Over the last decade, DEC Marketing has delivered hundreds of business events. So we’ve learnt a thing or two about the best way to find venues, contract suppliers, book speakers, generate publicity, register delegates and deliver a smooth running business event. And now, through our training programmes, we can share these insights and expertise with your events team.
This one-day course takes delegates through the basic principles of planning, promoting and delivering a successful business event. It will provide an initial, all-round grounding in managing a successful event.
Training is delivered at your organisation’s offices (or location of your choosing) and can accommodate up to 10 people. These smaller groups ensure that we keep sessions highly participative and engaging.
Who will benefit most from this course?
It is designed for those who have a role in, or the opportunity to play a part in, organising business events but who might have limited experience in doing so, including:
- PAs or company secretaries
- Marketing communications and PR coordinators
- Public sector officers
- Customer service and front line sales staff
- Industry association administrators
- Charity and voluntary sector staff
- New recruits to your events team
The course will be tailored to your specific requirements, circumstances and sector.
The core areas covered can include:
Event Planning
- Setting goals and objectives
- Choosing an appropriate event format
- Creating a budget
- Timeline benchmarks
- Event team roles and responsibilities
- Building the agenda
- Identifying topics and speakers
- Selecting venues and facilities
- Health and safety, risk assessment and insurance
- Accessibility, diversity and environmental considerations
Event Promotion
- Identifying and profiling target audiences
- The communications mix
- Direct marketing techniques
- Event web site
- Internet marketing and social media
- Sponsors and exhibitors
- Media partners and supporting organisations
- Copywriting tips
Event Delivery
- The delegate registration process
- Financial management
- Managing suppliers, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors
- Catering tips
- AV Tips
- Preparing and collecting presentations
- Delegate packs, badges, agendas, evaluation forms
- Set up and rehearsal
- On-the-day management – (meet and greet, registration desk, timekeeping, manage contractors, A.V, photos, filming, troubleshooting, packing checklist, hospitality, goody bags)
- Encouraging audience participation and involvement
After the event
- Distributing content to delegates
- Delegate evaluation report
- Thank yous
- Post event PR
- Ideas to extend the shelf life of your event
- Planning for the next event