EventConnect

About EventConnect

EventConnect is a sports and recreation technology company located in downtown London that provides all-in-one sports tournament management software. The business serves tournament directors, rights holders, destinations, and hotels across Canada and the United States, with a specific focus on managing the complexities of amateur team sports travel. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline event organization, including registration, rostering, and payment processing through its EventSuite platform. They provide a centralized payment gateway called EventCollect and a dedicated accommodations platform known as HousingConnect, which allows for private-label travel booking. Other specialized services include CustomConnect for integrating specific features into existing technology, PartnerPlus for growth planning, and CityConnect for generating economic impact data. Additionally, the company provides a branded mobile app solution for participants and a dedicated staff support service called EventSuccess. Founded in 2013 to empower youth sports through technology, EventConnect is a privately held organization led by CEO John D'Orsay. The company describes its mission as advancing the ease and efficiency of sports tournament management through innovative technology and unparalleled service. The team is composed of professionals with experience in scalable technology, sport management, hotel operations, and finance. EventConnect claims to support over 9,000 events per year across 800 cities, connecting with 30,000 hotels and 350 partners.