15 Event FailsAttendees Hate..

Dull presentations

# 1

No one likes having to look at a boringPowerPoint presentation slide full of text -

keep it short, sweet and simple

No internet

# 2

The Internet is everywhere - make sureyou equip your attendees with the tools

they need to get connected!

Needing to print anevent schedule

# 3

We're living in the age of technology,where a basic event app is a smart and

engaging alternative

Cold tea or coffee

# 4

After sitting through presentationsand networking all day - a nice hot

beverage can make all thedifference.

Not knowing the socialmedia channels

# 5

Social media has become an integral part of business -be sure that your audience knows where to go and

what to do. Don't overwhelm them by using ALL of theknown social media channels - sometimes, less is more.

Bad sound quality

# 6

Nothing is more exhausting than having tosit through an hour-long speech or

presentation while struggling to hear whatthe presenter is saying

Crappy chairs

# 7

Not too hard, not too soft...just right.Your attendees' comfort is key to the success

of your event.

Overusing technology

# 8

We get it, you want to host a modern and tech-savvy event - just don't overdo it and know whichtools your audience uses and engage with them

there (and only there).

Boring food

# 9

The food you serve at your event is a good way tobe remembered and talked about. Think it

through and bear in mind that satisfied guests arethe way to go.

Not considering peoplewith disabilities

# 10

This requires no furtherexplanation..

On-siteregistration

# 11

There are a multitude of registration toolsthat you can invest in to avoid wasting yourtime as well as your attendees' time during

your event - keep things simple

Not enough mic runners

# 12

It's already awkward having to speak in front of abunch of people you don't know - don't make it

worse by having your attendees wait anxiously toget their questions heard.

Alcohol, alcoholeverywhere

# 13

When all else fails - alcohol is a goodentertainment solution. Right? No, wrong.

There are much more exciting ways toentertain your guests - just be creative!

Badclimate control

# 14

Whether it's too much A/C or simply not enough -it's your responsibility to make your attendees feelcomfortable while they're at your event. Somethingas small as temperature can make all the difference.

Not protectingyour attendee data

# 15

Nothing is worse than sharing your contact information withan organisation and then receiving multiple, spammy emails

that you didn't sign up for - it is your responsibility to take careof your attendees - even after your event is over.

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