Authors: Milan Bhimani, Treesha Bacchuwar, Asst. Prof. Himanshu Tiwari, Sadap Bibi, Zinal Shah
Abstract: The rapid growth of digital platforms has transformed the way people discover and participate in local events. However, existing event discovery systems often focus on large-scale gatherings, neglecting hyperlocal activities rel- evant to smaller communities such as college campuses. This paper presents the design and development of a Hy- perlocal Event Finder System, a web-based platform that leverages geolocation and interest-based filtering to provide users with real-time access to nearby events. The system is built using a full-stack architecture with React.js for the frontend, Express.js and Node.js for the backend, and MongoDB as the database.It integrates user authenti- cation, event management, and recommendation features to deliver a seamless experience. Testing and evaluation demonstrate that the platform effectively addresses acces- sibility, scalability, and usability challenges, making it a promising solution for students and community members seeking context-specific event engagement. Future work will enhance personalization through advanced recommen- dation models and mobile application support.
