1 of 1
Story summary
- Eventbrite reported a 567% global rise in phone-free events between 2024 and 2025.
- Eventbrite said attendance at phone-free events grew 121% in the same period.
- Maddy O'Connor, 29, founded NewTree Social to help users discover and attend local events.
- NewTree will remain free initially, with optional premium tools for businesses and hosts later.