Pointr and Eventbase Support AAOS 2026 with Seamless Event Navigation

NEW ORLEANS – May 5, 2026

Pointr and Eventbase debuted their medical event collaboration at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, delivering a seamless, integrated navigation experience within the Eventbase mobile app. The deployment combined Eventbase’s event app platform with Pointr’s AI maps and blue dot navigation to support one of the largest healthcare events, welcoming more than 13,420 attendees.

“The ability to deliver intuitive, real-time navigation across a complex event like AAOS is critical to the overall attendee experience,” said Alonzo Warren, Event Technology and Data Analytics Strategy Lead at AAOS.

Streamlined Navigation Across 1 Million Square Feet

The AAOS mobile app, powered by Eventbase, served as the central hub for the attendee experience. By integrating Pointr Maps, attendees were able to navigate more than 1 million square feet within the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Mapping features were embedded alongside essential event information including session schedules, exhibitor directories, and key show highlights. High-accuracy blue dot positioning and multi-level wayfinding allowed attendees to confidently move between sessions, exhibitor booths, and amenities across the expansive venue.

Positive Feedback from Organizers and Attendees

AAOS organizers and attendees praised the technology for simplifying navigation and making the large-scale event easier to explore. With 13,420 attendees generating 35,628 total sessions, an average of 5.93 sessions per device and 18 minutes per session, the integrated digital experience significantly reduced friction throughout the attendee journey and enhanced overall engagement across the convention center.

“Pointr understands the level of planning and precision required to support regulated industry events, where every detail matters and the attendee experience must be seamless.” said Scott Berkley, Events Customer Advocate at Pointr. “Healthcare events operate at an incredible scale, and delivering a simple, intuitive navigation experience plays a key role in improving how attendees engage with the event.”

“AAOS is a perfect example of how technology can transform the event experience,” said Jeff Sinclair, CEO and Co-Founder of Eventbase. “By embedding Pointr’s navigation directly into the AAOS event app powered by Eventbase, we’ve made it easy for attendees to explore, connect, and make the most of their time, no matter the scale of the venue.”

Expanding the Partnership in Healthcare

The AAOS deployment represents a strategic step for both Pointr and Eventbase in the healthcare events sector. Following the success of this deployment, AAOS has signed a three-year extension to continue enhancing its digital experience, with upcoming events planned for The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas next year, followed by the San Diego Convention Center for the subsequent two years.

Building on this momentum, Pointr and Eventbase will continue to bring advanced mapping, navigation, and analytics capabilities to healthcare and other industry events, helping organizers deliver more efficient, engaging, and data-driven experiences.

About Eventbase

Trusted by the world’s largest events, Eventbase has set the gold standard in experiential event technology for more than a decade. Customers including Salesforce Dreamforce, South By Southwest (SXSW) and CES rely on Eventbase to power technology that elevates the attendee experience at their flagship in-person events.

Known for its industry-leading event app product, relied on by many of the biggest enterprise events, tradeshows and conferences, Eventbase has won “Best Event App” at the Event Technology Awards 7 times. Last year, more than 3 million attendees relied on an Eventbase event app to make the most of their event experience.

For more information, visit www.eventbase.com.

About Pointr

Pointr is a global leader in digital mapping and indoor location technology, transforming attendee experiences at world-class events. Its AI mapping engine powers interactive 3D maps, blue-dot wayfinding, and location analytics for seamless navigation and enhanced engagement. Trusted by leading events worldwide including CES, Salesforce Dreamforce and NRF’s Retail Big Show, Pointr sets the standard for indoor location accuracy and connected event experiences.

For more information, visit www.pointr.tech/sectors/events.