Create FAQ for Exhibitors
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Draft working agenda
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10/1/2023
10/13/2023
Assign deadlines/time frames
10/16/2023
Assign deadlines/time frames
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10/16/2023
1/31/2024
10/13/2023
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Design working site with branding
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9/1/2023
12/1/2023
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Set up for attendee registration Open
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Create working budget
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Create working schedule of event
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Contact CVB regarding Lodging options
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Obtain Event Insurance
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Design printables
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9/1/2023
1/31/2024
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Contact CVB for venue ideas
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Hold post-conf meeting with venue/facilities
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8/19/2024
10/31/2024
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Packing Check List
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7/15/2024
7/26/2024
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CALL FOR REGISTRATION
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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6/1/2024
7/29/2024
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS & SPONSORS
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Create contact list for potential sponsors, media sources, speakers, meetups, etc.
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2/1/2024
4/1/2024
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Obtain the finalized hotel contract signed by both parties
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Set up session/speaker files (Wufoo)
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Evaluate budget
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Finalize marketing plan with deadlines and tasks to fulfill plan
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Update registration policies and fees
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Prepare on-line registration
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Finalize web page and branding
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Sign venue contract
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Draft invitation letters to speakers
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Apply finishing touches to site before "Save the Date" goes out
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Announce registration and add to site
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Announce lodging and add to site
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Draft Save the Date email
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Send Save the Date email with links to CFP and early bird tickets
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Research potential sponsors
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Inspect venue - confirm areas being used
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Complete the social program
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Finalize banquet & hospitality arrangements
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Update crisis management plan
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Contact potential sponsors
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Evaluate budget
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Very early bird ticket price expires
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Inventory Name Tags and Conference material
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Early bird ticket price expires
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Take proposals to committee for review
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Finalize selection of topics/speakers
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Follow up with Invited Speakers for talk descriptions
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Draft Congratulations letter for CFP speakers
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Draft Provisional Selection letter for CFP speakers
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Draft Denial letter for CFP speakers
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Notify Speakers of CFP status
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Speaker confirm by date (info due)
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Send speaker confirmation email with date & time of presentation
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Announce Speakers
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Conduct venue meeting regarding set up
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Confirm photography/videography arrangements
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Order name badge holders and card stock
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Distribute press release to related organizations
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Send confirmation letters to all speakers
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Finalize budget
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Announce volunteer program
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Place orders for swag and printed items
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Speaker information due
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Process speaker/staff room reservations (before room block deadline)
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Send reminders to speakers (concerning dates/contracts, AV requirements, audio& video taping release form, etc.)
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Promote in newsletters and trade magazines
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Promote in Meetup groups in Chicago
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Finalize meeting room assignments
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Follow up with sponsors (exhibit space, conference tickets, swag, etc.)
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Develop packing list
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Determine items for hospitality center or information desk (membership information, products, local tourist information, etc)
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Request & review hotel block report
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Lodging cut off date
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Decide on all staff needs and make a chart of staff responsiblities
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Prepare evaluation forms
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Confirm Break Vendors (Invoices and orders set)
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Confirm Sponosors and when they will be presented
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Pack Banners and Mac for Miami
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Prepare registration packets/swag materials
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Conduct briefing for all staff
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Table tents for Vendors
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Place Tshirt Sizes with Name Badges
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Confirm last of Meetup/External ticket request
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Create Stipends and Thank You letters for Speakers
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Reserve 2 parking spots
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Pack materials for transport
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Finalize script
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Prepare name badges
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Request hotel room list
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Finalize staff/volunteer assignments and schedule
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Prepare and copy attendee list
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Travel to event city (as needed)
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Transport last minute materials
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Conduct final work through of venue and meet with facility staff to confirm details
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Set-up registration station
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Review invoice/graduities paid
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Conduct/Manage event
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Distribute event survey to attendees
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Manage Social Media (twitter, facebook, etc.)
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Send "Thank you" letters
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Update site/Lanyard with slides, pictures and videos
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Release post event to local news/trade magazines
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Reconcile all invoices
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Summarize attendee evaluations/survey results
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Complete post-conf report
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Send sponsor evaluations
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Reconcile income/expenses
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Event Wrap Up Summary
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