by Tim Kitchell | Oct 23, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Venue Selection
Different corporate event formats put different demands on a venue. Conferences may need several sessions running at once; expos need clear routes around booths and demos; launches and celebrations may need the space to shift as the program unfolds. Compare venues...
by Tim Kitchell | Oct 15, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Case Studies, Events at SVN West, Live Events
Outset brought approximately 800 guests to SVN West in San Francisco on September 24, 2026, for its inaugural Outliers research festival. Keynotes, breakouts, and networking filled the ballroom, first-floor showrooms, and rooftop before a special live performance...
by Tim Kitchell | Sep 29, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Event data helps planners understand what their audience needs, how guests actually experience the event, and whether the program accomplished what it was built to do. Registration patterns, attendance, movement, feedback, and post-event results can expose problems...
by Tim Kitchell | Sep 21, 2026 | Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Not every event needs a venue RFP, but for those that do, details matter. At NPU, we receive these requests from the venue side, where every missing detail can affect the space we recommend, the services we include, and the price we return. A useful RFP shows us how...
by Tim Kitchell | Sep 10, 2026 | Event Case Studies, Events at The Mint, Live Events, Top Considerations
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