Planning

Practical aspects of organising conferences, from booking speakers to managing registration. Articles cover budgeting, scheduling, technical requirements, catering arrangements, and coordination of multiple suppliers.

Accommodation for Conference Guests

Help your conference guests find accommodation near your venue without booking it yourself.

Arranging Conference Catering

Balance feeding your conference guests well without blowing your budget by planning catering needs before talking to venues.

Arranging Technology to Support a Conference

Set up the right tech setup so your conference speakers can present smoothly without last-minute complications.

Audio-Visual Facilities for Speakers

Most conference speakers use computers for presentations now, but flipcharts and overhead projectors still have practical advantages in certain situations.

Booking Speakers for a Conference

Find speakers for your conference by tapping industry associations, company executives, and understanding what motivates them to say yes.

Broadcasting a Conference Over the Internet

Stream your conference live online with digital recording and broadband to reach attendees who can't be there in person.

Finding the Right Conference Venue

How to pick the right conference venue by defining your needs and priorities before searching for options.

Hiring Conference Staff

Most conference organizers can't staff everything in-house, so knowing when to hire a planner versus agency workers helps you budget and plan better.

Managing Attendees' Conference Information

Keep attendee data organized and compliant with data protection rules when managing conference registrations.

Marketing Public Conferences

Get people to attend your public conference by marketing it through the right channels and building on solid foundations.

Planning and Organising a Conference on a Small Budget

Put on a professional conference without breaking the bank using these practical cost-cutting tips.

Publicity Planning for a Conference

Set up press rooms and facilities to make sure journalists and conference staff can access publicity materials easily.

Setting a Conference Agenda

Get your conference agenda approved early by drafting a skeleton plan with realistic timings for sessions, breaks, and registration.