Events & Conferences
Hybrid and virtual events at scale
Power your conferences, trade shows, and corporate events with professional streaming, interactive features, and comprehensive attendee engagement tools.
Event Streaming Challenges We Solve
From hybrid complexity to post-event engagement, comprehensive solutions for modern events
Hybrid Event Complexity
Challenge: Managing simultaneous in-person and virtual attendees requires seamless integration
WAVE Solution:
Unified platform supporting 100+ concurrent sessions with automatic routing and quality scaling
Attendee Engagement
Challenge: Virtual attendees often feel disconnected from the event experience
WAVE Solution:
Interactive features: Q&A, polls, chat, networking lounges, and virtual booths
Breakout Sessions
Challenge: Managing multiple concurrent sessions with proper routing and access control
WAVE Solution:
Support for 100+ parallel sessions with role-based access and automatic scheduling
Post-Event Value
Challenge: Content should remain valuable after the event for on-demand learning
WAVE Solution:
Automatic recording, searchable content library, and on-demand access for attendees
Sponsorship ROI & Visibility
Challenge: Sponsors need measurable value and visibility across in-person and virtual environments
WAVE Solution:
Dedicated sponsor zones, booth analytics, impression tracking, and ROI reporting dashboards
Real Results from Industry Leaders
See how organizations like yours transformed their events with WAVE
"WAVE transformed our annual conference from a single-city event to a global experience. We went from 8,000 in-person attendees to 80,000 total (in-person + virtual), increased sponsorship revenue by $3.2M, and achieved 94% attendee satisfaction."
Jennifer Chen
Executive Director of Events
Global Technology Summit
80K total attendees | 75 sessions | 32 sponsors
attendance
revenue
satisfaction
repeat attendance
"Transitioning our trade show to WAVE was the best decision we made. Our virtual exhibitors generated $4.8M in qualified leads, attendee dwell time in virtual booths increased by 340%, and we now run 4 events per year instead of 1 on-site event."
Michael Rodriguez
VP Sales & Partnerships
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo
50K attendees | 500+ exhibitors | $8.4M ROI
leads generated
booth roi
revenue increase
exhibitor retention
"WAVE's platform enabled us to pivot to hybrid delivery with just 48 hours notice during uncertain times. We retained 98% of attendees, launched 150+ concurrent sessions seamlessly, and created a permanent on-demand library worth $2.1M in extended value."
Dr. Sarah Williams
Chief Operating Officer
Professional Association Network
45K attendees | 150 breakout sessions | 18 months on-demand
retention rate
on demand revenue
attendance stability
content reuse value
Event Types & Use Cases
WAVE supports every type of event, from small webinars to massive global conferences
🏢 Large Technology Conference
Scale: 40K in-person, 25K virtual, 75 concurrent sessions
Features: Multi-track streaming, speaker greenroom, breakout routing, sponsor showcases, networking lounges
Results: 3.2x engagement increase, $5.2M sponsorship value, 87% attendee satisfaction
🎪 Virtual Trade Show & Expo
Scale: 500+ exhibitors, 50K attendees, 150+ booth sessions
Features: Virtual booth platforms, one-on-one meeting scheduling, expo floor navigation, exhibitor analytics
Results: 12K+ qualified leads, $8.4M ROI, 2.3x repeat attendee rate
🎵 Music Festival & Entertainment
Scale: 15 stages, 80K on-site, 300K concurrent viewers
Features: Multi-stage switching, artist interactions, merchandise integration, merchandise tracking
Results: $2.1M merchandise sales, 89% viewer satisfaction, 450K+ social mentions
👥 Corporate All-Hands & Town Hall
Scale: 50K employees, 30 time zones, 12 language support
Features: Real-time Q&A, translation services, recording archival, employee engagement tracking
Results: 94% attendance, 8K+ questions answered, 92% participation rate
📚 Professional Certification & Training
Scale: 2K+ participants, 12-week program, 48 sessions
Features: Recorded lectures, interactive labs, certification tracking, peer discussion forums
Results: 87% completion rate, 92% certification pass rate, $4.2M program revenue
🚀 Product Launch & Announcement
Scale: 10K concurrent viewers, 5 product demos, global announcement
Features: Live product demonstrations, customer testimonials, pre-order integration, media coverage tracking
Results: 50K+ pre-orders, $12M launch revenue, 2.8M social reach
Proven Performance Improvements
Benchmark your event performance against industry standards
Attendee Engagement
Before
32%
After
87%
Lift
+171%
Interactive participation (Q&A, polls, networking)
Event Attendance Rate
Before
64%
After
91%
Lift
+42%
Registered attendees who actually participate
Average Session Dwell Time
Before
18 min
After
47 min
Lift
+161%
Time spent watching content per attendee
Sponsor ROI Satisfaction
Before
5.2/10
After
8.6/10
Lift
+65%
Sponsor satisfaction with booth performance
Lead Generation Quality
Before
22% qualified
After
68% qualified
Lift
+209%
Percentage of leads meeting buyer profile
Post-Event Content Views
Before
8%
After
64%
Lift
+700%
Attendees accessing on-demand content
Seamless Integrations
Connect with your existing event technology stack
Eventbrite
Cvent
Splash
Hopin
Salesforce
HubSpot
Stripe
Slack
Mailchimp
Zapier
Compliance & Regulations
Enterprise-grade compliance for global events
Data Privacy & Compliance
- ✓GDPR-compliant data handling
- ✓CCPA privacy controls
- ✓Recording consent tracking
- ✓Data residency options
- ✓Automatic data deletion
- ✓Audit trail logging
Content & Intellectual Property
- ✓Speaker IP protection
- ✓Sponsor content rights
- ✓Booth IP management
- ✓Replay restrictions
- ✓Copyright protection
- ✓DMCA takedown process
Attendee Safety & Prevention
- ✓Moderation & harassment tools
- ✓Privacy controls
- ✓Speaker safety features
- ✓Incident response
- ✓Code of conduct enforcement
- ✓Reporting mechanisms
6-Week Implementation Roadmap
From setup to go-live in 6 weeks
1Assessment & Planning
- Event requirements discovery
- Integration planning
- User role definition
- Compliance review
2Platform Configuration
- Event setup in WAVE
- Integration connections
- Branding customization
- Template creation
3Content Preparation
- Speaker onboarding
- Content uploads
- Sponsor zone setup
- Session scheduling
4Testing & Rehearsal
- Technical rehearsals
- Breakout session testing
- Integration validation
- Performance testing
5Marketing & Promotion
- Attendee invitations
- Email campaigns
- Social media setup
- Pre-event engagement
6Live Event Execution
- Event launch
- Real-time monitoring
- Support team staffing
- Post-event analytics
Event API Quick Start
Common event streaming implementations with WAVE
Create Event & Schedule Sessions
const event = await wave.createEvent({
title: 'TechConf 2025',
startTime: '2025-06-15T09:00:00Z',
endTime: '2025-06-15T17:00:00Z',
timezone: 'America/New_York',
maxAttendees: 50000,
type: 'hybrid',
features: {
interactiveQ&A: true,
polls: true,
networking: true,
recordingEnabled: true,
}
});
// Add breakout sessions
const breakout = await event.addSession({
title: 'Advanced Streaming',
startTime: '2025-06-15T10:30:00Z',
speakers: ['[email protected]'],
maxCapacity: 500,
trackId: 'track_advanced'
});Define your event structure with flexible capacity planning
Manage Attendees & Registrations
// Register attendee with roles
const attendee = await event.registerAttendee({
email: '[email protected]',
name: 'Jane Smith',
company: 'Tech Corp',
role: 'attendee',
trackPreferences: ['advanced', 'ai'],
virtual: true,
dietaryRestrictions: 'vegetarian'
});
// Assign to sessions
await event.assignToSessions(attendee.id, [
'breakout_001',
'keynote_001'
]);
// Grant sponsor access
const sponsor = await event.registerSponsor({
name: 'Acme Inc',
tier: 'platinum',
boothSpot: 'A12',
contacts: ['[email protected]']
});Register attendees, speakers, sponsors with granular role management
Enable Attendee Engagement
// Launch interactive features
const engagement = await session.enableEngagement({
qa: {
enabled: true,
moderation: 'ai-moderated',
allowAnonymous: false
},
polls: {
enabled: true,
displayResults: 'live'
},
networking: {
enabled: true,
matchmakingEnabled: true,
lounge1on1: true
},
reactions: ['like', 'love', 'applause']
});
// Send polls during stream
await session.sendPoll({
question: 'How interested are you?',
options: ['Very', 'Somewhat', 'Not'],
duration: 30 // seconds
});Create real-time interaction with audiences for higher engagement
Track Analytics & ROI
// Get real-time analytics
const stats = await event.getAnalytics({
timeRange: 'live',
metrics: ['attendees', 'engagement', 'quality']
});
// Sponsor performance
const sponsorMetrics = await event
.getSponsors()
.getAnalytics({
boothVisits: true,
leadGeneration: true,
engagementTime: true,
contentDownloads: true
});
// Generate ROI report
const roi = await event.generateROIReport({
includeRevenue: true,
attributionModel: 'multi-touch',
dateRange: 'full-event'
});Measure engagement, attendance, and prove ROI to stakeholders
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about event streaming with WAVE
Can WAVE handle 100,000+ concurrent attendees?
Yes, WAVE is built for scale. We support 100K+ concurrent viewers with 99.99% uptime SLA and automatic load balancing.
Do you support multi-language events?
Absolutely. WAVE supports automatic translation of captions, subtitles, and chat in 20+ languages with real-time processing.
Can I host concurrent breakout sessions?
Yes, WAVE supports 100+ concurrent sessions with automatic routing, role-based access control, and separate stream management.
How long can events be recorded?
Unlimited. Your recordings are stored securely and searchable, with customizable retention policies and on-demand access.
Does WAVE integrate with our current platforms?
Yes, WAVE integrates with 50+ event management, CRM, and marketing platforms via API and webhooks.
What about harassment and moderation?
WAVE includes AI-powered moderation, real-time filtering, speaker safety tools, and comprehensive incident response features.
Can sponsors get analytics?
Yes, sponsors receive detailed analytics including impression counts, booth visit times, attendee demographics, and engagement metrics.
How secure is attendee data?
WAVE is GDPR and CCPA compliant with end-to-end encryption, automatic deletion, SOC 2 Type II certification, and audit logging.
Do you support merchandise sales?
Yes, integrate Shopify, WooCommerce, or any e-commerce platform directly into your event platform.
What if attendees have connection issues?
WAVE automatically adapts to poor connections with adaptive bitrate streaming, automatic quality switching, and offline mode support.
Can I monetize my virtual event?
Yes, with ticket sales, pay-per-session, sponsorships, merchandise, and premium content tiers all built-in.
How much does WAVE cost?
WAVE offers flexible pricing based on attendee count and features. Most events cost $2K-$50K depending on scale and requirements.
Complete Event Streaming Platform
Everything you need for professional hybrid and virtual events
Hybrid Event Management
- 100+ concurrent sessions and breakouts
- Virtual attendee seating and room assignments
- Automated stream switching between rooms
- Speaker green room and backstage features
- Real-time technical monitoring and failover
- Integration with event management platforms
- Multi-track session management
- Speaker queue and timing management
Engagement & Networking
- Real-time Q&A and moderated chat
- Interactive polls and surveys
- Virtual networking lounges and 1:1 meetings
- Attendee profiles and connection tools
- Virtual booth exhibitor support
- Gamification and achievement badges
- Reaction emojis and live participation signals
- Networking matchmaking algorithm
Content Management
- Automatic session recording and archiving
- Searchable content library with AI indexing
- Speaker presentation uploads and sharing
- Digital materials and resource distribution
- On-demand replay with timeline bookmarks
- Content analytics and engagement metrics
- Downloadable transcripts and captions
- Content expiration and licensing controls
Analytics & Insights
- Real-time attendance tracking and heatmaps
- Session popularity and engagement analytics
- Speaker performance metrics and ratings
- Attendee sentiment analysis and feedback
- ROI measurement and revenue attribution
- Custom analytics dashboards and reports
- Lead scoring and attendee qualification
- Behavioral flow analysis and funnel tracking
Event ROI with WAVE
Maximize attendance and engagement while reducing operational complexity
Support & Resources
24/7 dedicated support for your events
24/7 Event Operations Support
- Dedicated event coordinator for your organization
- Real-time technical monitoring during events
- Priority incident response <15 minutes
- Post-event analysis and recommendations
- Expert consultation for complex setups
Training & Certification
- Comprehensive platform onboarding program
- Event coordinator certification tracks
- Live webinar series on event best practices
- Video library with setup and troubleshooting
- Industry expert workshop sessions
Documentation & Tools
- Comprehensive API documentation
- Event planning templates and checklists
- Runbook for common event scenarios
- Analytics dashboard and reporting tools
- Community forum with peer support
Create Unforgettable Hybrid Events
Join 10,000+ event organizers delivering professional experiences with WAVE