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
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.
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
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