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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.
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.
Workation: A Fresh Take on Teambuilding
Remember the standard team-building day - meeting rooms, trust exercises, and trust falls? Those formats still serve a purpose, but in 2025, there's an emerging alternative: the workation.
How to Plan an Unforgettable 'Networking Scavenger Hunt' for Your Event
Networking can be one of the most valuable aspects of attending a live event, but also one of the most awkward. All too often, attendees drift through networking receptions clutching a drink, hoping for a meaningful conversation but unsure how to start one. The result? Missed opportunities, flat energy, and unmet expectations.
How to Get Your Attendees to Interact More (and Better)
What makes events truly valuable and impactful? Maybe it’s the content of the presentations, or the unique experiences?
TIP! - Which Dress Code at Your Event?
In most cases, your guests will be free to dress as they please. In most cases but not always. Sometimes, a particular type of clothing will contribute to the atmosphere of your event or may be necessary because of specific (weather) conditions.
TIP! - Tips for the Invitations of Your Event
A good invitation must be eye-catching, intriguing and exciting. Try to persuade your target group with a combination of rational and emotional arguments. Why should they come to your event? How can you persuade them to give up some of their precious free time?
Small Stage, Big Effect: 5 Tips
How do you manage to put a big stage in a small space - or at least ensure that it does not seem small? Think of the sets in TV studios.
Mistakes You'll Make When You Plan Your First Event
Planning your first event is like walking through burning coal without any preparation, no matter how much you’ve read.
TIP! - How Much Drinks and Snacks Should You Provide at a Party or Event?
Nothing is so annoying for a guest as to stand hungrily before an empty buffet that has been plundered by others or to receive a microscopic piece of meat when you feel that you could eat a horse.
TIP! - Entertainment Checklist for Events
There is much more to organising your entertainment than simply finding the acts that are appropriate to your objectives, target group and budget. You also need to take account of a number of practical matters.
Get More Out of Speakers at Your Event
A good speaker takes your event to the next level. But how do you get the most out of the speakers you hire?
5 Mistakes You'll Make When You Create an Event Website
Event planners have a misconstrued idea about what an event webpage should look like. Many believe that creating a webpage is merely publishing event information.
How to run a fireside chat that everybody will enjoy
What’s the difference between listening to a great entrepreneur’s keynote speech and having a face-to-face conversation with the same person?
14 million join virtual concert on Fortnite: What this means for the future of events
Fortnite has once again redefined the limits of virtual events, setting a new benchmark with its 'Remix: The Finale' virtual concert. Held on November 30, 2024, this groundbreaking event attracted 14.3 million concurrent players, breaking Fortnite's in-game concert records.
The ultimate guide to event venue sourcing for event planners
Finding the perfect event venue for your event, conference, or meeting is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make as an event planner.
Cybersecurity in the event industry: Are we ready for the storm?
Cyberattacks are no longer a distant threat confined to tech giants or multinational corporations. According to Microsoft's 2024 Digital Defense Report, the company detects over 600 million cyberattacks daily.
5 wrong reasons for using event technology
Nowadays, planners have access to multiple digital solutions that can alleviate the logistic and event marketing workload, scaling up the outcomes. There's no shortage of event management software and apps designed to suit each professional's needs.
