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🎯🎪 10,000+ events streamed annually

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.

50K+
Attendees
Per event
99.99%
Uptime
Event reliability
100+
Breakouts
Concurrent sessions
10K+
Events
Annually
No credit card required
14-day free trial

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

+900%

attendance

+$3.2M

revenue

94%

satisfaction

73%

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

12K+

leads generated

+340%

booth roi

+$4.8M

revenue increase

89%

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

98%

retention rate

+$2.1M

on demand revenue

99.2%

attendance stability

$1.8M

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

4x
Attendance Growth
Virtual + hybrid reach
60%
Cost Savings
Event operations vs traditional
85%
Satisfaction
Average attendee rating

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

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