Populous, a globally recognized leader in sports and entertainment venue and event design, has announced a strategic investment in OnePlan, a premier company specializing in event site and venue planning software.
OnePlan’s cutting-edge GIS mapping collaboration platform is utilized by over 50,000 events in 110 countries, offering customers up to 85% time savings. This platform streamlines the planning process for live events and venues with intuitive, collaborative mapping tools.
Their acclaimed digital twin software, VenueTwin, allows teams to visualize, plan operations, and market spaces within a virtual representation of any venue, including stadiums, arenas, conference centers, and smart cities. The web-based platform supports the event planning needs of venues of all sizes, both indoor and outdoor, and seamlessly integrates existing architectural CAD and floor plan files.
Paul Foster, Founder and CEO of OnePlan, expressed excitement about the investment, stating that it marks an exciting new chapter for OnePlan, building on their rapid growth. He emphasized that the exceptional expertise and knowledge of the Populous team will amplify the positive impact of their software, bringing numerous benefits to events and venues worldwide.
Earl Santee, CEO and Chair of Populous, highlighted the strategic nature of this investment, underscoring Populous’s commitment to digital innovation. He noted that Populous has long admired OnePlan and believes that their design and operational expertise, combined with this investment, will enhance their ability to deliver major events globally.
Nick Reynolds, Chief Global Strategy Officer at Populous, pointed out the increasing importance of virtual environments in the collaborative design process. He stressed that OnePlan has become the leading collaborative platform in 2D and 3D event planning, and that their partnership will enable Populous to offer enhanced digital twin services, improving the connection between venues, events, and their audiences before and after opening.
By partnering with OnePlan, Populous aims to further enhance its leading live event services. The collaboration will also merge OnePlan’s VenueTwin platform with Populous’s digital offerings, providing clients with unparalleled planning and visualization capabilities throughout the design phase and the entire project lifecycle.
