| Select Your Location and Venue |
| When choosing the date for your event, check that there are no other scheduled events for the same date and location that could conflict with your event. It is important to consider the following when choosing your location and venue,
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| Risk Management and Local Government and SIIT Requirements |
| Make sure you complete a risk assessment involving all key stakeholders prior to your event. Audio Visual Equipment Organise an equipment run through so you are comfortable and confident on how to operate all AV equipment Catering Don't forget to ask your delegates if they have any special dietary requirements and advise the Caterer. Consider "eating fads" may incur additional fees.Healthy and fresh food options are a good alternative to keep delegates minds awake and agile Remember to include contingency plans to account for all eventualities such as
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Budget |
| Prepare an event budget in advance ensuring that you have an allowance for miscellaneous costs and expenses. Remember to check to see what is or isn't included in the price of the venue. |
Event Agenda |
| Create a comprehensive event agenda outlining your event goals and develop a realistic timeline. It is also a good idea to design a plan of your venue or event site in advance. Remember to obtain written confirmation from all your event contributors. Make sure you prepare scripts or run sheets for your speakers in advance and arrange rehearsals if required. |
| Marketing and Promotion |
| Your event marketing should create a buzz around your event, get your registrants engaged and talking about it long before it takes place and maintain that momentum after it finishes. When developing your marketing plan, do your research and outline the appropriate channels where you'd like to concentrate the majority of your marketing efforts. Your event website is your biggest promotional tool. Ensure event information and content are kept up to date at all times on your website. Remember to post the event schedule, session highlights, sponsors' and contact information on your site. Don't forget to integrate your social media channels within your event website so that people can like and share your posts. Maintain consistency across your event promotions and marketing to build brand awareness throughout the event journey. |
| Participant Registration and Invitations |
| When creating your registration form remember to note what is or isn't included in the cost of registration. Alternatively, determine your guest list and consider if you have any VIPs or Dignitaries attending your event and determine their needs together with speaker and special guests. |
| Contractors |
| Remember to organise your event suppliers in advance for,
Ensure you comply with SIIT policy and have all contractors complete the Contractor Induction and any electrical equipment brought onto Campus has a current testing and tag. Remember to check your insurance to ensure you have adequate public liability cover for staff, volunteers and participants. |
| On The Day |
| On the day of your event, conduct a full briefing including the chain of command and responsibilities in case of an emergency to all staff and volunteers. Ensure all staff have a copy of the event agenda, site plan and circulate a contact list with mobile numbers for all staff members. Once your event has begun, don't forget to tweet about the event and share updates on your mobile apps to enhance the participant experience. Throughout the day, manage your contractors and co-ordinate the delivery of your event. |
| After The Event |
| After the event is over, organise the removal of all equipment and waste from the venue. Prepare a close off budget so you can evaluate the success of your event and share results with key stakeholders. Organise a de-brief session to identify key areas that worked well and areas for improvement for your next event. |
