Through the AIPC x CAST Startup Showcase, we bring tomorrow’s venue technology to the people running venues today.
The showcase highlights early-stage companies building practical tools for convention centres and major events. These startups address real operational challenges: fragmented planning, disconnected systems, compliance pressure, and increasing demands on efficiency.
For AIPC members, this means early visibility into emerging solutions and the opportunity to engage before these tools become mainstream.
Tech Spotlight: Wiingman
Major events are complex environments. Planning is often spread across emails, spreadsheets and multiple systems, leading to unclear approvals, inconsistent documentation, and limited risk visibility.
Wiingman is an AI-powered operating system designed for major events. It centralises planning, documentation, risk management and approvals into one structured platform.
Teams can:
• Generate stakeholder-ready documentation quickly
• Surface risks and compliance requirements early
• Record decisions clearly
• Maintain an audit-ready event record
Wiingman is already trusted by organisations such as Cricket Australia, Red Bull, NRL and Samsung. For venues exploring more integrated delivery systems, this is a practical example of AI creating operational value.
Industry Insight: AI Agents on the Rise
Beyond individual tools, a broader shift is underway.
OpenClaw, a newly launched open-source AI agent framework, enables AI models to operate in their own virtual workspace, managing tasks such as inbox monitoring, reporting, data updates and compliance checks.
Unlike traditional chat-based tools, AI agents can:
• Execute recurring operational tasks
• Connect systems independently
• Draft structured reports
• Maintain contextual memory
While still evolving, this signals a step toward automated operational support for venue teams, particularly where efficiency gains are critical.
As with any emerging technology, security and governance remain essential. Best practice includes sandboxed environments and carefully scoped access controls.
Get Involved
If you would like to learn more about Wiingman or explore how CAST supports technology adoption across the events industry, you can connect directly with CAST General Manager Gav Parry (gav@the-cast.org).
The AIPC x CAST collaboration is designed to keep members informed and future-ready as technology reshapes venue operations.
