7 Must Haves for Your Next Event

A formal event can be a great way for people in a variety of organizations and industries to get together. In today’s changing world, finding a way to ensure that all people feel safe and have a good time during the event is important. There are seven things in particular that all event planners need to have in place when they are planning their next event.

Music and Other Entertainment

During any form of event, there will be a time where professional work needs to be done. However, there will also be times when you need to sit back, relax and have some fun. One of the ways that you can ensure that people will have a good time is by having great live music or other entertainment. This can help someone enjoy a great show while they are not sitting in a busy meeting. Another important part of any conference or event is choosing a great keynote speaker that is relevant for the type of meeting and will be fun for people to listen to.

Food and Drink Service

At any type of event, you need to ensure that your guests are properly cared for and are enjoying their time. Part of this includes making sure that they all have plenty of food and beverages. At any conference, formal dinner, and other events, having food stations and caterers placed throughout the event could be a great option. This can ensure that nobody goes hungry and that they remain comfortable during the entire event.

Event Application

Depending on the type of event that you intend to host, you may also benefit from having an event application. An event mobile application can have all of the information that the guests will need to have a great time. This can include having a full schedule at their fingertips, a list of attendees with an ability to contact each other through the application, and anything else that you deem to be necessary. This can help to keep all people informed about what is going on at the event.

Keep People Safe During Pandemic

As the pandemic continues to slow, the return to large conferences and other events is going to come about. During these events, it is important that you keep all people comfortable and safe. When you are going to host an event, some ways that you can do this is by encouraging social distancing, having hand disinfection stations located throughout the property, and having masks available for those that may have forgotten them. For companies that are looking for promotional items, branded masks or hand sanitizers can also be a great option to consider.

Live Streaming

While there are plenty of people that are more than willing to go to live events, there are still going to be some that will want to stay remote. As these events provide valuable education and networking benefits, finding a way to incorporate all people is important. The use of live streaming is a great way to do this. When live streaming, you can allow people from all over the world to watch the event, chat, and even watch recordings later.

Organization Software for Attendees

When you are hosting any type of event, it is important to know who has arrived and who you are still expecting. A great way that this can be done is with attendee management software. When you have attendee management software, it will contain a list of all attendees and will include contact information and necessary data about each person. When people arrive, you can check them in and provide the right information that they need. This will help you keep good track of who is still there and who you are waiting on.

Charging Stations

People today rely on the use of their electronic devices. This is even more necessary today as more work will be done electronically and through the use of apps. Having charging stations located throughout the event will allow people to charge their devices whenever needed.

Planning an event in the world today requires a lot of thoughtful consideration. When you are looking to improve the event, having these seven features and additions included could be very helpful for you and make the event safer and more enjoyable for all attendees.

Katie Gorden

Katie earned a BA in English from WWU and loves to write. She also adores hiking in redwood forests, photography, and a campfire surrounded by friends and family.

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