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TIP! - Checklist for Event Venues
The location will determine to a large extent the atmosphere, attractiveness and appeal of your event. This check-list is a useful tool to make sure that your dream venue really is suitable to host your dream event.
12 Breakout Session Ideas That Will Energise Your Next Event
Breakout sessions are no longer just filler between keynotes. They're where real engagement happens, where participants connect, learn, and create.
Stop Winging It: Master Your Event Budget With Smart Software (Not Just a Spreadsheet)
Let's be honest - Excel sheets weren't designed to handle the chaos of event planning. Yet, many organisers still rely on clunky templates and disconnected files to manage their event budgets. That approach might survive a small internal meeting, but if you're planning a festival, corporate conference, wedding or incentive trip, it's a disaster waiting to happen.
AREA 42 presents 'Dispersion'
Have you ever attended a conference at AREA 42? Located in the heart of Brussels, just steps away from the Botanical Garden, AREA 42 is a unique B2B event venue housed in the prestigious former RTT building, designed by architect Michel Polak.
7 European associations in media and event technology launch ETIA
On September 8, during the PLASA Show in London, the European associations AFIAL, APESA, AVITA, Event Confederation, PLASA, PSA, and VPLT announced their intention to join forces internationally.
How to Run a Good Event Debrief
The fresh post-event insights your team gathers are just as important as your attendees’ feedback. But how do you access this valuable information? What should you do to encourage your event team to share their...
Bestselling event book now available in English - order now!
Great news for international event professionals! Kevin Van der Straeten's successful book, EVENTPLANNER, is now finally available in a printed English version.
From Trello to Tailored Tools: Why Event Planners Need Specialised Software
If you've ever used Trello, Asana, ClickUp or monday.com to plan an event, you're not alone. These popular project management platforms have become go-to tools for teams ...
Back to (event) school: EVENTPLANNER 4 helps a new generation of event professionals
September traditionally marks the start of a new academic year. For many event students ...
Who will be the Best Event Company or Venue of 2025?
eventplanner.net is awarding the best event venues and companies for the 10th time this year. Who will win the coveted award? Vote for your favourite now.
How to Simplify the Work of Your Planning Team
We all know events are hard to plan. But what if this “by-default” thinking is mistaken? And what if we could move from the complexity of planning logistics to a more simplified way of managing events? Is this even possible?
How to Create an Event Call Sheet (Run-of-Show Schedule)
Planning an event is a complex operation with many moving parts. One of the most powerful tools professional event planners use to keep everything on track is a Call Sheet, also known as a Run-of-Show Schedule.
From ashes to euphoria in 36 hours: "We did the impossible"
"It was a complete mess, but we did it." With just 36 hours left on the clock, the Tomorrowland team built a completely new main stage after the original went up in flames.
How severe is the financial shock after the main stage burnt down? Tomorrowland insurers face millions
The fire at Tomorrowland's main stage caused millions in damage. Fire insurance should cover this. The festival has a substantial financial buffer to absorb shocks.
Tomorrowland fire: main stage completely destroyed, festival continues
A major fire destroyed the main stage of Tomorrowland in Boom this evening. Emergency services rushed to the scene and tried to get the fire under control.
How to Plan Two Events at the Same Time
Planning two events at the same time sounds crazy, we know. However, sooner or later, we all go through it. It’s one of the most stressful work experiences you’ll have.
7 On-Site Best Practices You'll Want to Remember
The moment your attendees enter the venue door of your event, they want to forget about their routines and plunge into an extraordinary environment.
A stress-free start to the new season at AREA 42
Summer holidays are just around the corner, and you're dreaming of a smooth, stress-free return to organise your upcoming events? At AREA 42, you benefit from the support of a dedicated team and ...
The Magic of Tomorrowland: Legendary Festival Launches First Indoor Spectacle in China
Tomorrowland, the world-renowned music festival born in Belgium, is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey in Asia with its first-ever indoor show: The Magic of Tomorrowland.
DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals 2025: Who Rules the Global Stage?
Which festival takes the crown as the world's ultimate music experience? Which legendary names held strong, and who crashed the party from out of nowhere?
