Sched

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Sched provides a unified event management platform that simplifies planning, scheduling, registration, ticketing, check-in, and analytics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

Target Customer

Event planners and organizers across education (K-12 and higher education), nonprofits, corporate L&D, healthcare training, conferences, festivals, and professional development programs.

Key Differentiator

All-in-one AI-enabled event planning toolkit with features like AI-generated session titles/descriptions, a Call for Papers tool, native mobile app, flexible ticketing options (Sched Native or Eventbrite), and extensive attendee management capabilities.

Implementation Timeline

Value and go-live can be realized quickly; marketing emphasizes easy setup, free trials, and immediate starts (e.g., First Event Free for K-12; Start Free Now).

Pain Points

1Juggling multi-track schedules with speakers, attendees, sponsors, and venues
2Manual attendee registrations, speaker submissions, and sign-up forms
3Last-minute changes and the need for real-time updates and coordination

Key Features

1Scheduling, Event registration, Ticketing
2Room scheduling and capacity management with waitlists
3Event app and real-time in-app notifications
4Call for Papers (AI-assisted submissions) and lead retrieval
5Badges, check-in, attendee tracking, and analytics

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Managing Director
2Instructional Technology Coordinator
3Director of Curriculum & Instruction
4Assistant Director of Technology
5Conference Chairperson
6Planning committee member

Client Results

1Scheduled events across the platform: over 25,000 events and over 10 million users
2Support for paperless conferences and improved attendee engagement
3Positive ROI and high satisfaction shown in customer testimonials
4K-12 schools: first event free; easy onboarding and rapid value
5Conferences and festivals benefit from attendee-driven scheduling and analytics

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive, integrated platform for scheduling, registration, ticketing, room management, and analytics
2AI-powered tools (AI-generated session titles/descriptions; Call for Papers) and a native mobile app
3Flexible ticketing options (Sched Native or integration with Eventbrite) and multiple payment methods
4Ability to host unlimited events with scalable management and real-time updates
5Discounts and multiple pricing programs (education, nonprofit, startup, switching, government)

Key Benefits

1Centralizes event planning across schedules, registrations, and communications

2Automates manual tasks (registrations, speaker submissions, attendee management)

3Enhances attendee engagement with personalized schedules and a mobile app

4Provides analytics and reporting for post-event insights

5Offers flexible pricing with first-event-free options for K-12

Case Studies & Success Stories

SF Sketchfest case study

Case #1

Jay Wertzler, Managing Director of SF Sketchfest, explains how Sched helped orchestrate the festival for a remote team.

AIMMS case study

Case #2

Aanand Pandey, Supply Chain Analyst & head of the Academic Team at AIMMS, describes Sched’s user-friendly interface and scheduling benefits.

Colorado Teen Literature Conference case study

Case #3

Becca Philipsen, Planning committee member, praised ease of use, available support, and robust scheduling/printing features.

Sunscreen Film Festival case study

Case #4

Tony Armer, Founder, highlighted attendee-driven scheduling and data insights for planning and staffing.

Frankfurt International School case study

Case #5

Dr. Michael Johnston, Assistant Head of School, noted easy use, flexible submissions, and robust post-event capabilities.

Judson University case study

Case #6

Jerry Schnepp, Conference Chairperson, described ease of management, messaging, and post-event analytics.

Moore County Schools case study

Case #7

Will Herring, Assistant Director of Technology, highlighted unified event management and flexibility for last-minute changes.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Sched is an event management software platform that enables scheduling, registration, ticketing, venue management, attendee tracking, and analytics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, with AI-powered features and a mobile app.

Target Market

K-12 schools; nonprofit organizations; higher education; corporate L&D; healthcare training; conferences; festivals; seminars

Unique Value Proposition

An all-in-one, AI-enabled event planning toolkit designed to simplify complex multi-track events and provide real-time updates, integrations, and measurable insights across education, nonprofits, and enterprise events.

Technical Requirements

Supports attendee data import/export (CSV), QR code check-in, native mobile app, optional integration with Eventbrite for ticketing, and AI-assisted session/content creation.

Pricing Model

Plans and pricing available; education, nonprofit, startup, switching, and government discounts; Free Trial; K-12 First Event Free offer; marketing CTAs include Start Free Now and Watch Demo.

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