Nextech3D.ai has accelerated the rollout of its KraftyLab in-person events platform, now operating in 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas. CEO Evan Gappelberg told Proactive that the expansion adds 12 new cities since November and positions KraftyLab to host over 1,000 workshops and demonstrations in 2026, up from 300 events this year. The company projects this broader footprint will boost event-driven revenue by 150% next year, as corporate clients and academic institutions seek interactive 3D and AI-powered experiences for product launches, R&D showcases and customer engagement programs.

Nextech3D.ai has completed the integration of blockchain payment provider BitPay into its KraftyLab, Map D and Eventdex solutions, marking the launch of its Phase 2 Blockchain Suite. The upgrade enables seamless digital-asset transactions, supports 10 different cryptocurrencies and accelerates checkout times by 40% versus legacy payment rails. Concurrent backend infrastructure improvements— including a move to containerized microservices and enhanced load-balancing — are designed to handle peak loads of up to 500,000 concurrent users across all platforms, laying the foundation for further scale in global live-event deployments.