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 | Aug 21, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Event Operations & Logistics, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
A venue that holds 1,000 people may still be too small for an 800-person event. A 500-person reception, seated dinner, keynote, conference, or product launch can all call for very different footprints. Seating is part of it. So are the stage, bars, catering, AV,... by Tim Kitchell | Aug 13, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Hotels near Moscone Center are often the best fit when guest convenience and turnkey service are the priority. Standalone venues can offer more flexibility, distinctive settings, outdoor space, and greater control over production. The right choice depends on the size,... by Tim Kitchell | Jul 30, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
Adaptive reuse venues offer something standard event spaces often cannot: a setting with a unique identity already built in. Historic properties bring architecture, texture, and a real connection to place. Industrial spaces offer scale, openness, and room to create... by Tim Kitchell | Jul 24, 2026 | Corporate Events, Planner Resources, Top Considerations, Venue Selection
A venue can look like the right choice early on. The date is available. The location works. The capacity looks right. The rental rate fits the budget, and the photos give you plenty to work with. Then the planning gets more detailed. Production begins reviewing power,...
