Why I Built EntryTicket: Rethinking Event Ticketing in India
The live events industry in India has seen tremendous growth over the past decade. From music concerts and cultural festivals to experiential gatherings and community events, live entertainment has become an important part of modern urban culture.
However, while events themselves have evolved, the technology supporting event ticketing and discovery has not always kept pace with this growth.
Many organisers still face challenges when publishing events online. Writing structured event descriptions, preparing FAQs, managing event information, and ensuring that events reach the right audience often requires significant manual effort.
At the same time, attendees often struggle to discover events that genuinely match their interests.
Having closely observed these challenges within the events ecosystem, I realized there was an opportunity to build a platform that simplifies how events are created, discovered, and experienced.
This idea eventually led to the creation of EntryTicket.
EntryTicket is designed to be more than just a ticketing platform. The goal is to build smarter infrastructure for live events by combining technology, data, and intelligent systems that support both organisers and audiences.
One of the key areas we are exploring is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist both sides of the event experience.
AI Features for Event Organisers
AI can significantly reduce the time and effort required to prepare and publish events. Instead of spending hours structuring content or answering repetitive questions, organisers can focus more on creating memorable experiences.
Some of the AI-assisted capabilities for organisers include:
• AI-Generated Event Descriptions
Automatically generate clear and structured event descriptions based on basic event inputs.
• AI-Based FAQ Generation
Create relevant FAQs for attendees to address common questions about the event.
• Smart Event Content Optimization
Organize and structure event information so that it is easy for audiences to understand.
• AI-Assisted Event Publishing
Help organisers prepare event listings faster and more efficiently.
These tools are designed to streamline the publishing process while maintaining flexibility for organisers.
AI Features for Event Attendees
AI also plays an important role in improving how audiences discover and engage with events.
Rather than browsing through hundreds of listings, intelligent systems can help surface events that match a user's interests and behaviour.
Some of the AI-driven features for attendees include:
• Personalized Event Recommendations
Suggest events based on previous searches, interests, and browsing behaviour.
• AI Search-Based Event Discovery
Improve search results to show more relevant events to users.
• Better Event Information Structure
Present event details in a clearer and more organized format.
• Smarter Event Exploration
Help audiences discover events they might not have found otherwise.
The objective is to make event discovery easier and more personalized for audiences.
Looking Ahead
Building EntryTicket has been an exciting journey so far, but it is only the beginning.
The events industry is evolving rapidly, and I believe the future will be shaped by platforms that integrate technology, intelligent systems, and better discovery tools.
India has one of the most vibrant live event ecosystems in the world, and it deserves digital infrastructure that supports organisers while improving the experience for attendees.
EntryTicket is our effort toward building that future.
Kenneth Mathews
Founder – EntryTicket
Building smarter technology for the live events industry.