Is your organization considering planning a conference for the first time? Are you wondering whether a conference is even the right choice? If so, read on, and learn about a few of the reasons why planning a conference could be the right move for your brand, field, or cause.
Choosing to plan a conference is a great way to build new relationships with potential customers, donors, or business partners as well as strengthening existing relationships. Placing your organization front and center in an event that unifies a group of high quality connections is a great way to make your attendees see even more value in what you’re offering them. When your guests know that they’ll not only be able to learn more about a subject or product of interest but also make beneficial connections with like-minded individuals, they’ll be more likely to associate your organization with quality, thought leadership, and lasting value.
If you’re a retailer, vendor, or sales-related brand, holding a conference is a great way to connect with your customers on a new level. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your connection with the people who already use your service by adding even more value. The options for ways to do this are virtually endless, and they can easily be customized to your specific market or field. From giving away branded freebies and exclusive discounts on future purchases to holding small breakaway group meetings to share ideas and discuss different areas of interest to your guests, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Most small and medium sized organizations struggle at some point with the moving target that is customer satisfaction. Whether it’s adding faster shipping, rolling out more software updates, or adding new services to your business’s capabilities, finding the happy medium between your organization’s long term goals and consistently impressing your customers can be tough. However, it’s not impossible. And talking to those clients face to face is one of the easiest ways to predict what they’ll want next.
Whether you ask for suggestions, send out an email survey, or simply take the time to ask your best clients what they’d like to see, conferences are fantastic for helping organizations plan ahead. Look for trends in what your customers have to say about your services or products, and look for ways to give them what they want. By the time your next product hits the market, they’ll likely have forgotten about making the suggestions themselves, and they’ll be impressed that you read their minds.
Choosing to plan a conference isn’t a decision to be made lightly or at the last minute, but it’s often an ideal way for organizations of every size to build new relationships, impress their customers, and plan their next big thing. Take the time to truly consider what your attendees would find valuable in an event. It could be a knowledgeable guest speaker, a Q&A session with a panel of interesting guests, or a hands-on presentation of the newest addition to your lineup of services or products.
If you’re ready to start planning your organization’s conference or event, contact us. Our staff of dedicated event planners is here to make conference planning simple, fun, and affordable. Learn more about our all-inclusive event packages, event spaces, and other services today.
