Event Planning & Technology Insights

We all like learning from successful people. That’s why there are things like MasterClass, professional conferences, and maybe even events themselves! It’s all about finding inspiration.  But what are the people we look up to really saying about success these days? Also what kind of inspiration and motivation can the world’s best entrepreneurs and creators offer the modern event planner? Short answer – It’s all about believing in YOU...

Planning an event while your team is remote sounds like a daunting task. While there is no substitute for chatting it up and having an impromptu brainstorming sesh with your coworker, there are some surefire ways to ensure your remote team is set up for success. So how can event planners keep their team on track when people are spread out? Also, what’s the best way to make sure their team is collaborative in meetings and not dreading every...

Event planning podcasts are everywhere, on every topic you can think of. In fact, we found literally thousands of podcast episodes for event planners streaming right this second!  But what can planners really learn from people just sitting around talking about events? That’s not planning! Also, what if you are looking for inspiration and insights into the future of how people meet? All we can say is that there’s a podcast out there for...

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. There’s no way around that. And we’ll be the first to say it was a high-pressure job to begin with.  But what’s the job like now? How have things changed for event organizers? And is it a good place to jump into career-wise? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your...

Event organizers are master problem solvers. When something isn’t working out, they know just what to do to get the event back on track (with poise and aplomb we might add).  So how do organizers stay ready for these inevitable hiccups during an event? Also, how do they stay so relaxed when the pressure is on them to fix the problem? Answer - it all comes down to preparation, lots of it. So to help you stay ready, here’s how to prepare...

Event organizers always seem to have the perfect fix when something goes wrong. Broken cables, torn banners, missing keynotes, paper cuts, you name it — they’ve got just the thing! So how do organizers make sure they have the right tool, cable, or tape people are looking for? Also, what’s in their super-secret event planner bag? Truth – it all comes down to thinking about what presenters, attendees, or anyone else, might need in a pinch. To...