So you want to plan a technology event? Start your adventure here.
What kind of event do you want to have?
How to assemble and organize your team
Creating a budget
Deciding on your event planning timeline
Find a venue for your event
Raising money and paying for things
Recruiting volunteers and managing them
Setting the event format and schedule
Advertising! Making sure the right people will show up
Tickets and registration
Getting insurance, dealing with liability, and what to do when things go wrong
Prioritizing: must haves vs. nice to haves
Event materials and communicating with attendees
Setting up on site: venue logistics
Keeping things safe, fun, and welcoming: codes of conduct, after parties, considerations for serving alcohol
Continuing on: how to keep the momentum once your first event is over