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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Will the event require sponsors? Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments. What type of event will it be: live, virtual, or hybrid?

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers.

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How to Create an Event Brief (with Template)

Bizzaboo

Gather relevant information, understand the event landscape, explore similar events, study their successes and challenges, and examine various aspects such as venue options, potential sponsors, and vendors. Travel and accommodation: Attendees and speakers will be responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements.

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Moderating Online Panels — Ideas and Resources

Conferences that Work

10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. Speaker recruiting? While I’m mentioning Kristin, the best resources I know on becoming a first-rate panel moderator are her panel-focused website and short but packed book Powerful Panels. Adrian Segar.

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