Corporate Event Planning Checklist Template: Logistics, AV & Catering Management

Stress-free corporate events start here! Our comprehensive checklist covers every detail, from AV setup and catering logistics to vendor coordination & budget tracking. Download now and confidently manage your next business conference, seminar, or awards ceremony.

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Event Goals & Objectives

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Define event purpose, target audience, and desired outcomes.

Event Purpose Statement

Target Audience Description

Expected Attendance

Key Event Objectives (Select all that apply)

Primary Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

Target Completion Date for Objectives

Budget Management

2 of 10

Track expenses, revenue, and overall budget allocation.

Total Event Budget

Venue Rental Cost

Catering Costs

AV Equipment Rental

Speaker/Presenter Fees

Marketing & Promotion Expenses

Contingency Fund (Percentage)

Payment Schedule

Venue Selection & Logistics

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Venue booking, accessibility, layout, capacity, permits.

Venue Address

Venue Capacity (Max Attendees)

Contract Expiration Date

Accessibility Compliance (ADA)

Available Amenities

Venue Notes & Specific Requirements

AV Equipment & Technical Requirements

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Sound system, lighting, projectors, screens, internet, technical support.

Projected Attendee Capacity (for AV sizing)

Preferred Microphone Type

Number of Projectors Needed

AV Equipment Delivery/Setup Date

Scheduled AV Equipment Setup Time

Specific AV Technical Rider Requirements (if applicable)

Sound System Preference

Venue AV System Documentation (if available)

Catering & Food Services

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Menu planning, dietary restrictions, vendor contracts, service staff.

Estimated Number of Attendees

Catering Style

Dietary Restrictions to Accommodate

Detailed Menu Description

Catering Vendor Contract

Catering Vendor Confirmation Date

Cost Per Person (Catering)

Catering Prep/Service Area

Speaker/Presenter Management

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Booking, travel arrangements, content review, on-site coordination.

Speaker Name

Contact Email

Speaker Biography

Speaking Slot

Presentation Date

Presentation Time

Presentation Slides

Presentation Outline/Notes

Attendee Management & Registration

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Registration process, ticketing, communication, attendee tracking.

Maximum Attendee Capacity

Registration Type (Early Bird, Standard, VIP)

Registration Deadline

Early Bird Ticket Price

Standard Ticket Price

VIP Ticket Price

Dietary Restrictions (Select all that apply)

Additional Notes/Requests

Marketing & Promotion

8 of 10

Event website, social media, email marketing, advertising.

Event Description for Marketing Materials

Marketing Budget Allocation (USD)

Primary Marketing Channel

Social Media Platforms to Promote

Social Media Campaign Start Date

Event Logo (for Marketing)

Contingency Planning

9 of 10

Emergency procedures, backup plans, risk assessment.

Emergency Contact Information (Venue/Security)

Backup Venue Capacity

Date of Alternate Venue Booking (if applicable)

Potential Risks Identified (Check all that apply)

Detailed Plan for Weather-Related Cancellation

Copies of Backup Contracts (Venue, AV, Catering)

Primary Communication Method for Emergency Notifications

Post-Event Evaluation

10 of 10

Gather feedback, analyze results, report on ROI.

Total Attendee Count

Net Revenue Generated

Total Expenses

Summary of Attendee Feedback (Qualitative)

Overall Event Success (Scale of 1-5)

What aspects of the event were most successful?

Recommendations for Future Events

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