Arizona Tribune - Nextech3d.ai to Showcase AI Event Operating System and Krafty Labs Marketplace at Leading EMRG Media Event in New York

TORONTO, ON AND NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 2026 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR)(OTCQB:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), through its Nextech Event Solutions division, today announced it will be lead sponsor and speaker showcasing the Krafty Labs Experience Marketplace at an upcoming EMRG Media event in New York City taking place from October 27-29, 2026.

The multi-day event will include:

• October 27: Opening Party at LAVAN Midtown

• October 28: Speaker Series

• October 29: Trade Show Floor at Metropolitan Pavilion

Showcasing the Future of Event Engagement

At the event, Nextech will demonstrate how the Krafty Labs Experience Marketplace, now fully integrated within Nextech Event Solutions, enables event organizers and sponsors to deliver interactive, data-driven engagement experiences.

Krafty Labs represents Nextech's "experience layer," complementing its broader event technology stack, including:

• registration, lead capture, analytics

• interactive floor plans and monetization tools

Internal materials emphasize that this integration enables organizers to consolidate engagement, registration, and monetization into one unified event platform.

Eventdex to Power Registration and Lead Capture

As part of the partnership with EMRG Media, Nextech's Eventdex platform will provide:

• Full event registration management

• Lead retrieval services,

• Onsite registration staff and operational support

• Lead capture system management and execution

Eventdex will also support:

• Pre-printing of exhibitor and speaker badges

• Dedicated registration check-in workflows optimized for efficiency

• Delivery of badges in advance of the trade show

Nextech3d.ai Partnership with EMRG Media

Nextech will receive as sponsor:

• An booth presence on the trade show floor

• Logo placement across all event marketing materials, including step & repeats

• A featured fireside chat speaking opportunity on October 29

• Participation in a team photo alongside keynote speakers

Driving Sponsor Engagement Through Experiences

The Krafty Labs Experience Marketplace will be featured as a central element of Nextech's presence, demonstrating how interactive experiences-ranging from trivia-based activations to hosted engagements-can be layered into events to increase participation and capture attendee insights.

Internal strategy materials highlight the ability to combine physical activation infrastructure such as LED screens with digital engagement tools to create measurable sponsor value and enhanced attendee interaction.

Executive Perspective

Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments "Events today require more than just software infrastructure - they require measurable engagement, dwell time and ROI". He continues "By showcasing the Krafty Labs Marketplace alongside Eventdex, we're demonstrating how organizers can move beyond traditional sponsorship models toward experiences that drive participation, data capture, and measurable ROI."

About Nextech Event Solutions

Nextech Event Solutions is part of Nextech3D.ai's growing suite of event technology platforms, integrating registration, lead capture, engagement, and experience delivery into a single ecosystem designed to support modern live, hybrid, and virtual events.

About EMRG Media

EMRG Media is an event production and marketing organization specializing in curated experiences, corporate events, and trade shows that connect brands with audiences through high-impact environments.

About Nextech3D.ai (OTCQB:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:1SS) is an AI-powered technology company specializing in AI event solutions, enterprise engagement platforms, and 3D modeling. Through its ecosystem, including Eventdex, Map D, and Krafty Labs, the Company provides a unified "AI Event OS" for large-scale enterprise, education, and government events worldwide. Nextech3D.AI's solutions leverage AI, data analytics, and spatial mapping to improve operational efficiency, engagement, and monetization for enterprise, government, and institutional customers.

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