Step-by-Step Checklist¶
This section walks you through a timeline of the main tasks of conference-organizing, and roughly when you want to complete each task.
5-6 months before¶
Venue
Dates
Budget
Org team
Initial website
Open CFP
3-4 months before¶
Open ticket sales (+ launch speakers)
Close CFP and select talks
Compile initial sponsor list
2 months before¶
Party/pre-reg venue
Publish schedule
Design swag
1 month before¶
Satellite events
Order swag
Finalize food
Verify all volunteers
2 weeks before¶
Verify all venues
Verify all speakers
Any other last-minute stuff
1 week before¶
Send welcome email and last-minute info
Get excited!
