There is a lot that goes into planning a conference. The process is often a lot more complicated than it seems.
In this article, our professional conference organisers give you some helpful advice on what not to do. Remember that in today’s age, a poorly organised conference could easily go viral for all the wrong reasons.
Not Knowing How Many People Will Be in Attendance
You should have an approximate idea of how many people will attend the conference at least a month before the event takes place so that you can plan properly. It is always better to cater for slightly more people than you anticipate instead of not having enough resources for your attendees.
Only Promoting the Conference At the Last Minute
If you want your conference to be well-attended, you need to start promoting the event well in advance, making use of a variety of marketing channels (such as personal electronic or paper invites, social media, etc.) to ensure you reach your target audience.
No Contingency Plan in Place
As is common with any large event, things can go wrong when you least expect them to. If you do not have a backup plan in place, you could be in real trouble. You should have a contingency plan in place for any scenario that has the potential to not go as planned.
Choosing an Inconvenient Date
Choosing the wrong date is a very common mistake and can result in low attendance. It is important to think about which dates would be most suitable for your target audience and check for any overlapping events before announcing the date of your conference
Poor Communication
Good communication is at the heart of any successful event. If you want your conference to be a success, you need an open line of communication with your vendors, speakers and attendees, as a breakdown in communication could have disastrous consequences.
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