The summary provides high-level information about factors to consider when selecting a venue for a conference: - Choose a venue located further from the office to discourage attendees from leaving early for other meetings and allow them to fully relax and enjoy the country setting. - Set a budget beforehand and stick to it, as the value of the information shared at the conference is more important than extravagance. - Ensure the venue partner is committed to providing a positive event experience and helpful staff to keep attendees fed and accommodated. - Do an onsite visit in advance to check room sizes, audiovisual capabilities, WiFi access, and power supply for charging devices. Pay attention to the welcome received and food quality

1. The higher calibre attendee,
the furthest away from their office the better, it will make them
reluctant to zoom off for that “urgent” meeting.
Besides,
they work hard and deserve a break in the country!

2. Set a budget before
you even go and see a venue and stick to it!
Remember!
If the conference is of value and the information your delegates receive
from attending is worthwhile, the extravagance of the venue is secondary.
Make sure
your venue partner is committed to your vision of the event experience.
Make sure
they provide helpful staff that keep the delegates fed and watered.

3. Always
do an onsite visit before signing anything!
Are the rooms the right size?
Dothey provide audio/visial?
Unlimited Wi-Fi access?
Keeping it Charged!
Most executives will have at least two devices
with them that need juice!
Is their ample power supplies?

4. From your office,
call up the reception and see how long it takes their sales team to respond,
This way
you can understand how quickly they can problem solve.

5. Be prepared,
go with a question sheet so you do not forget anything!
Pay attention
to the welcome you receive
Taste the food!
What
was the parking like? Was it free?
Local attractions,
is there anything on the doorstep that you could
take your delegates to as part of a conference activity?