Putting Practice to the Test: My First Event!

After weeks of planning I finally got to participate in one of Event and Conference Co's own events! The Creativity in Practice Workshop showcased some of Perth's most creative minds, who gave guests their own top tips on how to run flawless events. The workshop was targeted at event planners, wedding planners, EAs and PAs, and anyone interested in all things creative.

The event was held at Mercedes College- a unique but central location- on the evening of Wednesday May 18. Throughout the workshop I had numerous jobs to fulfil, including assisting with the set-up and pack-up of speakers' presentations, directing latecomers to the workshop from the carpark and handing out refreshments. Having worked on the planning of this event for the past two months, it was extremely rewarding to see the whole thing come together. Being an interactive workshop, it was also interesting to observe the different techniques and tips that the speakers/vendors in the event industry utilise to ensure their event is a success. 

above: Bites By D creations.

above: Michael Algeri, of Micktric Events, speaks to guests about the importance of lighting at events.

The workshop itself also allowed me to gain a further understanding into the events industry. As I said in my first blog post, I've never really had much interest in the event industry. But now that I've had first-hand experience in coordinating and planning an event as a team, and have been able to execute it successfully, I'm beginning to reconsider. Working as a team, the task seems a lot more manageable than it does daunting, and researching the finer details is almost exciting. This experience has increased my level of interest so much so that I found myself considering whether I would make the same decisions that had been made for this event, as I would with my own event. 

It's really interesting to note how much my views on the events industry have changed over the course of my internships. I really enjoy planning and putting together the events, as they are always different and can challenge you in all sorts of ways depending on the event. They also allow you to exhibit a more creative flair than what you would be able to whilst writing media releases. I really enjoyed working on this workshop, as it not only allowed me to exhibit my professionalism and work ethic whilst running the event, but it also gave me the chance to learn more about working with vendors, and what kind of vendors would be suitable of various events.

Let's see what the next event brings!

Until next time,

Clare

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