Virtual Event Planning Checklist Template: Platform, Tech & Engagement Management

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Event Goals & Strategy

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Define objectives, target audience, and overall event theme.

Describe the overall event objective(s)

Target Number of Attendees

Primary Event Type (e.g., Conference, Webinar, Workshop)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track

Target Event Date (Initial Planning)

Platform Selection & Setup

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Research, select, and configure the virtual event platform (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, Remo).

Primary Platform Choice

Platform Justification

Estimated Attendee Capacity (Platform Limit)

Platform Contract Start Date

Scheduled Platform Setup & Training (Start Time)

Required Platform Features

Platform Contract (if applicable)

Technical Requirements & Testing

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Assess bandwidth, hardware, and software needs. Conduct thorough testing of all technical components.

Minimum Bandwidth (Mbps) Required

Preferred Virtual Event Platform

Date of Technical Rehearsal

Time of Technical Rehearsal

Upload Platform Configuration Document

Notes on Specific Technical Requirements (e.g., screen resolution)

Number of Expected Concurrent Attendees

Speaker & Presenter Management

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Coordinate with speakers, provide technical guidance, and schedule rehearsals.

Speaker Name

Speaker Bio/Background

Speaking Slot/Session

Scheduled Presentation Time

Presentation Slides

Technical Requirements/Notes

Speaker Agreement Status

Content & Agenda Planning

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Develop engaging content, schedule sessions, and prepare presentations.

Session Title 1

Session 1 Description (brief overview)

Session 1 Start Time

Session 1 End Time

Session 1 Presenter(s)

Estimated Session 1 Attendee Count

Content Format for Session 2

Content Review Deadline

Registration & Ticketing

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Set up registration process, manage ticketing, and handle attendee communication.

Ticket Capacity

Ticket Type Options

Price per Ticket (General Admission)

Price per Ticket (VIP)

Registration Deadline

Registration Confirmation Email Subject

Registration Confirmation Email Body

Payment Gateway Integration

Attendee Engagement & Interaction

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Plan interactive activities, Q&A sessions, networking opportunities, and virtual games.

Choose Engagement Activities

Estimated Number of Participants in Breakout Rooms

Date/Time of Networking Session

Chat Moderation Strategy

Description of Interactive Game/Contest

Gamification Elements (if applicable)

Marketing & Promotion

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Develop marketing materials, leverage social media, and promote the event to the target audience.

Event Hashtag(s)

Social Media Platforms to Promote

Social Media Ad Spend (Budget)

Social Media Campaign Start Date

Primary Promotional Channel

Promotional Graphic/Video

Email Marketing Copy (Draft)

Accessibility & Inclusivity

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Ensure the event is accessible to attendees with disabilities (e.g., captions, transcripts).

Closed Captioning Required?

Transcript Provided?

Assistive Technologies Supported?

Alternative Text Notes (for images/graphics)

Sign Language Interpreter Needed?

Number of Sign Language Interpreters Needed (if applicable)

Pre-Event Communication & Training

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Send reminders, provide attendee guides, and train staff on virtual event procedures.

Attendee Welcome Email Send Date

Subject Line for Welcome Email

Welcome Email Content (including login instructions)

Attendee Guide/FAQ Document

Number of Staff/Volunteers Trained

Training Method (e.g., Live Webinar, Recorded Video, Document)

Date of Final Reminder Email

Time of final reminder email send

Event Day Execution

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Manage event flow, monitor technical performance, and address attendee issues in real-time.

Event Start Time (Actual)

Peak Attendee Count

Technical Issues Encountered?

Summary of Key Events/Highlights

Overall Technical Performance Rating

Event End Time (Actual)

Post-Event Follow-Up

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Send thank-you messages, gather feedback, analyze event performance, and share recordings.

Total Number of Attendees

Number of Survey Responses Received

Overall Event Success (Rating)

Summary of Attendee Feedback (Key Themes)

Link to Post-Event Survey Results Document

Date of Follow-Up Email Sent

Notes on Content and Speaker Performance

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