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What is an Event Management System?
An event management system allows users to access and manage all aspects of an event in one place, including registration, planning, reporting, and more.
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University of Vermont Saves Time with Centralized Event Scheduling
"[EMS] allows us to create a one-stop shopping experience for customers so they can go to one system to book their space, to order their catering, to request their parking, to request their table, set up deliveries."
— Heather Cochran
Assistant Director for Campus Event Services, The University of Vermont
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EMS Streamlines Event Management for Government Entity
“ It’s a really seamless process. From the approval perspective — our service providers, our legal department — they have a great overview and oversight of everything that’s going on with that event.”
— Michelle Lezette
EMS Administrator, Government & Community Relations
Babson College Uses EMS to Optimize Scheduling and Simplify Vendor Management
“ EMS […] has endless opportunities… I’ve heard in some sessions where someone would say, ‘I wish it could do that,’ and a few of us would say, ‘It does do that!’ […] There’s so many different opportunities that EMS offers that… are untapped, and I would advocate, if people have the funds, to go through a business process review because it’s really interesting to discover what things can get done, especially from reporting and data.”
— Therese Doyle
Director of Campus and Community Events
Minnesota State Colleges Saves $50 Million and Eliminates 60,000 sq ft of Wasted Space
“ What they found, miraculously, is that they were able to place 100 % of their courses. No courses had to be cancelled, and less than 12 courses had to shift time blocks […]. Then, when we replaced the building, we were able to replace that 83,000 sq ft building with a 23,000 square foot building. We estimate the cost savings at about $50,000,000 that we were able to save because we were able to validate the smaller building rather than the larger building [using EMS].”
— Stacy Brown
Facilities Data Analyst
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an event management software?
Event management software is a digital solution that helps organizations plan, coordinate, and execute events efficiently. It centralizes all event-related tasks—such as scheduling, registration, resource allocation, communication, and reporting—into one platform. Accruent EMS empowers teams to streamline operations, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance the attendee experience through features like real-time tracking, integrated catering, and personalized communication tools.
What types of industries need event management software?
Having a one-stop-shop for event management will help any industry streamline their in-person activities. Event management software is conducive in any industry that organizes events, no matter the purpose and objectives.
Whether for marketing, education, networking, or entertainment purposes, a variety of industries can benefit from a more streamlined event management process. This will improve the overall quality of events and enhance attendee experiences.
What types of events can Accruent software manage?
Accruent EMS can support a wide range of events, including conferences, trade shows, meetings, seminars, corporate events, higher education and campus events, as well as special events such as social gatherings, fundraisers, nonprofit events, and facility-related events. It is designed to help teams manage everything from routine internal events to more complex, large scale programs.
What systems can Accruent software integrate with?
Accruent EMS integrates with a wide variety of hardware and software systems, including Microsoft Exchange and Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, user account management and HRIS platforms, facilities management systems, building automation and HVAC systems, third party digital signage, and Polycom. EMS also supports custom integrations through connectors, partner solutions, and the EMS Platform Services API, allowing organizations to connect tools such as kiosks, mobile apps, visitor management systems, payment portals, wayfinding software, and other in-house or partner-developed applications.
How does event management software improve the follow-up process after an event?
The few days after an event can be hectic with follow-ups, payment processing, and closing out. Event management software can help you finish this wrap-up process with ease by organizing your workflows.
Send invoices in minutes or schedule them to be sent at certain intervals. Nurture better relationships with contractors, vendors, and venues by staying on top of the follow-up process.
You can also collect feedback from your attendee's post-event by sending out questionnaires. Use your EMS to organize the attendee list and ensure everyone gets contacted.
Is Accruent’s platform scalable for larger events?
Yes, Accruent’s all-in-one event management system is extremely scalable and can adapt to changing needs.
Whether you are putting on small campus events or large seminars, Accruent gives your organization plenty of room to grow.
Plug in new team members with ease, giving them access to important project documents and logistical info needed to succeed.
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