Blackthorn Events
If running an event means filing a request every time you need a new ticket type, session, or form, you’re not alone. Most event platforms make you choose: capable but hard to learn, or easy to use but outside your CRM, with data that sometimes syncs back in. Blackthorn Events is the event management platform that runs natively in Salesforce. And now it’s built for the person running the event. Meet Forge Forge is Blackthorn’s web-based workspace for building and running events end to end. Work in your browser, without learning Salesforce screens or waiting in an admin queue. Set up a new event or clone one that already worked, then manage sessions, speakers, sponsors, staff, tickets, registration forms, attendees, scheduled emails, budget, and reporting from one place. Event pages that look like your brand Page Designer, built into Forge, lets you drag and drop to build your event page. No CSS and no developer. Sessions, speakers, and tickets pull in automatically and stay current as your event changes. Theme presets, custom fonts, translations, a responsive preview, and a built-in accessibility scanner help you publish a page that’s on-brand and accessible in one pass. Your data never leaves Salesforce Here’s what makes Blackthorn different under the hood. Every registration, payment, and check-in is a Salesforce record from the moment it’s created. No middleware, no export, and no sync job can fail. You sign in to Forge with Salesforce, and your org’s permissions and sharing rules still apply, so your admin keeps control while you run the event. Everything else you can count on - Registration for free and paid events, from small webinars to multi-day conferences - Secure attendee checkout through Blackthorn Payments, including credit card and ACH - Mobile check-in with QR code scanning and badge printing - Email and SMS to registrants and attendees, tracked on each contact record - 40+ prebuilt reports and dashboards to prove event ROI with data leadership already trusts "Using Page Designer feels like switching from a PC to a Mac. It’s beautiful, it’s intuitive, and we were able to jump right in without needing someone to walk us through it." Charlotte Strickler, Director, Special Events Strategy, Purdue for Life Foundation Blackthorn was named Salesforce.org ISV Partner of the Year for Education (EMEA and AMER). Forge is included with Blackthorn Events; no separate purchase required. Good software doesn’t need a manual. Now Blackthorn’s doesn’t either.
Average Rating: 4.5/5.0
Total Reviews: 222
How Do G2 Users Rate Blackthorn Events?
- Ease of Use: 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- Event creation: 9.3/10 (Category avg: 9.1/10)
- Event website creation: 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10)
- User registration process: 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
Who Is the Company Behind Blackthorn Events?
- Seller: Blackthorn.io
- Company Website:
- Year Founded: 2015
- HQ Location: New York
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LinkedIn® Page: www.linkedin.com
98 employees on LinkedIn®
Who Uses This Product?
- Top Industries: Non-Profit Organization Management, Higher Education
- Company Size: 45% Medium, 40% Small
What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Blackthorn Events?
AI-generated summary from verified user reviews
Pros
- Users appreciate the user-friendly event management features of Blackthorn Events, ensuring seamless event organization and communication.
- Users praise the excellent customer support of Blackthorn Events for prompt and effective issue resolution.
- Users appreciate the ease of use of Blackthorn Events, making event management straightforward and efficient.
- Users appreciate the Salesforce integration of Blackthorn Events, streamlining processes and enhancing event management efficiency.
- Users value the easy setup with Blackthorn Events, appreciating its simplicity and excellent onboarding assistance.
Cons
- Users find difficult customization challenging, hindering effective registration and navigation throughout the Blackthorn Events platform.
- Users find the form design cumbersome, struggling with backend registration and navigation complexities for event management.
- Users experience slow customer support and find navigation and event management to be cumbersome and less efficient.
- Users express concerns over limited customization, wishing for better control and more creative options in event templates.
- Users experience slow customer support and difficulty with event navigation, impacting overall event management efficiency.
What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Blackthorn Events?
"Real-Time Mobile Check-In That Keeps Salesforce Attendance Accurate"
Rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
— Jimmy A.
"Seamless Salesforce Integration and an Intuitive Event Builder"
Rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
— Begonia S.
