What Sessionboard does

Sessionboard, operated by legal entity Lennd, Inc. and headquartered in Atlantic Beach, Florida, is a B2B SaaS platform that unifies speaker, session, and content management for event organizers, marketing teams, and professional associations. The product is structured around four functional pillars — Program (call for papers, abstract management, agenda building), CRM (speaker network, exhibitor/sponsor management), Marketing (media library, transcription, content editing), and CMS (session/speaker embeds) — all connected through a Content Graph built on a Speaker CRM that links every asset back to the people, topics, sessions, and events behind it. The platform embeds native AI agents (Reviewer, Editor, Scheduler, Coordinator, Team Lead, Scout) that automate submission review, agenda building, speaker coordination, and post-event content production, with claims of compressing six-week content preparation timelines into a single week.

The company sells via enterprise SaaS subscriptions priced on a quote basis, with billing tied to the number of events and contacts managed (first three events included in base subscription; additional events and contacts billed incrementally on annual, auto-renewing contracts). Go-to-market is demo-led direct enterprise sales targeting conference organizers, marketing teams, and associations, supplemented by content marketing, webinars, an in-person Event Content Lab workshop series, and a 20+ partner integration ecosystem spanning event management (Cvent, Bizzabo, On24), association management (iMIS, Personify, Nimble AMS, Fonteva), and automation (Zapier). The customer base includes Google, Docebo, Financial Times, Informa, Clarion Events, Dynatrace, AdventHealth, and multiple medical associations, with the company citing 250+ customer teams and 44,000+ sessions managed on the platform.

Name

Sessionboard

Legal name

Lennd, Inc.

Website

https://sessionboard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sessionboard is a B2B SaaS platform that unifies speaker, session, and event content management for conference organizers, marketing teams, and professional associations, using AI agents to automate submission review, agenda building, and post-event content production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Abstract, Speaker & Session Management Systems (THAHAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Speaker, Program & Abstract Management Services (THAHACAI), Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Speaker management software
• Event content platform
• Abstract management system
• Call for papers
• Conference agenda planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlantic Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Sessionboard operates as a subscription-based SaaS platform. Based on the Terms of Service, customers purchase subscriptions via Order Forms, with fees based on Services purchased. Additional subscription fees are charged for each Event added after the first three Events and for every additional 1,000 Contacts added.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sessionboard is an Agentic Speaker & Content Platform that unifies speaker submissions, abstract management, agenda building, speaker CRM, transcription, and AI-powered content editing for event and marketing teams. The platform connects speakers, sessions, and content into a Content Graph backed by native autonomous AI agents (Reviewer, Scheduler, Coordinator, Team Lead, Editor, Scout) and integrates with 20+ event and association management tools. It is sold as a subscription SaaS used by conference organizers, associations, and enterprises to run speaker programs and convert event content into year-round marketing assets.

Product overview

Sessionboard is an Agentic Speaker & Content Platform that connects speakers, sessions, and content management for event teams and marketing teams. The platform follows a unified architecture combining Program (Call for Papers & Grading, Abstract Management, Agenda Management, AI Evaluators), CRM (Speaker CRM, Exhibitor & Sponsor Management), Marketing (Media Library, Transcription, Studio Remix), and CMS (Session & Speaker Embeds) capabilities. AI capabilities are delivered through native AI Agents (Reviewer, Editor, Scheduler, Coordinator, Team Lead) and Studio Remix for content editing. The platform includes Awards management and branded Portals. Sessionboard integrates with major event management systems (Cvent, Bizzabo, Bizzabo, Accelevents, Swoogo, Grip, On24, Stova), association management platforms (iMIS, Personify, Nimble AMS, Fonteva), and automation tools (Zapier).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Call for Papers & Grading Manages speaker submissions and the review/grading process for event programs, enabling conference organizers to collect, evaluate, and select session proposals.
• Abstract Management Comprehensive abstract management solution for associations and enterprise teams handling speaker submissions, reviews, and program building.
• Speaker CRM Speaker relationship management system that builds and maintains a speaker network across all events, tracking speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors over the long term.
• Awards Simplifies awards, grants, and scholarships collection, judge management, and winner showcase within the platform for event organizers.
• Media Library Centralized storage and organization for event assets including recordings, clips, and media files, with automatic speaker identification.
• Studio Remix AI-powered content editor that standardizes session titles, descriptions, and speaker bios at scale using configurable tone and style parameters with AI-suggested improvements for team review.
• Session & Speaker Embeds Embeddable dynamic event content widgets for sessions and speakers that can be placed on external websites.
• Exhibitor & Sponsor Management Manages exhibitor and sponsor relationships and participation within events.
• AI Agents Suite of autonomous AI agents natively built into the platform: Reviewer automates session selection, Scheduler handles scheduling automation, Coordinator manages coordination tasks, Team Lead orchestrates all agents, and Editor processes recordings into polished content within 15 minutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2x time saved for event teams (Shiloh Events case study: '2xtime saved, 24events Launched')
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Integration24 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CventcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership enabling Cvent users to connect speaker and session workflows to Sessionboard's unified platform for content management.
• BizzabocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration connecting Bizzabo's event management platform with Sessionboard's speaker CRM and content management capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RainFocus: Event marketing platform with strong session management, content delivery, and personalization capabilities for large enterprise and association events. Competes with Sessionboard in agenda, content, and speaker workflow layers for high-end event programs.
• OpenWater: Submission and review management software for awards, abstracts, and conference programs. Closest direct overlap with Sessionboard's Call for Papers, Abstract Management, and AI Evaluators workflows.
• Stova: Event management platform offering registration, agenda, and content tools for enterprise and association events. Comparable to Sessionboard in mid-market and association buyer segments, and listed as an integration partner.
• Swapcard: Event and community platform with AI-driven matchmaking, session management, and content tools targeting trade shows and association events. Comparable in event-content-to-audience activation focus, particularly for B2B conferences.
• Aventri (eventcore): Enterprise event management platform offering registration, session, and content workflows. Comparable to Sessionboard in target mid-market and enterprise event teams seeking consolidated event technology.
• Eventsforce: Event management software with registration, abstract management, and content tools for associations and corporate events. Comparable to Sessionboard in association buyer profile and end-to-end program management.
• Whova: Event app and management platform popular with associations and conferences for agenda, speaker, and attendee engagement. Comparable in speaker/session management for mid-market and association events.
• Bizzabo: Event Experience Operating System serving enterprise event teams with registration, agenda, and content capabilities. Directly comparable to Sessionboard in target buyer and use cases; notably also an integration partner, indicating overlapping competitive and partnership dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Largest event management platform with deep enterprise footprint across registration, venue sourcing, and attendee management. A broad incumbent whose expansion into speaker and content workflow areas would directly threaten Sessionboard's niche.
• Eventbrite: Public consumer-and-SMB ticketing and event platform at massive scale. A broad incumbent rather than a direct competitor for enterprise conferences, but adjacent in the event technology market and a potential expansion vector for self-serve event tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sessionboard

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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