As you can see, even within the 5 main phases of corporate event planning, there are plenty of little details that you’ll need to stay on top. To help you stay on top of your next corporate event planning, here’s Puppysphere’s checklist and steps to make sure your next corporate event is effective and successful: 1. Determine the overall purpose and goal of the event 2. Identify the audience type and audience size 3. Validate if the event fits into the company’s long-term objectives and goals to ensure stakeholder buy-in 4. Set a budget by making a comprehensive life of all categories and items you’ll need pre-event, during the event, and post-event 5. Determine the team’s roles and responsibilities 6. Establish a schedule for planning meetings with the team 7. Decide on the date(s) for the event 8. Prepare a preliminary budget based on past costs and supplier quotes 9. Create a list of venue requirements 10. Compare and negotiate venue and supplier needs 11. Plan the event layout 12. Plan the event agenda 13. Secure speakers, moderators, equipment, etc. 14. Develop an event marketing plan 15. Prepare an event timeline with contingency for delays or technical difficulties 16. Reserve accommodations and transportation if needed 17. Plan catered food, menus, and refreshments 18. Prepare and print event collateral 19. Confirm or recruit event staffing 20. Do a dry rehearsal run of the event if required 21. Follow-up and thank attendees, teams, and speakers for attending your event 22. Conduct surveys, secure feedback, and finalize costs for future reference