{"id":23331,"date":"2020-06-26T12:55:22","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T12:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/planning-a-virtual-conference-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T11:11:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T11:11:33","slug":"planning-a-virtual-conference-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/planning-a-virtual-conference-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Virtual Conference Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"introduction\">\n <h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"image-content\">\n  <figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/343710a8-d512-4ae8-b5a3-fd15b19329e2\/s5GjODtGEicwi6SGF2RLRA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ps-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com\/343710a8-d512-4ae8-b5a3-fd15b19329e2\/s5GjODtGEicwi6SGF2RLRA.png\"> <\/a><!-- No caption -->\n  <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-blockquote\"><em>\"The evolution of technology has provided virtual events the power to cut your costs dramatically, boost your reach globally and position your business innovatively\" - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/8-steps-to-host-a-successful-virtual-event\/#:~:text=A%20virtual%20event%20is%20an,via%20a%20visually%20rich%20interface.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">8 Steps to Host a Successful Virtual Event<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vfairs<\/a><\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n  <p>Conferences are usually run on an annual basis for different purposes, such as generating more sales, increasing brand awareness, and boosting employee motivation.<\/p>\n  <p>Traditional conferences are incredibly costly, time-consuming to organize and run and, as a result, place immense pressure on the shoulders of conference planners to get it right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Virtual conferences cost less to run, can reach a wider global audience, and are better for the environment as no one needs to travel. But, they still require an enormous amount of planning and are still expected to generate results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>This is why <a href=\"http:\/\/process.st\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a> has created this planning a virtual conference checklist. This checklist covers all the tasks involved in planning and executing a virtual conference, from finding the right streaming platform to hiring the perfect host and speakers to engage your attendees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>To make sure your conference generates results and meets expectations, we've also made sure that this planning a virtual conference checklist gives key conference stakeholders the chance to review and approve various tasks, such as the budget and the conference content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <h4>Who is Process Street?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n  <p>Process Street is&nbsp;<strong>super-powered checklists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <p>It\u2019s the easiest way to manage your recurring tasks, procedures and, workflows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-using-template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">Create a template<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-run-a-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">run individual checklists&nbsp;<\/a>for each member of your team.<\/p>\n  <p>Check tasks off as you work through them, set deadlines,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">add approvals<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">assign tasks<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">track each team member's progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/zapier-examples\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\">connect to thousands of Apps<\/a>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/app\/zaps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zapier<\/a>&nbsp;and automate your workflows even more.<\/p>\n  <p><em><\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-checklist-details\">\n <h2>Enter checklist details<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Enter the checklist details by filling out the below fields.<\/p>\n  <p>This will allow the conference planning team, or internal stakeholders, to pick up this process and know who to contact if they have any questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Your name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Your email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Your contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Checklist start date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference stakeholders <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-details\">\n <h2>Conference Details:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"select-the-conference-team\">\n <h2>Select the conference team<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Select the members of the conference planning team, using the member's field below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Members of the conference planning team <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>As well as your planning team, you may also need support from the following departments <strong>during<\/strong> the conference:&nbsp;<br><br>\n   &nbsp;- IT technician\/support<br>\n   &nbsp;- Customer service&nbsp;<br>\n   &nbsp;- Marketing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Therefore, it's a good idea to get their contact details and make sure they are on standby should you need them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> IT support name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> IT support contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> IT support email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Customer service&nbsp;representative <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Customer service&nbsp;representative contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Customer service&nbsp;representative email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Marketing contact <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Marketing contact number <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Marketing contact email address <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pick-the-conference-theme\">\n <h2>Pick the conference theme<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Chances are the theme of the conference has already been decided, but make sure it's will inform and motivate your potential attendees.<\/p>\n  <p>To help you check that the theme is right for your company and your potential attendees, answer these questions, and confirm the final conference theme in the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Why are you doing this conference?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Why is this an important theme to cover?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How would your attendees benefit from this conference?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How would the company benefit from this conference?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference theme <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-the-conference-goals\">\n <h2>Set the conference goals<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve with this conference and also what you want your attendees to experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>The below questions will help you think about what you are wanting to achieve, and why, with this conference<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Make sure your goals are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/pages\/article\/smart-goals.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SMART goals.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     What do you want your attendees to gain from attending the conference?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     What do you want your brand to gain from hosting this conference?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want to increase brand loyalty?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want to introduce your audience to a new and exciting way of doing things?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want to increase sales?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference goals <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"share-the-conference-goals-with-the-team\">\n <h2>Share the conference goals with the team<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>It's important that all members of the conference planning team are aware of these goals so that everyone is working towards the same thing.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br><strong>So, share these goals with the rest of the team.<br><br><span style=\"color: #e15951;\">CONFERENCE GOALS<\/span><br><\/strong>{{form.Conference_goals}}<strong><br><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"determine-your-target-audience\">\n <h2>Determine your target audience<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>The better you can identify the people that might want to attend your conference, the better you can shape the conference to meet their interests.<\/p>\n  <p>Establish your target audience's key characteristics and key expectations in the field below.<\/p>\n  <p>Before you do this, think about the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Why are they likely to attend?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Where are they coming from?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     What do they want to experience?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     What conferences might they have attended previously? *\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-success\"><em><strong>* if you think your target audience has attended similar events\/conferences in the past, research these to get a better idea about what they might be expecting<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Summarize the key characteristics and expectations of your target audience <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"brainstorm-conference-format-ideas\">\n <h2>Brainstorm conference format ideas<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>With the planning team, walk through your virtual conference and write down everything you picture having there eg. breakout sessions, speakers, music, virtual meet-ups, rooms for networking etc...<\/p>\n  <p>Answer these questions to help you come up with some ideas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want the audience to engage?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want attendees to be able to go from a virtual room to another?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Will you run webinars?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How will the attendees communicate to each other and the presenters?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      6\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Will you include panels and forums?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      7\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How will attendees interact with panelists?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      8\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     What do you expect to charge for the event?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      9\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How many days will your conference last?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      10\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Will each day be full, half, or quarter days?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      11\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     How many guest speakers can you expect to participate in the event?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      12\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Is your conference going to be hosted by a single presenter?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"develop-a-detailed-conference-plan\">\n <h2>Develop a detailed conference plan<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once you've brainstormed all potential ideas, write up a detailed conference plan and upload the document into the field below.<\/p>\n  <p>Once you've done this, it can be sent for stakeholder's approval in the next task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference plan document <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Summarize the key parts of the conference so you and the rest of the team can check back at the plan easily and quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference plan summary <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval\">\n <h2>Approval:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Develop a detailed conference plan<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-budget\">\n <h2>Conference Budget:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-the-expected-income\">\n <h2>List the expected income<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Record all the anticipated income streams you plan to have coming in, in the fields below.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>This information will be sent to the conference stakeholders for approval.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Income stream 1 (eg. sponsorship, ticket sales etc..): <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Expected income: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Income stream 2 (eg. sponsorship, ticket sales etc..): (Copy) <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Expected income: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To add more revenue streams, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-adding-form-fields\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">these instructions<\/a> on how to add additional fields to this task.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-the-direct-costs\">\n <h2>List the direct costs<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Include a breakdown of all the costs that directly relate to the production of the virtual conference.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\" style=\"text-align: center;\">As with any conference, <em>things are bound to change in the planning and execution process. These changes affect the budget, so make sure to update your budget as changes are made for an accurate picture<\/em><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This information will be sent to the conference stakeholders for approval.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Direct cost 1 (eg. production, technological, or marketing): <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Expected direct cost 1 amount: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Direct cost 2 (eg. production, technological, or marketing): <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Expected direct cost 2 amount: <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-info\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To add more direct costs, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-adding-form-fields\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">these instructions<\/a> on how to add additional fields to this task.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-1\">\n <h2>Approval:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">List the expected income<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">List the direct costs<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-logistics\">\n <h2>Conference Logistics:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"select-a-conference-date--time\">\n <h2>Select a conference date &amp; time<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Choose a date and time for the virtual conference and enter this information into the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\">Try and schedule your virtual conference for a time that works well for attendees in different time zones.<br><br>\n   Although if you\u2019re planning to record the webinar, don\u2019t worry about this too much.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference start date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference start time <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference finish date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference finish time <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-timeline-of-activities\">\n <h2>Create a timeline of activities<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Using the date\/s of the conference, create a timeline and plan in all the various activities that need to happen from now until that time.<\/p>\n  <p>Upload this timeline into the field below so all the team can access it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">These are all the activities that you need to organize for your conference:&nbsp;<br><br><strong>{{form.Conference_plan_summary}}<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">The conference will run from:&nbsp;<br><br><strong>{{form.Conference_start_date}} to {{form.Conference_finish_date}}<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload the timeline of activities <\/label>\n   <div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-technical-requirements\">\n <h2>Conference Technical Requirements:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"decide-if-you-are-live-streaming-or-prerecording\">\n <h2>Decide if you are live streaming or pre-recording<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You need to decide if you are planning to run the conference as a live event or pre-record and upload it to Youtube for people to pick and choose what they want to watch and when.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>There are a number of pro's and con's to both approaches, but to summarize:&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Live streaming<\/strong>: Live streaming is often the backbone of virtual events, and it can be a very effective way to replace in-person presentations and sessions.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Pre-recording:<\/strong> What pre-recorded sessions may lack in real-time engagement they make up for in production value, as they benefit from the ability to be edited or enhanced.<\/p>\n  <p>If you're struggling to make a decision, these questions may help.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Are you broadcasting from a studio or at home?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Will each speaker come on live from home?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Are you accommodating lots of different time zones?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Are there likely to be connectivity issues?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Are you live streaming the conference? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-a-streaming-software-platform\">\n <h2>Choose a streaming software platform<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Choose a streaming software platform. If you're unsure where to start with this task, have a read of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/how-to-live-stream\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this article.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n  <p>The size of the conference you are planning and the number of attendees you anticipate will attend will dictate how robust your hosting solution needs to be, but something like Zoom works for most.<\/p>\n  <p>Zoom is one of the most-used virtual conference platforms around. It\u2019s super intuitive and has a low learning curve. That means it\u2019s more accessible to your audience, who may be less comfortable with technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What software are you using to stream the conference? <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-success\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Make sure you set-up and test the audio &amp; visuals now so you can catch and resolve any problems!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-your-screen-casting-software\">\n <h2>Choose your screen casting software<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Choose the screencasting software that you want to use to record the conference. If you're unsure where to start with this task, have a read of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/free-screencasting-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this article.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n  <p>Here are a couple of free options to get you started:&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Quicktime With Mac<\/strong><br>\n   Quicktime is one of the best free screencasting apps you could hope for in terms of ease of use and speed of recording and saving.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>OBS With Windows<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>\n   OBS Studio is a tool primarily used to stream on sites like Twitch, which also has a \u201crecord\u201d feature.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-your-interaction-software\">\n <h2>Choose your interaction software<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Depending on what your conference plan involves, you can choose a comprehensive platform such as <a href=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Whova<\/a>, or a chat-only solution such as<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Slack<\/a> to encourage interaction amongst attendees, hosts, and speakers during your conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Here's a reminder about the interaction points you're planning to include at your conference:<\/p>\n  <p><strong>{{form.Conference_plan_summary}}&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>Enter your chosen interaction tool into the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Interaction software <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-up--test-your-interaction-software\">\n <h2>Set up &amp; test your interaction software<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-danger\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>So you are prepared and fully understand how the software works, begin the set-up of this software now so you can catch and resolve any problems.&nbsp;<br><br>\n    Set up a room \/ group for attendees so they can network before, during, and after the conference&nbsp;<br><br>\n    Set up a speaker\/host only area so you can chat with the speakers and host before, during, and after the conference about any changes or issues <br><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"decide-if-you-need-a-conference-app\">\n <h2>Decide if you need a conference app<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Conference apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appypie.com\/event-app-builder\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AppyPie<\/a> are great for providing attendees with easy access to content, and for notifying you about things like attendee feedback and ROI.<\/p>\n  <p>But they can come at a cost and they aren\u2019t needed for every conference.<\/p>\n  <p>Look at your conference plan and assess whether you feel the conference would benefit from an app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>{{form.Conference_plan_summary}}<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Do you need a conference app? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"select-your-conference-app\">\n <h2>Select your conference app<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Decide what you need the app to do before you choose the right app for your conference<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Are you wanting it mainly for push notifications?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Are you looking for crowd-sourcing?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want the ability to network?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Do you want to introduce things like live polling?\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Here are some conference app options, provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pathable<\/a>, to&nbsp; get you started:&nbsp;<br><br><\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#aloompa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aloompa<\/a> - Best Mobile Event App for Festivals<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#teem\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teem<\/a> - Best App Builder for Meeting Room Management<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#eventmobi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eventmobi<\/a> - Best Event App for Flexible Pricing<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#10times\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10Times<\/a> - Best Conference App for Global Event Discovery<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#busyconf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BusyConf<\/a> - Best Conference App for Simple Scheduling<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#whova\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Whova<\/a> - Best Mobile Event App for Going Paperless<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#grupio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grupio<\/a> - Best App Creator for University Events<\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/event-blog.pathable.com\/mobile-event-apps#eventdrive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eventdrive<\/a> - Best App Builder for Outside-of-App Functionality<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>Once you've chosen your app, record it in the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference app <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-danger\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Be sure to add any costs to the budget!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-contributors\">\n <h2>Conference Contributors:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"hire-your-host\">\n <h2>Hire your host<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>You will need someone to start and close the event, introduce the speakers, and keep the attendees up to date with what's coming up next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>You could either hire a professional host to do this or it can even be an in-house staff member.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Either way, make sure the host has the following qualities:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They speak clearly\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They are personable and able to hold attention\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They can respond to questions, fielded through social media\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They can introduce speakers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They feel comfortable looking straight into the camera\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      6\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     They can respond at the spur of the moment to unexpected events\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once you've found the perfect host, add their name into the field below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Host name <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-speakers\">\n <h2>Research speakers<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Next, you need to choose your guest speakers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>It\u2019s important that you choose the right people to speak at your conference as they need to attract attendees and keep them engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Research potential speakers to make sure they are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Aligned with the purpose and values of your event\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Suitable for your target audience to ensure the attendees stay engaged\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Have something valuable to offer your attendees\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Know your topic inside out so they can answer on the spot questions\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Have experience with virtual conferences\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      6\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Comfortable talking on-camera\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-shortlist-of-potential-speakers\">\n <h2>Create a short-list of potential speakers<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Now you've done your research, compile a list of potential speakers to reach out to.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Potential speakers <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact-speakers\">\n <h2>Contact speakers<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Contact each of the below speakers that you have included in your shortlist:<\/p>\n  <p>{{form.Potential_speakers}}<\/p>\n  <p>Feel free to use the below email template as a guide on how to approach your speakers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once you've contacted your spekers, list those that have agreed to speak at your conference in the field below.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Confirmed speakers <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"schedule-rehearsals-with-each-speaker--host\">\n <h2>Schedule rehearsals with each speaker &amp; host<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-danger\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Once you have all your guest speakers and host confirmed, it's crucial that you rehearse with them, once they have organized their content. <br><br><\/strong><strong>Arrange rehearsals with:&nbsp;<br><span style=\"color: #e15951;\">HOST<\/span><br>\n    {{form.Host_name}}<br><br><span style=\"color: #e15951;\">SPEAKERS<\/span><br>\n    {{form.Confirmed_speakers}}<br><br><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>This will prevent unforeseen snags on the day of the conference.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-sponsors\">\n <h2>Research sponsors<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Research potential sponsors which might fit the purpose of your conference and would be good for your brand to associate with.<\/p>\n  <p>Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/sponsors-conference-61440.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">list of companies<\/a> that offer products or services related to the subject of the conference. Add government organizations, regulatory agencies, and nonprofits that deal with similar matters.<\/p>\n  <p>Research the listed organizations to determine whether they have sponsorship programs.<\/p>\n  <p>Check to see if they have sponsored similar conferences in the past. Make sure the organizations have a demonstrated interest in market segments represented by your conference attendees.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-potential-sponsors\">\n <h2>List potential sponsors<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Once you've researched potential sponsors, list them in the field below so you can reach out to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>You may also want to revisit this list for future conferences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Potential sponsors <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-sponsorship-packages\">\n <h2>Create sponsorship packages<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Using the following as a guide, create sponsorship packages, and reach out to each sponsor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>1<\/strong>. <strong>Assemble material about the conference<\/strong>: Include the goals of the conference, how it will operate, and what speakers are participating. Prepare an attractive information package from the material.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>2. Prepare a detailed analysis of the expected attendees.<\/strong>&nbsp;Write down the different groups of attendees you expect, such as speakers, organizations, and the general public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><strong>3. Detail the benefits that you can offer the sponsors. <\/strong>Evaluate how much each benefit is worth by referring to similar events with similar audience sizes. Look at how much it would cost a sponsor to reach the same number of people through other channels.<a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/sponsors-conference-61440.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Finalize the sponsorship package<\/a> with detailed levels and pricing.<\/p>\n  <p>Once you have confirmed sponsors, list them in the field below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Confirmed sponsors <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-content\">\n <h2>Conference Content:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"accumulate-conference-content\">\n <h2>Accumulate conference content<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Start to pull together all the content for your conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>You might need to create welcome slides with an intro and a conference agenda to open the conference for example. You might want to create interactive content that will keep the audience engaged eg. polls, surveys, Q&amp;A pods, games, questions for the speakers<br><br>\n   Here are some of the types of content you might need to prepare or collate from your various speakers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Presentation slides&nbsp;<\/li>\n   <li>Q&amp;A's&nbsp;<\/li>\n   <li>Video footage<\/li>\n   <li>Music<\/li>\n   <li>Images&nbsp;<\/li>\n   <li>Sponsor material&nbsp;<\/li>\n   <li>Company logos&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-queue-of-content\">\n <h2>Create a queue of content<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Using your conference plan, create a queue of content so that content is displayed at the right times during the event.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>{{form.Conference_plan_summary}}<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>List out the order of content below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Schedule\/order of content <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-content-is-what-your-target-audience-wants\">\n <h2>Check the content is what your target audience wants<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p class=\"style-success\" style=\"text-align: center;\">This is what your target audience is expecting from the conference: <br><br>\n   {{form.Summarize_the_key_characteristics_and_expectations_of_your_target_audience}}<br><br><strong>Double-check that the content you have fits these expectations - make sure you haven't missed anything out.<br><br><\/strong>{{form.Schedule\/order_of_content}}<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-conference-schedule\">\n <h2>Create a conference schedule<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Now you're happy with the content and the order it will run in, create a conference schedule complete with time slots for each speaker, piece of content, breakout session, Q&amp;A session etc...<\/p>\n  <p>Write this schedule in the field below so the conference stakeholders can approve it in the next task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-warning\">This is the order of content you are planning to run:&nbsp;<br><br>\n   {{form.Schedule\/order_of_content}}<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Conference schedule <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-2\">\n <h2>Approval:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Create a conference schedule<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-promotion\">\n <h2>Conference Promotion:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-a-registration-page\">\n <h2>Create a registration page<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Create a registration page with a form that allows attendees to sign up for the conference and put the URL of the page in the field below.<\/p>\n  <p>Having a registration form is crucial for letting your attendees sign up for your virtual conference in advance and also allows you to track the number of attendees.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-success\"><strong>Tip! On your registration page, ask attendees signing up for questions for the speakers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-success\"><strong>Tip! Put speaker bios on your registration page to add credibility<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"url-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Registration page URL <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"promote-on-social-media-channels\">\n <h2>Promote on social media channels<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Promote your conference on social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Include key information such as the dates, times, prices, key speakers and sponsors in your messaging.<\/p>\n  <p>Make it fun and interactive!<\/p>\n  <p>Create a hashtag, run a competition, create a conference group, write blog posts and include information about your speakers, and sponsors in all your campaigns.<br><br><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"convert-website-traffic\">\n <h2>Convert website traffic<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Anyone that visits your site should know about your virtual conference.<\/p>\n  <p>Here are some ways you can promote the conference on your site:&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Lightbox Popups<\/li>\n   <li>Floating Bars<\/li>\n   <li>Countdown Timers (both static and dynamic)<\/li>\n   <li>Inline Campaigns<\/li>\n   <li>Fullscreen Welcome Mats<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"reach-out-to-current-email-list\">\n <h2>Reach out to current email list<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Since these people have voluntarily given you their email address, there\u2019s a good chance that they\u2019ll be interested in attending your virtual conference.<\/p>\n  <p>Capitalize on that and send them an email.&nbsp;<br><br>\n   Follow these guidelines for making sure your email is read:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> (Subtasks) <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Use a catchy subject line to get attention\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Write in an engaging, conversational style\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Include visual media like photos and pictures\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Check your text for grammar and spelling mistakes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ask-speakers-to-promote\">\n <h2>Ask speakers to promote<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Your speakers are the stars of the show!<\/p>\n  <p>They might be the reason people want to sign up and attend your conference, so use that power and ask them to promote your conference to their followers and share the&nbsp;interesting topics they will be discussing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conference-final-checks\">\n <h2>Conference Final Checks:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-timings--roles\">\n <h2>Confirm timings &amp; roles<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Contact the following people to&nbsp;run through the approved schedule to make sure everyone knows what they're doing and when they're doing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"color: #e15951;\"><strong>HOST<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">{{form.Host_name}}<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"color: #e15951;\"><strong>SPEAKERS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n  <p>{{form.Confirmed_speakers}}<\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"color: #e15951;\"><strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">{{form.Confirmed_sponsors}}<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Conference schedule<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n  <p>{{form.Conference_schedule}}<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Are you confident that all conference contributors know what they're doing and when they're doing it? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Yes\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"distribute-information-to-your-team\">\n <h2>Distribute information to your team<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Run through the following with your team:&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>The top-level conference plan<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Conference_plan_summary}}<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Who will be hosting the conference:&nbsp; <\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Host_name}}<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Who will be speaking at the conference<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Confirmed_speakers}}<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Who is sponsoring the conference<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Confirmed_sponsors}}<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-info\"><strong>The order of events<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Conference_schedule}}<\/p>\n  <p>It's also important to make sure each person in the team knows what their responsibilities are during the conference.<\/p>\n  <p>Make sure <em>everyone<\/em> has access to things like social channels, communication tools, and chat rooms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <p>Make sure everyone knows who to contact if they need support with IT, Marketing, or customer service:&nbsp; <br><br><strong>IT support<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.IT_support_name}}<br><br><strong>Marketing support<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Marketing_contact}}<br><br><strong>Customer service support<\/strong><br>\n   {{form.Customer_service_representative}}<\/p>\n  <p class=\"style-danger\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Make sure these contacts also have access to all communication channels!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"relax\">\n <h2>Relax!<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Now all you need to do is relax and wait for your conference day to arrive!&nbsp;<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n <h2>Related Checklists:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Checklists&nbsp;<\/h4>\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/event-proposal-template-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Event Proposal Template Checklist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/networking-event\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Networking Event<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/how-book-a-path-to-scale-summit-event\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to book a Path to Scale Summit Event<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/eventable-event-promotion-checklist-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eventable Event Promotion Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/event-promotion-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Event Promotion Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/small-event-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Small Event Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/your-first-template-click-here-to-get-started-133\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Event Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/checklist-for-paid-events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Checklist for Paid Events<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/budget-preparation-checklist-4\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Budget Preparation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/budget-process-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Budget Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/sponsorship-proposal-template-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sponsorship Proposal Template Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/plan-an-event\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Plan a school event<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/conference-to-do\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conference TO-DO<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/linkedin-cold-calling\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Outreach (conference speakers)<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/it-support-process-5\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IT Support Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/checklist\/customer-support-process-checklist-7\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Support Process Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n <h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sources<\/h4>\n  <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">OptinMonster<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/how-to-host-a-virtual-conference\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Host a Virtual Conference: Everything You Need<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordstream.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WordStream<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordstream.com\/blog\/ws\/2014\/08\/26\/how-to-do-a-webinar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Do a Webinar Your Audience Will Love<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialtables.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SocialTables<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialtables.com\/blog\/event-planning\/virtual-event-planning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 Easy Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Medium<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/first-event\/the-types-of-virtual-events-explained-c15f8d68cd4a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The types of virtual events explained<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventmanagerblog.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Event Manager<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventmanagerblog.com\/virtual-event-ideas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Standout Virtual Event Ideas From Around the Industry<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.townscript.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Townscript<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.townscript.com\/10-event-types-to-host-virtually\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Types of Virtual Events that You Can Host in 2020<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vFairs<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfairs.com\/virtual-event%EF%BB%BF-planning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Event Planning Checklist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sproutlabs.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sprout Labs<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sproutlabs.com.au\/blog\/how-to-run-a-virtual-conference\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to run a virtual conference<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.adobe.com\/adobeconnect\/files\/2016\/11\/Virtual-Events-Readiness-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.adobe.com\/adobeconnect\/files\/2016\/11\/Virtual-Events-Readiness-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Connect Event Readiness Guide&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/helloendless.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Endless<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/helloendless.com\/virtual-event-planning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Your Ultimate Virtual Event Planning Checklist!<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CDN2<\/a> -<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/430132\/EndlessEvents_VirtualEventPlanningChecklist.pdf?__hssc=96486272.2.1592923290878&amp;__hstc=96486272.a04580313778eb5969002fa804537545.1592923290877.1592923290877.1592923290877.1&amp;__hsfp=1334833825&amp;hsCtaTracking=4e69045d-75dd-462e-8413-622de4c2443f%7C6ac4fa1c-90fb-47ea-91c3-dce5f7a22c6d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Your Virtual Event Planning Checklist!<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: \"The evolution of technology has provided virtual events the power to cut your costs dramatically, boost your reach globally and position your business innovatively\" - 8 Steps to Host a Successful Virtual Event, Vfairs Conferences are usually run on an annual basis for different purposes, such as generating more sales, increasing 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