PD After Hours: Event Planning Fundamentals

Discover the fundamentals of event planning in this engaging professional development workshop. Designed for individuals new to event planning or those looking to enhance their skills, this workshop covers essential topics to set you up for success.

Explore foundational concepts such as setting event goals and expectations, creating a budget, and measuring return on investment (ROI). Gain valuable insights into key aspects of event planning, including venue selection, marketing and communication strategies, event technology, catering and food safety, risk management, and accessibility.

You'll also learn practical tips for staying organized, preparing for the day of your event, and conducting effective post-event evaluations. Walk away with the tools and confidence to plan impactful events and apply innovative ideas to future projects.

This program is ideal for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of event planning or refining their approach to delivering exceptional events.

What to Expect:

At PYP's Professional Development seminars, attendees can expect to find a group of people who are eager to learn and connect with like-minded professionals. Expert speakers are gracious enough to share their experiences with us so we can go out into the community and take on anything life throws our way.

*Advance registration is encouraged as these events fill up quickly.

Speaker

Anna Lochas, BOT Liaison and Director of Public Policy Events at the University of West Florida