Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance. Hybrid events: Allow 4-6 months for planning. It’s important not to expect your event producer to draft this document for you.

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Rehearsal Communications Communications Preparation 230

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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Meeting Rehearsal Sponsors Virtual Events 254

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create internal and external Slack channels to enhance collaboration and teamwork before, during, and after the event. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1. Collect and evaluate vendor bids Reach out to area vendors and request proposals for your nonprofit event.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create internal and external Slack channels to enhance collaboration and teamwork before, during, and after the event. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52