-in tracking and push messages.

• Sponsor lead capture and lead-scanning capabilities.

Suggested tech / integrations

• QR ticket generation via your ticketing backend + mobile pass (Apple Wallet/Google Pay integration optional).

• Staff scanning app: Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline capability.

• Data → CRM for automated follow-up sequences.

KPIs

• Check-in time per attendee, session attendance rates, leads captured for sponsors.

Immediate next step

• Add QR codes to e-tickets and test a PWA scanner on a staff phone at a dry run.