What can a sponsor get from your event that they cannot get somewhere else for less? If you cannot answer that question in two sentences, your sponsorship pitch is likely to end in a polite rejection or no response at all. The event format is rarely the problem. More often, the process is backwards: first […]
Every conference that reaches a certain size faces the same decision: open seating or assigned seats? Often, the choice is dictated by the venue, budget or habit. Yet it affects much more than the seating arrangement. It influences how smoothly check-in runs, how well sponsors and guests of honour are accommodated, how much coordination the […]
When evaluating community events, teams often look at registration numbers first. If the room is full, the event is considered a success. That is understandable because reach is easy to report. But it is a misconception: a community is not strong because lots of people show up once. It becomes strong when the same people […]