AI-Powered Event Recommender
Objective
To build an intelligent recommendation system that suggests relevant events (concerts, workshops, conferences, festivals, etc.) to users based on their preferences, location, past activity, and social trends using AI/ML algorithms.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
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| User Module | Registration, login, profile setup, interest tagging |
| Event Catalog | Browse/list upcoming events with categories (music, tech, art, sports, etc.) |
| Recommendation Engine | AI/ML-based personalized suggestions based on user history, preferences, and location |
| Search & Filter | Find events by type, date, location, popularity |
| Social Integration | Recommendations influenced by friends’ activities & trending events |
| Booking & RSVP | Users can register, RSVP, or buy tickets directly from platform |
| Admin Panel | Add/manage events, categories, view user engagement reports |
| Notifications | Alerts for recommended events, reminders, and updates |
| Feedback Loop | Users rate attended events → improves AI recommendations |
| Analytics Dashboard | For admins: user engagement, trending categories, booking stats |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React / Vue / Angular + Tailwind / Bootstrap |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB |
| AI/ML | Python (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) / MLlib |
| Authentication | JWT / OAuth 2.0 / Firebase Auth |
| Notifications | Firebase Cloud Messaging / Twilio / SendGrid |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend), AWS EC2 / GCP / Heroku (Backend) |
Workflow
Recommendation Flow
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User signs up and selects interests (categories, genres, event types).
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Event catalog is loaded → ML engine filters and ranks events based on:
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User preferences
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Event popularity/trending score
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Location proximity
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Past bookings/ratings
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User receives personalized suggestions on dashboard.
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Feedback (ratings, likes, clicks) refines future recommendations.
Admin Flow
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Admin logs in → dashboard access.
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Can add/edit/delete events with details (date, category, price, location, image).
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Monitor user engagement & booking patterns.
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View analytics on top categories & trending events.
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| User | Create profile, set preferences, browse events, book/RSVP, rate events |
| Admin | Manage events, view analytics, send notifications |
Security Features
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Encrypted passwords (BCrypt/Argon2).
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Role-based access control (Admin/User).
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JWT/OAuth-based secure authentication.
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Protection against CSRF/XSS attacks.
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Optional 2FA for users and admins.
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| User Engagement | Time spent browsing, clicks per category |
| Popular Events | Events with highest bookings & ratings |
| Category Trends | Which event categories are most popular |
| Recommendation Accuracy | CTR (Click-through rate) of AI suggestions |
| Booking Revenue | Total income generated from bookings |
What You Get
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AI-based personalized event recommendations.
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Fully functional event catalog with filters & search.
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Secure user & admin login system.
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Booking/RSVP system integrated with recommendations.
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Feedback loop to continuously improve AI suggestions.
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Analytics dashboard for admins.
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Email/SMS notification system for users.
Why Choose This Project?
This project demonstrates the integration of AI/ML with real-world event management, showcasing skills in recommendation systems, data analytics, full-stack development, and user engagement tracking. It’s highly relevant for academic, startup, and freelance use cases, as event recommendation is widely used in platforms like Meetup, Eventbrite, and BookMyShow.