The event management platform
behind event-day success

Built on event floors, not in a lab. Every feature is tested against the pressure of live events where there are no second chances.

2,000+
Events powered
300K+
Attendees managed
99.9%
Platform uptime

Run by event experts

Canapii is run by event experts who understand the stress that event organizers thrive on. Supported by a global team, we are on a mission to help organizations deliver engaging virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.

Canapii team collaboration

What drives us forward

Our mission

To empower all people and organizations to create and participate in meaningful experiences.

Our vision

To be the event platform of choice for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, worldwide.

Built on principles, not just code

Operations first

We build for the people running the event, not just planning it. From badge printing to live check-in, every feature is designed for the pressures of event day.

Technology + human support

Platform self-serve meets white-glove managed service. Whether you run it yourself or want us alongside you, we flex to fit your team.

Earned trust

GDPR compliant, ISO 27001 certified, 99.9% uptime - security is foundational, not an afterthought. Your data and your attendees' data are safe with us.

Meet the co-founders

Four passionate leaders who have run major events across Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the US - three of whom are women.

Steve Brazier
Steve Brazier
Co-founder · Informa Fellow
30+ years in tech events. Former Canalys CEO, led conferences for 50K+ attendees across APAC and EMEA.
Gemma Edwards
Gemma Edwards
Co-founder · VP Product & People
Led flagship events for Lenovo, HP, and Adobe. Drives Canapii's people-first culture across global time zones.
Rita Chaher
Rita Chaher
Co-founder · CEO
Decades of experience managing large-scale events across Europe and Latin America.
Eleanor Martin
Eleanor Martin
Co-founder · VP Customer Success
Specialist in cross-cultural event delivery across the US, Asia, and Europe.

A global, remote-first team

We are a remote, diverse team - spread across time zones globally. A close-knit, inclusive working environment where ideas are valued and everyone is treated with respect.

Equality
Sustainability
Innovation
Canapii global team

Recognised by the industry

Stevie Gold Winner 2023Eventex 2022 Gold WinnerSBR Technology Excellence AwardEvent Tech Live AwardSilver Award Winner 2023MarTech AwardBMA Silver Winner

Canapii cares

Canapii has been able to “give back” from its inception in 2020 by providing its service for free or at a low cost to good causes. We are proud of our role in providing support to conferences focused on peace, ethics, cancer research, fundraising, and the environment.

Every paying customer of Canapii is indirectly supporting these good causes, and together we are a force for good.

Canapii cares

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