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Hemal Shah
Hemal Shah is the Co-Founder of KNVI Labs. Hemal co-built the attendee lifecycle communication framework behind KATHN after identifying that most event teams lose attendance at five predictable moments — not randomly. Hemal writes about event economics, AI communication systems, and the operational patterns behind attendance optimization.
10 Best Eventbrite Alternatives for 2026 (Honest Comparison)
Looking for an Eventbrite alternative? Honest 2026 comparison of 10 event platforms — Cvent, Bizzabo, RegFox, Whova, and more. Plus where KATHN…Hemal Shah5 min read
Best Free Event Check-In Apps for 2026 (What’s Actually Free)
A 2026 guide to free event check-in apps — what's genuinely free, where the limits kick in, and how to know when…Hemal Shah4 min read
Top Event Management Companies in Dubai & UAE (2026 Guide)
A 2026 guide to the top event management companies in Dubai and the UAE — full-service agencies, brand activation specialists, and how…Hemal Shah4 min read
Corporate Event Planning: The 2026 Playbook (With AI-Era Tactics)
A complete 2026 corporate event planning playbook — timeline, budgeting, attendance confirmation, engagement, and the AI tools changing how event teams operate.Hemal Shah6 min read
10 Best Whova Alternatives for 2026 (Honest Comparison)
Looking for a Whova alternative? Honest 2026 comparison of 10 event platforms — Cvent, Bizzabo, Eventee, Grip, and more. Plus where KATHN…Hemal Shah5 min read
15 Event Industry Trends Reshaping 2026 (What Event Teams in the US and UAE Need to Know)
15 event industry trends for 2026 covering AI event ops, voice confirmation, and the US/UAE events landscape — from hybrid fatigue to…Hemal Shah6 min read
What Is the No-Show Rate? Definition, Formula, and 2026 Benchmarks by Event Type
What is the no-show rate? Full definition, formula, and 2026 benchmarks by event type. Conference, expo, gala, virtual, hybrid — what's typical,…Hemal Shah7 min read
21 Event Engagement Ideas That Actually Work in 2026 (For Conferences, Expos & Corporate Events)
21 proven event engagement ideas for 2026 — interactive sessions, gamification, AI-powered touchpoints, networking that doesn't suck. With data on what actually…Hemal Shah6 min read
Event Management Certifications: The Complete 2026 Guide (CMP, CSEP, DES, and 9 Others Compared)
The complete 2026 guide to event management certifications. CMP, CSEP, DES, CMM, CGMP — what each cert is, who it's for, what…Hemal Shah7 min read
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