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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. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. 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.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools.

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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? They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival. Finalize details with 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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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools.