Case Study - Cebby

Overview

Cebby is an innovative event aggregation platform that simplifies event discovery in Cebu. Built as an open-source project during Hacktoberfest 2024, Cebby leverages AI to curate relevant events, making it easier for users to find and attend activities that truly matter to them. Unlike traditional event listing platforms, Cebby focuses on personalized recommendations and user engagement.

Challenge

Before Cebby, event discovery in Cebu was fragmented. People relied on Facebook events, Meetup, Eventbrite, and other platforms, often missing out on events that aligned with their interests. Organizers struggled to reach the right audience, and attendees had no centralized, intelligent way to track and plan their event participation.

Solution

Cebby was designed to solve these challenges by:

• Aggregating events from multiple sources (Facebook, Meetup, Eventbrite, Lu.ma, etc.)
• Using AI to recommend events based on user interests, location, and engagement history
• Offering a seamless, mobile-optimized platform for browsing, saving, and tracking events
• Providing organizers with analytics to understand audience engagement

Implementation

• Tech Stack: Built using Astro.js and hosted on Cloudflare, Cebby integrates with Supabase for scalable data management and AI-driven recommendations.
• User Experience: The platform was optimized for both web and mobile users, ensuring accessibility across devices.
• Community Involvement: Cebby encouraged open-source contributions, making it a community-driven project.

Results

• Increased Engagement: Users found relevant events more efficiently, leading to higher attendance rates.
• Organizer Benefits: Event organizers gained better insights into audience preferences and engagement.
• Growing User Base: Cebby quickly gained traction among Cebu’s tech and startup communities, with plans to expand into other event categories like arts and food.

Future Plans

• Expanding data sources to include more event platforms
• Introducing ticketing and RSVP management
• Enhancing AI-driven recommendations with user behavior insights
• Possible monetization to support the platform through premium organizer features

Conclusion

Cebby is transforming how people discover and attend events in Cebu. By leveraging AI and community-driven development, it provides a seamless and intelligent solution for event-goers and organizers alike. As the platform evolves, it aims to become the go-to resource for all event-related activities in the region and beyond.

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