# Digitized Plan Large and small-scale event planning is made simpler through digital platforms. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 8, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-plan ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Digitized Plan trend? **Digitized Plan:** Brands are offering virtual event planning platforms that allow for individuals and companies alike to simply access and organize the resources they require to plan events. Such platforms come as consumers look to more conveniently juggle all their responsibilities, while giving those within the event planning profession the ability to better streamline their processes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 24, 2017 to Aug 8, 2018 - Published: Aug 8, 2018 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Plan trend ### Virtual Event Planning Brands are creating virtual event planning platforms to help individuals and companies simplify event planning and juggle their responsibilities through digital platforms, therefore disrupting the event planning industry. ### Personal Event Coordination Marketplaces Online marketplaces designed to simplify personal event planning through budgeting, vendor coordination, itinerary planning and customization while allowing vendors to partner with the platform to help grow their business, are disrupting the personal event planning industry. ### Virtual Reality Event Planning Tools Virtual reality event planning tools allow for event planners to visualize floorplans and venue spaces through virtual walkthroughs, aiding in the visualization of final details and allowing for better decision-making, disrupting the traditional event planning industry. ## What the Digitized Plan trend means for industry ### For Event Planning The event planning industry is evolving through the creation of virtual event planning platforms and virtual reality tools that disrupt traditional event planning processes. ### For Mobile Applications Mobile applications designed for event planning are revolutionizing the industry by providing all-in-one party planning and RSVP management for mobile users. ### For Online Marketplaces Online marketplaces dedicated to personal event coordination and vendor partnerships are becoming popular in the event planning industry. ## Workshop question Conceptualize a new platform that would help your consumers or employees streamline the solutions your brand is offering. ## Trend signals for Digitized Plan Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 37%, activity 31%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 37% - Activity: 31% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Plan trend 5 featured examples from Aug 24, 2017 to Aug 8, 2018. - [Personal Event Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-event-planning): Online Event Planning Platform Planinn Helps Coordinate Venues (Category: Business) Implication: Planinn is a perfect example of how poorly addressed the event planning market still is, abounding of serious norms, making event planners use contrasting fragmented solutions. - [Beautiful Digital Event Invites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperless-post-flyer): 'Paperless Post Flyer' Aims to Make Event Planning Easier (Category: Social Media) Implication: Opportunity for event planning companies to incorporate digital event invite services into their platforms to cater to the evolving needs of their customers. - [VR Event Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/event-planning-tool): AllSeated's Virtual Reality Tool Helps to Visualize Venue Spaces (Category: Tech) Implication: Virtual reality technology can be utilized by event planners to offer clients a more detailed and immersive experience through the planning process. - [All-In-One Event Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phildora): PHILDORA Lets Users Create Invitations, Gift Registries and Plan Parties (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into the event planning industry to streamline processes and enhance user experiences. - [Social Gathering-Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organize-meetups): The 'PeepHerd' Platform Lets You Organize Meetups and More (Category: Tech) Implication: 'PeepHerd' disrupts the event planning industry by introducing a more efficient and collaborative method of organizing meetups and events. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - 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