Freeman Partners With Hubilo for Turn-Key Virtual and Hybrid Solution

March 11, 2022

Freeman, a leading event management company, has partnered with Hubilo, a leading virtual and hybrid event platform, to provide its customers around the world with a seamless digital component for events.

The alliance is designed to allow Freeman’s customers the ability to tap into the company’s strategic expertise and event planning know-how combined with Hubilo’s best-in-class platform as a one-stop approach to planning and managing all aspects of virtual, hybrid and in-person events. Capabilities through Hubilo include custom branding, mobile ready, personalized networking, break-out sessions, digital booths, virtual happy hours and more, with no limits on attendees, exhibitors and sessions.

The partnership is a win-win for all Freeman customers, from event organizers to corporate brands, who look to the company to plan, build and manage their whole event, according to Janet Dell, president and COO of Freeman.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Hubilo because it offers our clients a scalable service for virtual and online events while still leveraging our outstanding event management expertise,” she said. “By working with Freeman, all aspects of hybrid or digital events can seamlessly be managed regardless of size or needs, through a single team and contract.”

Hubilo’s virtual and hybrid event platform is designed for engagement by providing industry-leading features and flexibility, and both companies are known for the exceptional client experiences they provide, according to Vaibhav Jain, CEO and founder of Hubilo.

“With our focus on putting the event planner first, it makes sense that we are partnering with Freeman to create a streamlined hybrid offering for event planners to do their most creative work and bring people together across borders, languages, and cultures,” Jain said.

As Freeman continues to focus on redefining the live events industry, by working with Hubilo the company aims to combine its world-class service with its customization capabilities to bring clients a truly unique event experience and create moments that will resonate with their audiences, Dell added.

Freeman will provide consultative services to assist clients in creating their virtual and hybrid experiences, which can range from overall event strategy to the custom look and feel aligned with their brand or show. There are several options and configurations within the Hubilo platform that allow for customization.

Freeman specializes in a data-driven approach and focuses on integrated full-service solutions that leverage a 100-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

In 2021, Freeman produced nearly 1,000 events in more than 100 cities. Approximately 150 of those events were a combination of virtual and hybrid formats.

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