Starting at the Beginning: Creating Event Timelines that Won’t Leave You Flailing

Tuesday February 10th 2026

A strong event experience starts long before guests walk through the door—it begins with a realistic, well-built production timeline. The behind-the-scenes plan that keeps every moving piece on track from concept to execution. In this session, learn how to design a timeline that prevents last-minute scrambles, supports collaboration, and still gives you breathing room when the inevitable curveballs appear.

We’ll cover how to:

• Use last year’s debriefs—or create them this year—to learn from wins and fix past missteps.
• Strategically involve leadership to get their buy-in without derailing your schedule when priorities shift late in the game.
• Build in realistic buffers for when things (inevitably) take longer than expected.
• Strengthen relationships with internal partners and vendors so you can call on them when it matters most.