Venue

Based upon the total number of attendees you expect, there are several options for locations. These could include:

• Universities, school campuses or learning centers

• Co work spaces

• Non-profit organization offices, especially whose mission is education

• Restaurants or public eating houses

• Company meeting rooms

• Community centers and halls

• Religious centers

• Public learning centers and libraries

• Hotel meeting rooms

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Pro tip: Select a couple of target event dates in case your speakers are not available or there is another event being held on the same date in the area.

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When viewing the location

Layout

• Check out the layout of the room - speaker stage or posts blocking audience view

• Select a room size that is a little large than you need

• Total number of attendees expected (and what is the room capacity)

• Heating or cooling available

Equipment

• Equipment available - chairs, tables, project and screen, microphones, and sound speakers

• Does it have good public Wi-Fi

Location

• Parking and public transit

• Check out the location twice - once during day and time of day when event will be hosted

• Hosting in quieter locations or after dinning hours for restaurants