Event Planning Questions to Ask

The key to a successful event you are scheduling is having a well-mapped-out plan. Below are some questions that you should have answered prior to initiating your event request. Please note that some items on this list may not apply to your event.

  1. Why are you holding this event and what is its purpose?
  2. What goals do you hope to achieve by the end of the event?
  3. When and where is the event?
  4. Who is your target audience for the event?
  5. What would inspire/motivate your target audience to attend this event?
  6. How does someone register for the event, and when is the deadline to do so?
  7. What obstacles do you anticipate for this event? (other events, space availability, weather)
  8. What should attendees take away from the event?
  9. What is your budget?
  10. Who else needs to be a part of this planning?

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