Venues can make or break an event. A good venue will help you to ensure that the event runs smoothly, while a bad one will cause you to bounce around like a pinball trying to fix last minute everythings.
What to Look for in a Venue
[ ] Easy to find location, ideally near mass transit
[ ] Proper venue size for expected attendance
[ ] ADA Accessible
[ ] Wifi network that can handle a hundred people at once (not always easy)
[ ] Plenty of places to plug in or the ability to place more power strips out
[ ] Access to projectors and screens
[ ] A staff member that can be there during the event
Items to Have on Hand (if venue does not provide)
[ ] Dongles (Because nobody has a laptop that will connect to your projector. You need one that links to VGA, Mac to HDMI, Mac to VGA, etc.)
[ ] Name Badges
[ ] Snacks, Water, and Pop (remember to bring the healthy stuff)
Find a Venue
Venues can make or break an event. A good venue will help you to ensure that the event runs smoothly, while a bad one will cause you to bounce around like a pinball trying to fix last minute everythings.
What to Look for in a Venue
Items to Have on Hand (if venue does not provide)