Run of Show Pro
Your Guide to Stress-Free Event Tech Execution
Stop asking yourself, “what did I forget?” and start using the template that some of the world’s largest companies use to execute their events.
By an event tech pro for event tech pros
There is literally no worse feeling during an event than being asked, “Why is this happening?” and not having a ready answer.
What I’ve learned from managing event tech at some of the world’s largest events is that:
- “Expect the unexpected” is basically the life mantra of event pros. But finding the unexpected before your client and attendees do makes it so much easier to manage
- More “unexpected things” are preventable than we want to admit to
If you manage the event tech on virtual, hybrid, or in-person events, this free, 5-part online course is for you!
Industry Best Practices for That "I Got This" Feeling
I’ve taken two industry best practices – the dry run and run of show – and combined them into one flexible document that lets you leverage your time while getting rid of (most of) the pre-event jitters.
This course will:
- Provide a step-by-step process for pre-onsite testing to find the hidden event tech gotchas
- Give you a template to make running the event as simple as following a checklist
- Teach you exactly what you should put in your document – and why
- Reduce much of your onsite time to following a checklist
- Show you how to make it flexible to support your entire team — no matter where they are located
You’ll feel so much more confident as the event kicks off – knowing exactly what should be happening when. And knowing it’s all been bulletproofed as much as possible.
It’s really a game-changer.
Fewer Live Event Surprises, More Confidence
I'm not kidding when I say that this is one of my best client retention tools.
Templates and a Comprehensive Guide at Your Fingertips
Whether you are experienced event tech pro or a newcomer into the space, this course will make your live event experience considerably less stressful.
Included in the five modules:
- Run of show template, complete with sample data
- Dry run template, complete with sample data
- Detailed emails walking you step-by-step through the templates and rationale
- Comprehensive list outlining exactly what should be in each, and why
- 3 video tutorials showing you how to use these templates and update the formulas
- 14-page skimmable PDF guide that brings it all together for you to continue to reference in your event tech career
The templates include plenty of sample data to get you started. Combined with the resource guide, you'll have both a robust starting point and the context you need to really make it work for you and your team. We've paid particularly attention to remote and international teams, and made it easy to work for everyone.
- Experienced event tech pros — you may just want the proven templates
- New and new-ish event tech pros — the accompanying materials provide the context you need to really be able to make this your own
About the Template and Course Creator, Jen Santos
Jen is a working event tech project manager, digital event strategist, and CEO and Founder of Smart Event Academy®.
Jen has more than three decades of IT consulting and project management experience and is one of the OGs of the event tech space, having managed event tech at some of the world's largest companies for more than a decade.
These are the templates that she has used to managed in-person, virtual, and hybrid events of all sizes around the world. She has a knack for making technology simple to understand and has made this easy-to-consume course for event tech pros of all levels.
Fewer Live Event Surprises, More Confidence
I'm not kidding when I say that this is one of my best client retention tools.
