Virtual Event Platform Enhances Attendee Experience With Real-Time Chat

Accelevents, founded by Jonathan Kazarian in 2015, is an all-in-one event management platform that caters to virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, aiming to innovate the attendee experience and streamline event data management. The platform's growth was significantly boosted during the pandemic as virtual events gained popularity, but the company required an adaptable chat solution to enhance user interaction at scale. After evaluating several options, Accelevents integrated Stream's React and React Native Chat SDKs, noting their performance, reliability, and flexibility, which allowed the team to create a prototype in under a week and focus on differentiating their platform further. The integration of Stream Chat's features like presence indicators, slow mode, and push notifications enabled Accelevents to manage large audiences effectively and improve engagement during virtual events. This strategic decision to "buy" rather than "build" enabled Accelevents to allocate resources toward developing other innovative platform features and reimagine their approach to in-person events as they gradually return.