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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place? Are you planning an event in a vacation destination?

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases for Event Success

Eventtia

Pre-Event Preparation : Turn up marketing, confirm speakers, finalize partnerships, and tweak ticket pricing for maximum attendance. Final Preparations and Rehearsals : Check every detail against your plan, have backup solutions for any hiccups, and run rehearsals to make sure everything runs smoothly. Is there enough parking?