Curated 2026 AI tool stack for event planners — what works for vendor communications, client proposals, run-of-show documentation, what to skip, and what the right combined stack looks like.
Event planners should focus on tools that handle vendor communications, client proposals, run-of-show documentation. The recommended stack runs under $150/mo for solo or small team. Most professionals overspend on tools they don't use; focus on 2-3 daily-driver tools rather than a bloated stack.
For event planners, three tools handle 80% of the work:
Total: under $150/mo for solo or small team. Replaces 5-10 hours/week of repetitive work in most cases.
As you scale beyond solo, add tools in this order: