Events Planning Checklist
Technology continues to change how people do things, work, collaborate, share information, and how events are organized.
In this blog we cover the event planning checklist of event tech & software tools to help events planners, organizers,and managers plan, organize and execute events planning processes with ease.
1. Event Ideas & Concepts
Coming up with unique and useful ideas or concepts for the events can be a daunting task.
Below are event planning tools/ software to consider for event conceptualization.
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Internet/ Web Search
Internet/ web search i.e. Google can be the first and easy way to come up with the ideas or concepts for your event project.
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Social Media Groups
LinkedIn and Facebook have lot of groups dedicated for event professionals. You can search and join a relevant group, ask questions, some people are very friendly and willing to partcipate answers questions by the members.
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Live Polls & Surveys
Live polls and surveys can be an effective way to crowdsource the event ideas from online communities/ following on social media. Event surveys could also be sent to the organization's members or events past attendees.
There are number of event software, SaaS & No Code software solutions available in the marketplace offering different features, event planning templates and pricing options.
Most are designed for project management and business operations that can be used for event planning and task management.
Key Features Include:
- Item/ task Listing
- Task Scheduling
- Task assignment
- Task Checklist
- Custom Forms
- Progress Reports
- Data & Analytics ,
Platforms : Monday.com, Airtable, Smart Suite,
At Smart Events, we provide custom event management software solutions tailored to a clients specific needs and objectives.
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3. Graphic Designs & Event Vissuals
Yet, there are number of graphic software platforms available in the market place that can be used for event visuals including but not limited to the following:
- Floor plans & event programmes.
- Presentation decks.
- Event posters & brochures.
- Infographics & social media posts
Popupar Platforms : Canva.com, Adobe Indesign, Photoshop
4. Team Collaboration Tool
Succesful event planning requires effective communication and team collaboration.
Key Features for team communication tools & collaboration include but not limited to the following:
Common Features;
- Mobile Accessible
- Push Notifications
- In App Messaging
- File Attachements
- Email Integrations
Common Platforms : Slack.com, WhatsApp Desktop, Microsoft Teams Channel.
At Smart Events, we provide custom event management software solutions tailored to a clients specific needs and objectives.
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5. Attendee Engagement
Smart event managers/planners/organizers understands the importance of attendee engagement to create meaningful attendee/event experience and boost event ROI.
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Podcast & Webinars
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Event Portal/Website
At Smart Events, we provide custom event management software solutions tailored to a clients specific needs and objectives.
Event marketing and communication channels are crucial for every event to inform and ensure attendance.
Event Marketing & Attendee Communication Tools
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Social Media
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Email Communication
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Live Chats
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SMS
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