Hosting a conference? These tips will help you prepare.
Conferences can be really valuable for an organization or association. With hundreds of people under one roof, you as conference host have the chance to impart a lot of information quickly and efficiently. Plus, attendees benefit by sharing and learning from each other.
I have attended numerous conferences. All were well-done overall, but in some cases certain aspects were lacking. If you are hosting a conference, keep these suggestions in mind to help ensure your program runs smoothly. (I offer more tips in another blog column.)