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Simple Event Planning

The document provides a detailed template for planning an event from initial concept development through post-event activities. It outlines key steps including establishing an event coordinator, target audience and objectives, developing the program, managing registration, marketing, on-site logistics, and post-event evaluation. The template includes checklists to track responsibilities, action items, and deadlines for all event planning phases from 12 months in advance to activities taking place 1-7 days after the event concludes.

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Simple Event Planning

The document provides a detailed template for planning an event from initial concept development through post-event activities. It outlines key steps including establishing an event coordinator, target audience and objectives, developing the program, managing registration, marketing, on-site logistics, and post-event evaluation. The template includes checklists to track responsibilities, action items, and deadlines for all event planning phases from 12 months in advance to activities taking place 1-7 days after the event concludes.

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[Event planning template]

Event concept and committee formation

Name of event
Date of event
Time of event
Location of event

Event coordinator/contact person


Target audience – who
 Which group(s) is the event targeted attendee?
 What does the audience need/want to know?
 What will hold their interest?

Message – what
 What do you want to say to the target audience?
 What do you want them to know/do?

Objectives – why
Be clear about what you hope to achieve with
this event – actionable & measurable
Description of event – what

Risk assessment – what


Identify possible risks and develop strategies to
minimise risks
Evaluation criteria established
 What were our aims/objectives?
 Did we achieve what we set out to do?
 Did it come in on budget?
 What were the intended/unintended outcomes?
 How do we measure effectiveness?
 What tools do we use to measure our success?

Checklist
 Who will be involved in organizing the event
 Date/s of event determined
 Location/venue for event booked
 Target audience determined
 Message determined
 Objectives set
 Risk assessment completed
 Evaluation criteria established
Person Date to be
Early event planning [12 – 6 months prior] responsible Action completed
Develop proposed program
 Topics
 Format
 Potential leaders / speakers
Budget
 Funding sources identified
 Sponsorship
 Estimate registration level
 IEEE/Non-IEEE Break-even point established
 Establish registration fees – IEEE/Non-IEEE
 Create budget projections
MCE Conference Business Operations can provide guidance,
information, services and support for these steps

Overall event approvals –

IEEE Unit approval


 Sponsors
 Budget
 Patrons/Exhibitors
IEEE review / approval
 Contracts
 Budget
Venue Selection
 Create event specification and facility needs
 Venue identification / negotiation
 Contract development / review / approval
 IEEE review and approvals
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Registration Management
 Determine tool or method
 Payment acceptance
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Exhibitor and Patron Plans


 Define goals
 Develop benefit packages and price
 Target list
 Marketing program
 Space and equipment needs specified with venue
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Program Planning [9 months – 2 months prior]


Speakers
 Identify several speaker candidates
 Invitations
 Confirm dates
Program/running sheet/speeches
 Program finalised
 Running sheet written
 Program/running sheet sent to speakers
 Speakers fully briefed
 Opening, Closing and Housekeeping comments
prepared
 Let caterers know program - when to serve drinks/food

Marketing program [9 months – 1 month]


Advertising/Promotion
 Website developed
 eMarketing, Flyer, Social Media plans developed
 Media release –Contact the Office of Communications
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Targeted attendee list


 Past attendee/ prospect list generated/updated
 Invitation composed
 Invitation checked
 Invitations sent
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Signage/Printed Materials
 Organize as necessary
 Verify brand consistency and compliance
Value added for guests
 Copy of publication, CD-ROM
 Gifts
 Programs
 Catalogues
 Special offers/discounts
 Competitions
 Prizes
Person Date to be
Event management [6 months – 1 month prior] responsible Action completed
Space planning
 Registration needs
 Program needs
 Furniture/other needs

Food and beverage (F&B)


 Determine F&B needs
 Service style
 Menu choices
 Special dietary requirements of guests
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Audio/visual requirements
 PA system
 video
 Lapel or handheld microphone
 Lighting
 Extra electrical requirements
 Lectern
Security
 Event Disaster Plan created
 Security alerted
 Occupational health, welfare and safety concerns
addressed
 Provision of first aid
Speakers
 Re-confirm dates
 Confirm travel needs and dates
 Audio-visual needs/preferences
 Brief / Rehearsals
 Bio/Introductory remarks
Person Date to be
Onsite management [6 months – 1 month prior] responsible Action completed
Registration Management
 Onsite plan/staffing
 Badges/lanyards
MCE Event Management Services can provide guidance,
services and support for these steps

Staffing
 Extra required
 Volunteers to meet and greet guests
 Volunteer training materials and plans
Ambience
 Intro presentation, static slides, housekeeping slides
 Background music
Program/running sheet/speeches
 Program finalised
 Running sheet written
 Program/running sheet sent to speakers
 Speakers fully briefed
 Opening, Closing and Housekeeping comments
prepared
 Let caterers know program - when to serve drinks/food
Guest comfort
 Wheelchair access
 Toilet facilities
Hospitality
 Welcome signage at entrance
 Ushers briefed
 Cloak room
 Red carpet
Housekeeping
 Cleaning before and after
 On standby during the event

Person Date to be
Day of event planning responsible Action completed
On the day
 Time for set up by whom
 Time for dismantle by whom
 Dais, stage
 Tables, chairs layout
 Chair covers
 Floor plan
 VIP seating
 Book courier/transport
 Name tags
 Clear location directions
 Registration desk
 Speaker Gifts
 Exhibitor and Patron management
Person Date to be
Post event planning [ 1-7 days after event] responsible Action completed
After the event
 Debrief
 Comments on all aspects (negative and positive)
 Guest / Speaker / Volunteer feedback
 Guidelines for improvement next time
 Evaluation against criteria
 Celebration
 Gratuities
 Thank You’s – Exhibitors/Patrons, Volunteers, speakers
and committee

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