eventPower

What eventPower does

eventPower is a Tampa, Florida-based B2B SaaS and event production company founded in 1996 (originally as Technology Forums, rebranded in 2019) that provides an integrated conference management platform alongside professional event services. The product suite consolidates the full event lifecycle—virtual and hybrid delivery, speaker management, online and onsite registration, matchmaking, exhibit and sponsorship sales, paper submission and review, session tracking, lead retrieval, and a mobile app—into a single client-facing system accessed via a public API and a self-service portal at tools.eventpower.com. Its primary customer segments are U.S. federal and defense organizations (including AFCEA, ARPA-E, and SelectUSA), professional associations (LOA, AALS, NCSHA, ACNM, FAME), and education-sector event organizers (Ohio State University, National Cyber Summit).

The technology stack integrates with more than 40 third-party systems across membership platforms (Aptify, MemberSuite, WildApricot, netForum, Personify, YourMembership, GlueUp, IMIS), housing (Passkey, Resiada), video conferencing (Zoom, Vimeo), CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot), and payments (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net, BluePay). Infrastructure runs on Linode with AWS backup. eventPower holds an unusual combination of certifications for an event software provider: CMMC Level 2 (the first conference software provider certified, authorizing CUI/FCI handling for the U.S. Department of War), SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, GDPR, CCPA/CalOPPA, and FedRAMP-aligned NIST 800-171 controls.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) subscription SaaS licensing for the integrated software suite sold via multi-year contracts on a quote-based pricing model, (2) professional services delivered by certified meeting professionals for onsite speaker management and event planning, and (3) transaction-based exhibit and sponsorship sales for client events, where booth and sponsorship tiers are publicly listed (e.g., ACNM 2026 standard 10x10 at $3,500, FAME 2026 Platinum at $6,500). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales through named account managers (Diane Dodson, Jessica Murray, Erin Ong) targeting government and association buyers. The company is privately held, founder-controlled by Frank Powell, operates as a remote workforce of 51–100 employees, and has no disclosed outside funding.

Name

eventPower

Legal name

Direct Marketing Productions, dba eventPower and eventPower, LLC.

Website

https://eventpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

eventPower is a Tampa-based B2B SaaS company founded in 1996 that provides integrated conference management software and event production services to U.S. federal/defense agencies, professional associations, and educational institutions, distinguished by CMMC Level 2 compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Software

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Event Program Technology (Registration, Apps, Badging) (THACAFAB), Virtual, Hybrid & Livestream Event Coordination (HSACAAAO), Event Marketing & Audience Development Services (MPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Conference management software
• Event registration platform
• Virtual event technology
• Exhibit sponsorship sales
• Lead retrieval system

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Management Software Licensing: SaaS platform licensing for event management tools including registration, speaker management, exhibit/sponsorship sales, lead retrieval, and mobile apps. B2B software provider serving conference planners and event producers.
2. Event Production & Planning Services: Professional services including onsite speaker management, event planning support, and conference management. The company employs skilled certified meeting professionals who work alongside client organizations.
3. Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales Management: Revenue generated from managing exhibitor and sponsor booth sales, lead retrieval device rentals, and exhibitor outreach services for client events. Pricing varies by event type and booth size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

eventPower provides a SaaS platform of integrated conference and event management tools including virtual/hybrid event delivery, speaker management, online and onsite registration, matchmaking, exhibit and sponsorship sales, paper submission and review, session tracking, lead retrieval, and a conference mobile app. The company also offers professional event production and planning services delivered by certified meeting professionals, serving government, defense, professional association, and corporate event clients.

Product overview

eventPower is a conference planning and event technology company that offers a unified platform with multiple integrated software modules. The core product portfolio includes Virtual & Hybrid Events for hosting online events with video conferencing integration, Speaker Management for centralized speaker portals and agenda control, Online & Onsite Registration for attendee sign-ups, Matchmaking for networking facilitation, Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales for self-service booth contracting, Paper Submission & Review for CFP workflows, Session Tracking for attendance management, Lead Retrieval with badge scanning and CRM export, and Conference Mobile App for attendee engagement. The platform is designed for meeting professionals and serves government and defense organizations, with products built to meet security compliance requirements including CMMC Level 2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virtual & Hybrid Events Software tools for hosting virtual and hybrid events, including video conferencing integration with platforms such as Zoom and Vimeo, and gamification features with live leaderboards.
• Speaker Management Centralized portal for speaker profiles, headshots, presentation uploads, integrated Call for Proposals (CFP), submission review workflow, and agenda conflict detection for conference organizers.
• Online & Onsite Registration Registration software for managing attendee sign-ups, onsite check-in, and attendee data for conferences and events.
• Matchmaking Software tool that facilitates attendee-to-attendee and attendee-to-exhibitor connections and networking opportunities within event environments.
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales Self-service contracting platform that enables exhibitors and sponsors to select, contract, and manage booth space and sponsorship levels.
• Paper Submission & Review Tool that manages call for presenters (CFP) submissions and review processes for academic and professional conferences.
• Session Tracking Software for tracking attendee participation in sessions and managing session schedules, including room assignments and attendance metrics.
• Lead Retrieval Badge scanning technology with smartphone/device compatibility, custom qualifier questions, photo capture, voice memos, real-time data access, and CRM integration capabilities for capturing attendee leads.
• Conference Mobile App Mobile application for event attendees to access schedules, connect with other participants, and receive event notifications.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration39 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LinodecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider used for servers and primary data storage. Part of eventPower's cloud infrastructure environment.
• CloudinarycoreTechnology or IntegrationImage hosting and content delivery network used for event media assets and website optimization.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS used for backup storage services in eventPower's infrastructure stack.
• Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net, BluePaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiple payment processors for credit card processing, ACH, and e-check payments through eventPower's checkout systems.
• Zoom, BlackboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo conferencing integration for virtual and hybrid event delivery within the eventPower platform.
• Salesforce, HubspotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM integrations enabling lead data transfer from eventPower's lead retrieval system to clients' sales workflows.
• Aptify, MemberSuite, WildApricot, netForum, Personify, YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management platform integrations enabling data synchronization between membership databases and eventPower's event management tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Pathable: Pathable provides event apps, community platforms, and engagement tools for conferences and trade shows. Overlaps with eventPower's mobile app, matchmaking, and networking features for association and B2B events.
• Whova: Whova is an event management app and platform offering registration, agenda, networking, and community features popular with associations and academic conferences. Has overlap with eventPower's mobile app and registration modules at typically lower price points.
• Hubilo: Hubilo is a virtual and hybrid events platform with AI-powered networking and engagement features. Overlaps with eventPower's virtual events and matchmaking modules, particularly in mid-market segments.

Direct peers

• vFairs: vFairs provides virtual and hybrid event platforms with registration, exhibitor booths, and lead capture — directly competing with eventPower's Virtual & Hybrid Events and Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales products.
• RainFocus: RainFocus is an enterprise event experience platform serving large conferences with registration, session management, lead retrieval, and analytics. Targets similar mid-to-large conferences and trade shows as eventPower.
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an event experience OS offering registration, agenda, networking, and analytics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. Competes with eventPower across the integrated event-platform category with stronger venture backing.
• Aventri (legacy) / etouches: Predecessor brand to EventsAir; combined entity offers enterprise event management competing across registration, speaker management, and onsite modules. Comparable product breadth to eventPower's platform.
• Cadmium: Cadmium provides event management software specifically for associations and learning organizations, including abstract/submission management, speaker management, and registration — directly overlapping eventPower's product suite and association customer base.
• EventsAir (formerly Aventri): EventsAir provides end-to-end event management software for conferences, including registration, speaker management, and onsite tools. Targets the same professional conference organizer persona as eventPower.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Cvent is the largest enterprise event management platform offering registration, venue sourcing, attendee engagement, and analytics across corporate events and associations. eventPower explicitly integrates with Cvent, recognizing it as the dominant incumbent in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/eventPowerevents
• Xx.com/eventPower_ep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eventpower-inc-

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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