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Insights & resources for the way you plan.

Field notes, vendor stories, AI deep-dives, and quiet wins from the planners and teams who use Eventio every day.

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Event planner evaluating an AI-native planning platform on a laptop — Eventio AI matching and contract analysis for professional planners
Tools & Technology ALL

Is Eventio right for you, and how does the AI matching actually work?

A straight answer on who Eventio is built for, what makes it different from other platforms, and how the AI underneath it works.

May 12, 2026 6 min read
Event planner at a workstation reviewing client and vendor software options — comparing HoneyBook alternatives for event planning businesses
Tools & Technology PRO

The best HoneyBook alternatives for professional event planners

HoneyBook works well for some planners. For others, these alternatives are a better fit. Here is how to tell which camp you are in.

Apr 1, 2026 6 min read
Side-by-side comparison of event planning software platforms in 2026 — Aisle Planner, Planning Pod, HoneyBook, Cvent, and Eventio
Tools & Technology PRO

Event planning software compared: what is worth paying for in 2026

An honest comparison of the leading event planning platforms, who each one is built for, and how to choose without regret.

Mar 10, 2026 8 min read
AI copilot interface assisting an event planner with timelines, vendors, and contracts — how AI is changing event planning
Tools & Technology ALL

How AI is changing the way events get planned

AI in event planning is moving past the hype. Here is what it is actually doing well, what it is not, and where it is headed.

Feb 17, 2026 6 min read
Event management software dashboard showing budgets, vendors, timelines, and guest list — explainer for what event management platforms do
Tools & Technology ALL

What is event management software and do you actually need it?

A plain-language guide to what event management software does, who it is built for, and how to know if it is right for you.

Jan 13, 2026 6 min read
Professional event planner reviewing schedules and timelines across multiple concurrent events — multi-event workflow management
Planning Guides PRO

How professional event planners manage multiple events at once

The systems, habits, and tools that keep experienced planners from dropping balls when four clients need attention on the same day.

Nov 4, 2025 7 min read
Event planner reviewing a vendor contract with pen and laptop, highlighting key clauses — how to read a vendor contract before signing
Planning Guides DIY

How to read a vendor contract before you sign anything

The clauses most people skip, the fees hidden in plain sight, and what to ask before you hand over a deposit.

Sep 9, 2025 7 min read
Couple weighing event planning options at a kitchen table — deciding between hiring a professional planner and DIY event planning
Planning Guides DIY

Do you actually need an event planner, or can you do it yourself?

Honest guidance on when hiring a professional planner is worth it and when you are better off going DIY.

Jul 22, 2025 6 min read
Diverse group of event professionals collaborating — illustrating the different types of event planners from independents to in-house teams
Planning Guides ALL

The four types of event planners and how they work

Independent pros, in-house teams, DIY organizers, and vendors all plan events differently. Here is how each one works.

Jun 3, 2025 5 min read
Couple reviewing a month-by-month wedding planning checklist together — DIY wedding planning timeline and milestone guide
Planning Guides DIY

A month-by-month wedding planning checklist that actually works

From booking your venue to finalizing the seating chart, here is exactly what to do and when.

May 14, 2025 8 min read
Eventio logo and Ben Franklin Technology Partners logo announcing AI event planning investment
Company News ALL

Eventio Raises Investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Eventio secured an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners to accelerate the launch of its AI-powered event planning platform.

November 1, 2024 4 min read
Pharrell Williams quote graphic for the Black Ambition Prize entrepreneurship initiative
Company News ALL

Eventio Named 2024 Black Ambition Prize Semi-Finalist

Eventio is one of 250 semi-finalists in Pharrell Williams' 2024 Black Ambition Prize, a competition supporting Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.

June 26, 2024 4 min read
Brian Slawin and Bob Dornich present the $10,000 TechCelerator first-prize check to Eventio at Penn State Behrend
Company News ALL

Eventio Wins Ben Franklin TechCelerator 2024 First Prize

Eventio won the $10,000 first prize in Ben Franklin Technology Partners' Winter 2024 TechCelerator program at Penn State Behrend.

April 27, 2024 4 min read
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