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Top 8 Things to Consider When Searching for Event Venues in 2026

Top 8 Things to Consider When Searching for Event Venues in 2026

by Tim Kitchell | Mar 6, 2026 | Top Considerations

Most venue guides tell you to look for a good location, enough space, and decent catering. If you want your event to actually be a success, it is so important that you look deeper. In 2026, venue decisions are tied directly to outcomes: attendance, energy in the room,...
Executive Event Planning Checklist for High-Profile Events

Executive Event Planning Checklist for High-Profile Events

by Tim Kitchell | Feb 27, 2026 | Top Considerations

Not all events are created equal. Put a room full of decision-makers together and the stakes change quickly. Board members notice timing. Investors notice technical slips. VIPs notice lapses in security. Public officials notice crowd control. Any number of hiccups in...
Building for Goldfish: Designing Events That Capture and Keep Attention

Building for Goldfish: Designing Events That Capture and Keep Attention

by Tim Kitchell | Feb 20, 2026 | Top Considerations

Walk into any corporate event today, and you see it everywhere. Phones are out.Eyes are drifting.Side chats in the back row. Audience attention is harder to hold than ever. The average person looks at their phone about 96 times per day. (SQ Magazine) Event planners...
Why Off-Site Events Make a Big Impact at Conferences

Why Off-Site Events Make a Big Impact at Conferences

by Tim Kitchell | Feb 12, 2026 | Top Considerations

If you have ever walked a major trade show floor, you know the feeling. Bright lights. Huge banners. Music from one booth mixing with a mic check from another. Staff calling out to every passersby. Screens looping demo videos. Swag bags filling up fast. Everyone is...
How Smart Event Design Can Fuel Year-Round Content

How Smart Event Design Can Fuel Year-Round Content

by Tim Kitchell | Feb 6, 2026 | Top Considerations

Every event begins with a simple goal. Create an experience people enjoy. Planners spend a lot of time getting the details right. Flow. Comfort. Programming. Atmosphere. When those elements click, guests linger, conversations happen naturally, and people leave feeling...
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