7 Things a Modern Event App Must Have

7 Things a Modern Event App Must Have

In 2026, an event app serves more than as a tool for your event; it is the brainbox of your entire event operations. As such, it must offer more than listing sessions and speakers. Every stakeholder in your event wants value: attendees want a robust, personalised experience; exhibitors and sponsors want increased ROI; and organisers want creative control. Here are 7 features your event app must have to remain valuable;

Post-event continuity:

• A modern event app should not lose effectiveness after the event ends. Instead, it should transition into a year-round community hub that keeps attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors engaged. This includes on-demand session content, updated resource libraries, discussion groups, and follow-up surveys. Such an intelligent ecosystem offers event app owners an opportunity to build a cult-like following for their apps, thereby maintaining their market edge and increasing revenue. 

Data transparency:

• Since event apps collect large amounts of personal data, they should handle it ethically. Most attendees are becoming increasingly aware of data rights and regulations and are ready to cancel any app suspected of violating them. A modern event app must clearly show what data is being tracked and how attendees’ data is used, and comply with data laws such as GDPR. Trust is now a competitive advantage, and an event app that nurtures it will outshine others. 

Adaptive personalisation:

• A modern event app needs to adapt intelligently to user behaviour. For instance, if an attendee bookmarks a session or visits an exhibitor’s booth, the app should take that cue to recommend sessions, booths, and content the attendee should check out. This reduces decision fatigue and provides a curated experience for users. 

Built-in revenue infrastructure:

• Modern event apps need to be forward-thinking in their monetisation strategies. Focusing only on ticketing and banner ads to make money is a missed opportunity. Instead, the app should integrate revenue opportunities into the user journey, such as sponsored community sessions and paid access to exclusive sessions. This makes the user feel less targeted while organisers earn income from multiple sources.

Real-time control:

• Organisers want real-time control over every aspect of their event. They want to see who’s engaging, who has an issue accessing a session, the content being edited, potential issues that could become bottlenecks, etc. They want an event app that also serves as a command centre, so they can nip a crisis in the bud before it disrupts the attendee experience. 

Intelligent content hub:

• Attendees don't just want a static list of the event's sessions and speaker slides. They want a living content platform that can organise session recordings, downloadable resources, summaries and recommended reading lists into a curated experience. They want to revisit the event content and gain new knowledge and skills. Besides enhancing the event's value, it also strengthens the event app's position as a thought leader. 

Incentives:

• Nothing beats a built-in reward system that incentivises meaningful engagement. Attendees can earn points, digital badges or rewards for completing specific activities such as participating in live QA’s, attending sessions, engaging in communities, checking out sponsor booths, etc. Incentives serve a dual purpose: they encourage users to explore more of the event app and offer a way to have fun.

‍Conclusion

More than ever, modern events require smart technology for operational excellence, and only the right event app can meet this demand. This is where the Eventify app comes in. It simplifies the entire operational process so that both the organisers and attendees can focus on enjoying the event. If you want to deliver more interactive and impactful events in 2026, Eventify is your best bet. Check out this free demo to see how the platform works.