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Budget, sponsorship, venue, and accessibility – there are lots of things event creators need to consider when planning an event. But let’s take it back to the basics. The very first thing to decide on is the kind of function you want to hold. Recently, virtual and hybrid events have become hugely popular, and many types of live events can be taken online. So what event ideas are there? From virtual and corporate to fundraisers and festivals, here’s the lowdown on the most common categories.
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We hear the term “corporate event” all the time, but what does it actually mean? Put simply, a corporate event is an activity that’s organised by a business and is intended for employees, clients, stakeholders, a charity, or the public. The intended audience usually depends on what the aim of the event is – for example, to launch a new product or service, to celebrate the achievements of staff members, or to demonstrate expertise within a specific field. Some types of corporate events will be held quarterly or annually, while others might be a one-off activity – perhaps to coincide with an important announcement or to present an award.
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Conferences tend to be much more complex events with multiple speakers and sessions across a number of spaces within one or more venues. With the aim of encouraging conversations and offering people a platform to share their expertise, conferences are one of the most fruitful types of business networking events, usually beginning with a keynote session before moving to interviews, roundtables, and panel discussions. Preparing to welcome your guests can seem like a huge task, but the Eventbrite Organiser app can help with contact-free check-in and sales.
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A seminar is organised with a specific target audience in mind and aims to convey highly relevant information. This type of event can be held at a community space, your company headquarters, or even online via a platform like Zoom or Vimeo. It’s typical for a single speaker, or a small number of speakers, to address the audience, so researching speakers and approaching potential sponsors should be high on your seminar planning checklist.
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Trade shows offer a chance to showcase your latest product and introduce your brand to other businesses or the general public. As the focus is on displaying or exhibiting products, trade shows usually take place in spacious venues with room for lots of vendors. As a result, they present a great opportunity to generate sales leads.
While many business-to-business (B2B) events will fall into one of the three categories above, it’s important to consider the value of workshops and training sessions, too, as they can help businesses connect with both staff and the public. Whether you want to bring together employees to brainstorm ideas or help your target audience to better understand your product, these types of corporate events offer the equivalent of a collaborative classroom where the emphasis is firmly on learning.
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From a get-together with old classmates to an event that marks an important anniversary, reunions are often highly personal occasions. It can include things like speeches, a DJ playing songs everyone used to dance to, a slideshow of old photos – essentially, the event should help people reminisce. Hiring a photographer and videographer will help to record the new memories being made. And if invitees are living in destinations across the world, making your reunion a virtual one will give everyone the opportunity to attend.
A great event creator will always find an excuse to celebrate, and hosting a themed party can really help when it comes to making decisions around the types of event marketing, decorating, and catering that you opt for. From intimate gatherings to larger online events, a creative idea could be timeless – think Alice in Wonderland, superheroes, a murder mystery – or align with a particular date or fun occasion like Eurovision.
Virtual events take place online, where attendees are able to join in from the comfort of their own homes. A growing (and necessary) event type in recent times, online events are here to stay as an ideal way to boost your business. One of the biggest advantages of online events is the ability to reach a larger audience, as you’re not restricted by geography. There are also budgetary benefits such as not having to pay for venue rental or catering, along with fewer concerns about physical accessibility.