When doing your site inspections, the following questions will help you determine the best venue for your next event:
• What mood do I want to create for my event?
• Is this an outdoor or indoor event?
• What type of entertainment am I going to have?
• Will I need certain areas highlighted (for a product display)?
• What AV equipment is already installed and what is included in the venue hire fee?
• If indoor, what is the ceiling height and can you get a copy of the rigging plan and weight bearing certificates?
• What sort of power is available at the venue?
• Does the venue have in-house operators and electricians and if so, what is their level of competency?
• How easy is it to bring in AV equipment into the venue from the loading bays?
• Can I get drawings of the venue in AutoCAD?
• Does the venue have a generator?
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The answers to these questions will aid your audiovisual company in helping you understand what you can do and how to push the boundaries in order to create an experience that leaves your delegates with a lasting message.In general, event managers should engage more with their technical suppliers to understand the possibilities. There is so much more technology available these days to make your event more engaging
