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Robin Houser, Lauren Meyer and Renee Conlee (front L-R) with members of the EventBuilder team.

EventBuilder was founded by Robin, Renee, and Lauren, three women who shared a vision for making events more engaging, accessible, and impactful. Drawing on their combined experience across event management, customer service, technology, and business leadership, they saw an opportunity to help organizations deliver better event experiences without adding complexity. What started as an entrepreneurial idea has grown into a company trusted by organizations around the world, yet the hands-on, customer-first approach that inspired EventBuilder from the beginning remains at the heart of everything we do.

As EventBuilder has evolved, Robin, Renee, and Lauren have remained committed to building more than just a successful business. They have fostered a culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and genuine care for both customers and employees. Their belief that strong relationships matter more than quick wins has shaped the way we work, from the personalized support we provide clients to the supportive environment we create for our team. As a certified women-owned business, EventBuilder proudly champions diversity, opportunity, and the power of entrepreneurial leadership.

Giving back has always been an important part of the EventBuilder story. Robin, Renee, and Lauren believe that business success should create positive impact beyond the workplace, and they actively support charitable and community-focused initiatives that align with the company's values. Their commitment to service, combined with a passion for helping others succeed, continues to influence how EventBuilder grows, innovates, and engages with the communities it serves. For them, success is measured not only by what the company achieves, but by the difference it makes along the way.

Learn how it all started and where we are today.

2001

Our team was employed by the origin company, which forms a significant part of our history.

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2005 | 2010

Lauren, Renee and Robin join EventBuilder and manage the services teams.

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2006

EventBuilder Software launches, enhancing Microsoft's conferencing tools with registration, privacy, security, and data collection features.

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2016

Lauren, Renee, and Robin acquire the company, fostering a culture of compassion and integrity, which led to the company's growth and its status as a reliable partner.

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2018

Launches a complete overhaul of EventBuilder software, providing flexibility, automation tools, and scalability with Microsoft Teams to enhance its webinar and broadcast meeting features.

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2020

EventBuilder doubles in size since Lauren, Renee and Robin took ownership in 2016.

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2021

EventBuilder secures ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO 27701  (Privacy Information Management System) Certifications. 

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2021

EventBuilder becomes a Certified Women-Owned Business with the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

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2025

Surpasses 75,000 events supported.

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2026 onwards

EventBuilder continues to innovate with a new set of tools and specialized professional event services to support advanced/complex virtual events, including audience segmentation and summits in the Microsoft ecosystem.

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We aren’t the only ones excited about our women-owned, women-led company! See the latest in Eventbuilder news and learn more about who we are as a company. 

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Our Company History - Women in Tech

Did you know that EventBuilder's origins date back to the 1990s?
Learn more about our company history in this two part blog series outlining the roles of women in technology.

Women in Event Tech Part 1: A Look Back
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Women in Event Tech Part 1: A Look Back

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Women in Event Tech and EventBuilder: Looking Ahead
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Women in Event Tech and EventBuilder: Looking Ahead

4 min read