Cvent unveiled a new line of self-service Event-in-a-Box (EIB) packages at its recent user conference, Cvent Connect, which ran June 10-13, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas.

The expanded options allow event professionals to more easily manage onsite check-in and badging for events with up to 750 attendees.

Cvent reports that the new options meet the need of organizations that are growing their smaller in-person event programs – hosting VIP receptions, educational seminars, roadshows, recruiting events, etc. – to more frequently engage with their customers, prospects and employees in personalized and cost-effective ways.

The new EIB packages are purpose built for smaller events, offering right-sized equipment and support designed to make the in-person check-in experience more efficient and effective, while still delivering a polished, professional attendee experience.

Cvent now offers four EIB tiers:

• EIB Lite (up to 150 attendees)
• EIB Standard (up to 250 attendees)
• EIB Large (up to 500 attendees)
• EIB XL (up to 750 attendees)

Each package includes all the event technology needed for check-in and badging, including iPads; Bluetooth, wired or WiFi enabled printers; and routers. Customers can choose to expand their EIB package with a range of white-glove Cvent support options.

“We’re seeing rapid growth in the smaller in-person event segment, but organizations don’t want smaller to mean less professional or polished,” said McNeel Keenan, vice-president of Product Management, Cvent. “Our customers have asked for an easy-to-use all-in-one ‘kit’ to support their small-to-medium-sized events, and we’re excited to deliver on that request. Our enhanced EIB packages are designed to put event professionals in the driver’s seat, providing them with the tools and support they need to execute a flawless event, without the complexity that is traditionally associated with large-scale events.”

Cvent is a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 4,800+ employees and ~22,000 customers worldwide as of December 31, 2023. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform. It is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C., and has additional offices around the world to support its growing global customer base.