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Step 4: Day of Event

What to do on the day of the event, before and just after.

  • Prior to event:
    • Create agenda/timeline of events (including who will introduce or moderate)
    • Confirm speakers/participants (include set-up/breakdown times, map, parking information)
    • Designate guides for speakers/VIPs (if needed)
    • Is room unlocked? If not, contact Operations during office hours at (916) 558-2543 and College Police after hours at (916) 558-2221.
    • Check set-up of room/area
    • Check catering
    • A/V run through (check podium, computer, etc.)
    • Dress rehearsal (if needed)
    • Decorate (if needed)
    • Place water for speakers
    • Place programs, reserved signs, panelist tent cards
    • Put out directional signage
    • Put out photography release signage
  • 15 minutes prior to event start:
    • Make sure set-up is complete
    • Have participants at appropriate stations and ready to go
  • End of event:
    • Collect remaining paperwork, lecture notes, programs, etc.
    • Gather lost and found and take to College Police
    • Take down directional signage/photography signage
    • Take down any flyers/posters promoting event