Resources
Resources for people who run events.
Topic guides linking our articles, plus printable tools you can use without signing up.
Topic guides
- 01RegistrationPractical writing on opening registration, choosing ticket windows and preparing for the door.
- 02Program planningWriting for program committees and producers.
- 03SponsorshipWriting on building packages you can deliver.
- 04ExhibitionsWriting for teams running an exhibit floor.
- 05Event-day operationsWriting for the people at the door and on the floor.
Printable tools and calculators
- Event registration checklistA printable registration checklist for conference and expo organizers: before opening, while open, before doors and at the door.
- Event planning timelineA printable event planning timeline from twelve months out to the week after, for conferences, expos and conventions.
- Sponsor package worksheetA printable worksheet for designing sponsor packages: tiers, benefits, owners, deadlines and delivery evidence.
- Registration budget calculatorA free calculator for registration costs per attendee from your own assumptions: fixed costs, per-attendee costs and expected attendance.
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Free tools
Usable without an account.
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