5 University Majors That’ll Prepare You For Event Planning

If you’re certain you want to go into event planning—and don’t already have an Event Planning Degree or and Event Coordinator Degree—what’s the best educational background to possess?

Event planning is a highly dynamic field, with the demands and knowledge requirements that vary wildly depending on what specific event industry you’re in.

Unfortunately, because of that, it can often be difficult to determine the best path to take so you can break into event planning.

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Six Must-Have Gadgets for Event Planners

As an event planner, having the right must-have gadgets for event planners can make all the difference. With the right tools in your kit, you can streamline operations, enhance communication, and ensure a seamless event experience. Whether you’re managing a corporate conference, wedding, or festival, leveraging technology is key to staying ahead in the fast-paced events industry.

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Avoid These Top Five Foods at Your Event

This may seem like a lighthearted piece, but important non-the-less. When you’re planning what food you want to serve at your event, consider more than just what’s in season, or what your attendees might enjoy. You also need to take into account whether or not the food you have in mind is the most practical choice. Certain meals are better left to restaurants than conferences, while certain events may not work with a particular menu option. The problem should be fairly clear: if you serve the wrong type of food for your event, it’s going to be messy! Clothes will […]

Importance of Health & Safety Expertise in Event Management

I’ve touched on risk management before, but never to the degree that I should have. I’d like to remedy that with today’s piece. We’re discussing precisely why it’s vital that you as an event planner are well versed in both health and safety regulations and procedures. Although you are often outsourcing many services, keeping your event safe is ultimately your responsibility. We’ll start with the obvious. As the one running the show, you need to keep an eye out for any potential safety hazards, health code violations or threats to your guests. The companies hiring you are relying on your […]

Choosing the Correct Number of Keynotes for Your Event

I’ve already spoken at length about what’s involved in hiring and retaining a guest speaker. Today, I’d like to focus on something a little different: events with multiple keynotes (and speakers). More specifically: how can you tell how many speakers your event should hire? Is there such a thing as too many presentations (or too few)? When determining the number of presentations you should ideally run (and the number of speakers you should generally hire) there’s actually a pretty significant list of details you need to take into account, and questions you need to ask. Failure to consider any one […]