System and method for allocating resources and services for an event using forecasting

Abstract

A system and method for allocating resources for an event. Data is automatically imported from one or more external data sources into an event platform. The data relates to historical data associated with the event and forecast information associated with the event. The data is filtered for relevance to the event to generate filtered data. Additional data regarding the event is captured any time before a date and time associated with the event. A forecast is generated for the event utilizing the filtered data and the additional data. The forecast is updated in response to the additional data being updated or changing. Services and resources are allocated for the event in response to the forecast.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method for allocating resources for an event, the method comprising:
 automatically importing data from one or more external data sources into an event platform, wherein the data relates to historical data associated with the event and forecast information associated with the event;   filtering the data for relevance to the event to generate filtered data;   capturing additional data regarding the event any time before a date and time associated with the event;   generating a forecast for the event utilizing the filtered data and the additional data;   updating the forecast in response to the additional data being updated or changing; and   allocating services and resources for the event in response to the forecast.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 sending one or more alerts regarding the forecast or updates to the forecast including changes to the services and resources.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 registering a plurality of electronic devices with the event platform for communicating the data utilizing a plurality of different application types.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the services include at least staffing required to support the event, and wherein the resources include at least food for the event. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the services and resources further include venue location, event assets, equipment, and technical assets. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the forecast includes aggressive, moderate, and conservative forecasts for the event. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 evaluating anticipated risk, reach, and revenue performance associated with the event as part of the forecast.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 adjusting the forecast in response to the anticipated risk, reach and revenue performance associated with the event.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 sending the forecast and any updated forecasts to one or more users associated with the event in the event platform.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 updating multiple devices or service providers with the services and resources in response to the forecast.   
     
     
         11 . A system for managing events, the system comprising:
 a cloud server configured to interface with a website or applications installed on a plurality of electronic devices, the cloud server automatically imports data from one or more external data sources into an event platform, wherein the data relates to historical data associated with the event and forecast information associated with the event, filters the data for relevance to the event to generate filtered data, captures additional data regarding the event before the event, generates a forecast for the event utilizing the filtered data and the additional data, wherein the forecast includes aggressive, moderate, and conservative forecasts for the event, updates the forecast in response to the additional data being updated or changing, and allocates services and resources for the event in response to the forecast.; and   at least one database in communication with the server, the database is configured to store the data, additional data, and the forecast for the event for access by the cloud server.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the cloud server sends one or more alerts regarding the forecast or updates to the forecast including changes to the services and resources to one or more authorized users associated with the event of the cloud server. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the cloud server registers the plurality of electronic devices with the event platform for communicating the data utilizing a plurality of different application types. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the server evaluates anticipated risk, reach, and revenue performance associated with the event as part of the forecast, and adjusts the forecast in response to the anticipated risk, reach and revenue performance associated with the event. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the services include at least staffing required to support the event, and wherein the resources include at least food for the event. 
     
     
         16 . A cloud server for managing forecasting for events comprising:
 a processor for executing a set of instructions; and   a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are configured to:   automatically import data from one or more external data sources into an event platform, wherein the data relates to historical data associated with the event and forecast information associated with the event;   filter the data for relevance to the event to generate filtered data;   capture additional data regarding the event any time before a date and time associated with the event,   generate a forecast for the event utilizing the filter data and the additional data, wherein the forecast includes aggressive, moderate, and conservative forecasts for the event,   update the forecast in response to the additional data being updated or changing, and allocate services and resources for the event in response to the forecast.   
     
     
         17 . The cloud server of  claim 15 , wherein the set of instructions automatically updates the forecast in response to updates to the information and additional data. 
     
     
         18 . The cloud server of  claim 17 , wherein the set of instructions communicate a comparison of an updated version of the forecast with a forecast originally calculated in response to updating the forecast. 
     
     
         19 . The cloud server of  claim 15 , wherein the set of instructions imports data from a plurality of external data sources. 
     
     
         20 . The cloud server of  claim 15 , wherein the set of instructions evaluate anticipated risk, reach, and revenue performance associated with the event as part of the forecast.