Tech Trends: New Tools for Venue Management, Facial Authentication, Ticketing and More TSNN takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news. April 8, 2026 Event Technology We're Excited About This Month To give every attendee a personalized, AI-powered event guide Event experience platform Bizzabo has introduced BizzyAI, an attendee copilot designed to deliver real-time, personalized guidance throughout the event experience. Built into the Bizzabo mobile app, Bizzy answers questions, recommends sessions and connections, and helps attendees navigate agendas and venues based on live event data—reducing the need for support staff while ensuring consistent, up-to-date information. “Attendees are more selective about where they spend their time. When they commit, they expect relevance, personalization, and clear outcomes,” said Alon Alroy, co-founder and CMO of Bizzabo. “Bizzy helps meet those expectations by delivering timely, personalized guidance throughout the event experience.” To visualize and plan events in real venues before arriving on site Event production company Freeman has launched Blue Echo, an AI-powered 3D visualization platform that turns convention centers into photorealistic, fully navigable digital environments for event planning. By creating accurate, immersive models of venues, the tool allows organizers to test layouts, map attendee journeys, and evaluate sponsorship placements months in advance—helping teams reduce planning time, avoid on-site surprises, and make more informed design and budget decisions. “Innovation is our instinct,” said Janet Dell, CEO of The Freeman Company. “At TFC, we don’t wait for the industry to change; we build what changes it. Freeman Blue Echo reflects our commitment to intelligent innovation: emerging technology with real, practical value for our clients and our teams.” Photo Courtesy of Freeman To manage venue operations and trade shows, all in one place Venue management platform Thynk and exhibition management platform ShowCycle have partnered