How Many Staff Do You Really Need On-Site to Execute a 3-Day Conference?

There’s a growing discussion in our industry about how many people it really takes to run an event. We’ve seen everything from understaffed scramble-jobs to over-inflated crews, but the truth lies somewhere in the middle—and it’s based on strategy, not guesswork. Let’s break down a realistic, boots-on-the-ground example: a 3-day conference with 400 attendees, including…

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Ask With Purpose – The Real Power of Event Surveys

Ask with purpose

How do you know what your attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers really want?
You ask. Then you listen. Then—you act.

Surveys often get a bad rap. Too long. Poorly timed. Overused. But when done well, they’re your most powerful planning tool.

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