Virtual Event Software Market to Grow at a CAGR of 12.4% to reach US$ 24,201.6 million from 2021 to 2028

Virtual Event Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Solution (Software and Services), Enterprise Size (SMEs, Large Enterprises), and End User (Trade Show Organizers, Event Management Agencies, Corporates, Academic Organizations, Others)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00011724
  • Category : Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 156
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The virtual event software market is expected to grow from US$ 9,675.8 million in 2021 to US$ 24,201.6 million by 2028; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 12.4% from 2021 to 2028.

Rising inclination toward virtual events globally and emergence of live streaming are among the factors driving the demand for virtual event software. Virtual events have gained popularity majorly since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Spurred by lockdowns, organizations have resorted to conducting virtual events. It has also been noticed that despite live events are now permitted, 90% of companies are still considering hosting virtual events. Technological developments, such as software-as-a-service-based virtual events, are generating a huge impact on the trend of conducting events virtually. The cloud-based tool allows end users to provide interactive experience while enhancing overall sales experience through podcasting, instant messaging, and virtual product experience. Also, another solution making a positive impact in the growth of virtual events is connect through live streaming. Live streaming events enable larger number of participants to access content resources to assist them align with context better. Thus, due to the increasing adoption of virtual event platform by nearly 80% of event organizers/planners, the growth of the virtual event software market is driven significantly.

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Virtual Event Software Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 9,675.8 Million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 24,201.6 Million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 12.4% from 2021-2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Virtual Event Software Market

The in-person host event industry has experienced a disruption in face-to-face networking, live events, and buzz of an exhibition events owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. This disruption has triggered the scope of virtual events and is expanding across the globe. The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 has also compelled many people to work from home and spend more time online.

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Market Insights–

Virtual Event Software Market


Rising inclination toward virtual events globally

Rising inclination toward virtual events globally and emergence of live streaming are among the factors driving the demand for virtual event software. Virtual events have gained popularity majorly since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Spurred by lockdowns, organizations have resorted to conducting virtual events. It has also been noticed, despite live events are now permitted, 90% of companies are still considering hosting virtual events. Virtual congresses, events, and conferences are crucial economic factors for the event industry; however, such events comprise huge expenditure and long travels for hosts and audiences/attendees. Therefore, to come up with beneficial, ecologically friendly, and cost-efficient alternatives, virtual events, fairs and online conferences are coming into picture. The factors attributing toward the growth of virtual event includes rapid urbanization and high inclination toward using virtual infrastructure, products, and services by event companies. The integration of different interactive tools, including attendee polls, forums, one-on-one or small group networking, and live questions and answers, which helps in improving efficiency of events will continue to drive the growth of the virtual event software market. 



End User-Based Insights

Based on end user, the virtual event software market is segmented into trade show organizers, event management agencies, corporates, academic organizations, and others. The trade show organizers segment held the largest market share in 2020.

Players operating in the virtual event software market are mainly focused on the development of advanced and efficient products.

  • In 2021, Hopin is acquiring Boomset to expand its offering into hybrid and in-person events. The acquisition of Boomset adds a range of onsite-focused tools and services to Hopin’s already impressive multi-product offering, currently geared mainly toward virtual events. With Boomset, Hopin will be a destination for onsite technology and services, including badges, self-service kiosks, and QR code check-in; access to innovative technology solutions such as tracking management with RFID/UHF/NFC, and cashless payments; and meaningful data insights that include check in/out data, session attendance, lead retrieval, and full event demographics.
  • In 2021, Hubilo announced its latest release with new features that are designed to improve attendee engagement, foster greater human connection and elevate the ROI of events. The new version of the Hubilo platform includes approximately 50 improvements overall and offers more engagement capabilities than any other event platform currently in the market.

The virtual event software market has been segmented as follows:


Virtual Event Software Market – by Solution

  • Software
  • Service

Virtual Event Software Market – by Enterprise Size                               

  • SMEs
  • Large Enterprises

Virtual Event Software Market – by End User                                        

  • Trade Show Organizers
  • Event Management Agencies
  • Corporates
  • Academic Organizations
  • Others

Virtual Event Software Market – by Geography

  • North America

    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe

    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • UK
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific (APAC)

    • Australia
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Rest of APAC
  • Middle East Africa (MEA)

    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Rest of MEA
  • South America

    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of SAM

Virtual Event Software Market – Company Profiles

  • Cvent Inc.
  • EventMobi (5Touch Solutions Inc.)
  • Hopin
  • Hubilo Technologies Inc.
  • InEvent, Inc.
  • Pathable, Inc.
  • Remo.co
  • ubivent GmbH
  • vFairs LLC
  • Whova Inc.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Solution , Enterprise Size , and End User

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are reasons behind virtual event software market growth?

The in-person host event industry has experienced a disruption in face-to-face networking, live events, and buzz of an exhibition events owing to COVID-19. This disruption has triggered the scope of virtual events and is expanding across the globe. Therefore, factors such as, Flexible ticketing and smaller micro events are reshaping the event industry and especially virtual events.

What are market opportunities for virtual event software market?

Technological developments such as software-as-a-service based virtual events is generating a huge impact on the trend of conducting events virtually. The cloud-based tool allows the end user to provide interactive experience while enhancing overall sales experience through podcasting, instant messaging, and virtual product experience. Also, another Solution making a positive impact in the growth of virtual events is Connect through Live Streaming. Live streaming events enable larger number of participants to access content resources to assist them align with context better. Connect through live streaming is a process of streaming entire live video in real-time. The participants can enjoy presentations as live streaming are real and more authentic; unlike edited videos which feels distant and manipulated. For instance, companies such as Airmeet provides live video streaming in a HD quality with different engagement features such as group chat, Q&A, “social lounge with agenda”, and “raise hand”. The new product is accessible on any modern browser”.

Which solution is expected to dominate the virtual event software market in the forecast period?

The virtual event software is receiving high moment among associations, corporates, academic institutions, trade fair organizers, and many more parties. By conducting exhibitions, awards, and conferences/fairs, the event industry is growing exponentially. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has also transformed the event industry to help companies and planners make decisions using virtual event Solution. In comparison to earlier used conferencing tools, the virtual events provide personalized experience with highly cost-effective solution; while improving audience reach of the organization. Because of mentioned benefit, virtual events are getting adopted among numerous sectors, including healthcare, corporate, hospitality, education, and BFSI. Hexafair; Communiqué Conferencing, Inc.; We Virtual Pty Ltd.; Cvent; EventMobi’; Hopin; Hubilo; and InEvent, Inc., are some of the players existing in virtual event software market.

Which enterprise size is expected to dominate the virtual event software market in the forecast period?

The benefits conferred by event software such as simplifying event processes and real-time visibility are attracting large enterprises to adopt it. The market for virtual event software for large enterprises is well-established and is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. Companies specialized in hosting large events are connected to immediate online events. The large businesses prior to use event software seeks for features which that synchronize both offline and online event registration. The large enterprises can make huge investments on high-end software to increase productivity in the company. Management of activities related to events and conferences conducted by large enterprises help the companies to achieve high goals in events.

Which end-user is expected to dominate the virtual event software market in the forecast period?

Trade show organizers is a first category of end users of virtual events software. With rising number of trade show organizers across the globe, presence of companies offering trade show platform is also increasing which in turn is impacting the scope of virtual event software. At present, it takes more than a promotion plan and landing page to market products & services. Therefore, with technological developments, a virtual trade show is a perfect multi-functional space to draw attention of leads and sell more.

The List of Companies - Global Virtual Event Software Market

  1. Cvent Inc.
  2. EventMobi (5Touch Solution Inc.)
  3. Hopin
  4. InEvent Inc
  5. Pathable, Inc
  6. Hubilo Technologies Inc.
  7. Remo.Co
  8. Ubivent
  9. vFairs LLC
  10. Whova Inc

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