Conferences & summits
Help attendees navigate sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities. Send live updates and keep everyone connected before, during, and after the event.
- Sessions & speakers
- Live updates
- Networking
Event & conference apps
Build a branded app for your conference or annual event
Power your next conference or event with real-time engagement and easy management tools.
- No coding required
- Build an iOS & Android app at the same time
- Expert support from real humans
10,000+
Native mobile apps scaled on Buildfire
150+
Pre-built features in the plugin marketplace
SOC 2 Type II
Certified security and infrastructure
4.8 ★★★★★
Star rating from reviews on G2 and Clutch
Event and conference use cases with Buildfire
From conferences to trade shows and meetups, Buildfire powers branded apps that keep attendees connected before, during and after the event.
Trade shows & expos
Showcase exhibitors, manage booth listings, and share floor maps. Keep participants engaged with push notifications, schedules, and real-time announcements.
- Booth listings
- Floor maps
- Real-time announcements
Networking & meetups
Empower attendees to connect and exchange details through in-app messaging, directories, and interactive event feeds.
- In-app messaging
- Directories
- Event feeds
Event apps features & capabilities
Browse the plugin marketplace ↗Agenda & schedule
Give attendees the full agenda, with sessions, times and rooms, updated as the program changes.
Speakers, exhibitors & sponsors
List speakers, exhibitors and sponsors in a searchable directory with profiles and links.
Maps & live updates
Help attendees find rooms and booths with maps and locations, and send real-time push updates on show day.
Build smarter and faster with Buildfire's industry‑leading platform
Core features? Already built in.
Every app needs the same basic components, like home screens, navigation, and backend infrastructure. Buildfire gives you all of this out of the box.
Add the functionality you need
Our plugin marketplace has over 150 pre-built features, the most in the app builder industry. Add them to your app in a single click.
When off-the-shelf isn't enough
If you need a custom function that doesn't exist in our feature marketplace, our in-house development team can build it for you.
Custom app development ↗Why businesses build with Buildfire
“I’m not a developer. I’m not someone who knows code fluently. So I needed something that was just user-friendly and that I would be able to manage on my own. Buildfire was for sure that for me.”
“I’m very much a do it on your own type of person. There’s so much room for growth within Buildfire that you actually don’t need to go custom anymore because Buildfire is such a strong platform.”
“We’ve never done anything like this. So having somebody walk us through every step was really great. If I had any questions, I could always call or email, and my answer was always there within a couple of hours.”
How it works
Buildfire turns your app idea into reality in weeks, not months, and for a fraction of the cost compared to traditional app development.
01 · Design
We design it with you
Branded for your event and designed with you, then refreshed for next year instead of rebuilt.
02 · Build
Build it your way
Agenda, speakers, exhibitors, maps and live updates from plugins, or custom features built by our team.
03 · Publish
We publish it
Live in the App Store and Google Play before registration opens, and updated in real time on show day.
04 · Scale & grow
Scale and grow after launch
Built for show-day peaks and for every event you run each year, with SOC 2 Type II security. Push announcements, sponsor visibility and engagement data, and an app attendees keep between events.
Get an app for your business
Prefer to build it yourself? Explore the app builder.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question we didn't cover? Talk to sales ↗
How can I create an event app without any coding experience?
With Buildfire’s event app builder, anyone can create a professional event app without any coding or design experience. Our no-code app builder is easy to use. Just start with an event template, and customize the features from there.
How much does it cost to create an event app?
The cost goes up if you want to add certain premium features and functions to your event app. Buildfire is a fraction of the cost compared to traditional development and event app platform alternatives.
What can I do with my event app?
You can use an event app to manage trade shows, conferences, virtual events, concerts, corporate events, and more. Share your event calendar on your social network, and use the app to manage event registration. The possibilities are endless.
Can I white-label my event app and sell it to others?
Absolutely. With Buildfire’s white label app reseller program, you can use our event app builder to create apps and sell them for a profit. This is the perfect opportunity for event planners to generate recurring revenue from all of their clients.
Turn ideas into apps. Turn apps into revenue.
A single platform designed for everyone. From entrepreneurs building their first native mobile app to agencies and resellers launching apps for clients.
Book your demo and you'll get:
- A walkthrough of the Buildfire platform
- Examples of real-world iOS & Android apps built on Buildfire
- Expected timelines, costs, and the most efficient path to launch
Built for your industry
We’ve seen it all over the years. We’re ready to build exactly what you need for your business.