What makes a successful event?

Here are some options on ideas to help you manage a successful event - before, during and after.

The Venue

Choose your venue carefully, will it suit your event and your delegates

Liaise closely with the venue event management team

Ask about delegate registration and delegate/event support

Delegate Management

Design and create an event website with on line booking options

Provide manual and paper based booking option

Communication to delegates of their booking and seminars/workshops they are attending

Financial Management

Set up your overall budget and a dedicated conference account

Ensure you understand what are you costs versus the income you will be generating

Keep constant track of conference account status

Session/Workshop Management

Keep a record of all delegates workshops and sessions on their booking

Monitor and keep speakers aware of number booked on to sessions

Ensure enough space for sessions/workshops is available at the venue

Exhibitions & Sponsorship

Set up an exhibition and sponsorship budget

Develop packages to sell to potential exhibitors and sponsors

Ensure you've designed the exhibition layout and adhered to health and safety regulations

Develop a simple booking form on line for exhibitors

Event Marketing & Materials

Website and marketing material give the first impression of your event

Develop materials which give your potential delegate all the key information from booking to arrival

Ensure you have exhibition/event material promoting your organisation for during the event