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 | Jul 16, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Not every guest experiences a great event the same way. For many, high-energy events feel exciting. The music, movement, lighting, conversation, and pace all add to the experience. For others, those same elements can quickly become overwhelming, making the event...
by Tim Kitchell | Jun 18, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Conference visibility can be very expensive. Being forgotten is even more costly. Brands invest heavily in booths, sponsorships, demos, travel, hospitality, and team time. But once the doors open, they are competing against every screen, sign, session reminder,...
by Tim Kitchell | Apr 23, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
In corporate event planning, it is easy to assume the most important part of the experience is the most visible one. -The keynote that anchors the day.-The main stage moment everyone gathers for.-The speaker or reveal that shapes the schedule around it. It makes...
by Tim Kitchell | Mar 26, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Event Industry Trends, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Not long ago, immersive events felt like the shiny new thing. Now they feel less like a trend and more like part of the new baseline for live experience design. That shift matters. In 2026, immersive events are less about novelty and more about designing live...
by Tim Kitchell | Feb 27, 2026 | Corporate Events, Event Design & Guest Experience, Planner Resources, 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...
