25 things that you need to know to host successful events

There have been long sermons on how to make an event an absolute success. Forget the lectures and the dissertations, here’s your short and simple guide to a successful event!!

1. Understand your objectives and set clear, well defined goals for the event.
2. Choose the right set of people you’ll work with on the event.
3. Prepare a checklist for everything that you are going to need.
4. Prepare your budget according to the checklist.
5. Plan everything in advance. Remain a step ahead of the preparation schedule.
6. Choose a venue that suits your event.
7. Make sure you know your target audience inside out.
8. Make an initial list of invitees from past contacts and events.
9. Finalize the list to include only those who will benefit from the event.
10. Setup online event registration forms and send personal invitations to the invitees.
11. Market your event in the right directions and amongst the right people.
12. Create a social media strategy for your event on Twitter and Facebook.
13. Run a quick survey to know more about your audience.
14. Get hosts for the event and name tags for the attendees.
15. Keep in touch with the venue coordinators constantly.
16. Make sure the audio-video arrangements are in proper order.
17. Keep tabs on the quality of food that will be served.
18. Space out the different sections of the event and give time for breaks.
19. Make sure the event theme gets proper attention in the decorations.
20. Work on a feedback form that helps you understand your audience better.
21. Check final arrangements on the last day.
22. Make sure there are no last minute hiccups.
23. Present highlights of your next event at the end.
24. Give the audience something to remember you, when they leave.
25. Celebrate the event with your team. They deserve it!

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