Event Planning & Technology Insights

Budgets, corporate goals, sponsorships—event planning can get pretty technical. However, the key to crafting memorable, meaningful experiences for attendees is to take a human-centric approach to planning.  This approach is inspired by a popular design philosophy (human-centric design, or HCD), which can be applied to architecture, user interfaces, technology, and even event planning. It combines form and function within a human context....

You know the saying, practice makes perfect! This is never truer—or more important—than with event planning. A proper run-through is vital to event success. It’s also a surefire way to reduce your pre-event headaches!  In the chaos of event planning, it’s easy to forget about or pass on an event rehearsal. We get it. There’s a lot on your mind, and you don’t have enough time as it is. However, an event rehearsal will significantly improve...

We like big budgets, and we can not lie! However, we don’t always have as much money as we’d hope for. Being a savvy event planner means knowing how to get the most out of your budget, no matter how big.  Having a strict budget doesn’t mean limiting your creativity. In fact, this challenge can push you to discover unique solutions that result in a memorable event experience. Weddings, conferences, trade shows, and other events can benefit...

More often, event planners wonder how to create a sustainable event. It can seem like the whole process has to be rethought, which is understandably intimidating. Beginning event planners may have an easier time adapting, but pros can quickly master eco-friendly event planning.  The answer to how to make your event sustainable is a lot simpler than you think! Just a few adjustments will transform every event into a sustainable sensation! Not...