VIRTUAL EVENT PLANNING CHECKLIST TEMPLATE: PLATFORM, TECH & ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT Created by ChecklistGuro (https://checklistguro.com) --- EVENT GOALS & STRATEGY --- [ ] Describe the overall event objective(s) [ ] Target Number of Attendees [ ] Primary Event Type (e.g., Conference, Webinar, Workshop) (Conference, Webinar, Workshop, Product Launch, Networking Event) [ ] Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track (Attendee Engagement, Lead Generation, Brand Awareness, Conversion Rate, Attendee Satisfaction) [ ] Target Event Date (Initial Planning) --- PLATFORM SELECTION & SETUP --- [ ] Primary Platform Choice (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Hopin, Remo, Other) [ ] Platform Justification [ ] Estimated Attendee Capacity (Platform Limit) [ ] Platform Contract Start Date [ ] Scheduled Platform Setup & Training (Start Time) [ ] Required Platform Features (Breakout Rooms, Polling, Live Q&A, Screen Sharing, Recording Capabilities, Branding Options) [ ] Platform Contract (if applicable) --- TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & TESTING --- [ ] Minimum Bandwidth (Mbps) Required [ ] Preferred Virtual Event Platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Hopin, Other) [ ] Date of Technical Rehearsal [ ] Time of Technical Rehearsal [ ] Upload Platform Configuration Document [ ] Notes on Specific Technical Requirements (e.g., screen resolution) [ ] Number of Expected Concurrent Attendees --- SPEAKER & PRESENTER MANAGEMENT --- [ ] Speaker Name [ ] Speaker Bio/Background [ ] Speaking Slot/Session (Keynote, Breakout Session 1, Workshop, Panel Discussion) [ ] Scheduled Presentation Time [ ] Presentation Slides [ ] Technical Requirements/Notes [ ] Speaker Agreement Status (Not Sent, Sent, Signed) --- CONTENT & AGENDA PLANNING --- [ ] Session Title 1 [ ] Session 1 Description (brief overview) [ ] Session 1 Start Time [ ] Session 1 End Time [ ] Session 1 Presenter(s) (Presenter A, Presenter B, Presenter C) [ ] Estimated Session 1 Attendee Count [ ] Content Format for Session 2 (Presentation Slides, Live Demo, Panel Discussion, Q&A) [ ] Content Review Deadline --- REGISTRATION & TICKETING --- [ ] Ticket Capacity [ ] Ticket Type Options (General Admission, VIP, Student, Speaker, Press) [ ] Price per Ticket (General Admission) [ ] Price per Ticket (VIP) [ ] Registration Deadline [ ] Registration Confirmation Email Subject [ ] Registration Confirmation Email Body [ ] Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, PayPal, Other) --- ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT & INTERACTION --- [ ] Choose Engagement Activities (Live Q&A Session, Virtual Networking Breaks, Polls & Surveys, Interactive Games/Contests, Breakout Rooms, Live Chat Moderation) [ ] Estimated Number of Participants in Breakout Rooms [ ] Date/Time of Networking Session [ ] Chat Moderation Strategy (Dedicated Moderators, Automated Filters, Community Guidelines Enforcement) [ ] Description of Interactive Game/Contest [ ] Gamification Elements (if applicable) (Points, Leaderboards, Badges, Rewards) --- MARKETING & PROMOTION --- [ ] Event Hashtag(s) [ ] Social Media Platforms to Promote (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube) [ ] Social Media Ad Spend (Budget) [ ] Social Media Campaign Start Date [ ] Primary Promotional Channel (Email Marketing, Social Media, Paid Advertising, Website Banner) [ ] Promotional Graphic/Video [ ] Email Marketing Copy (Draft) --- ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSIVITY --- [ ] Closed Captioning Required? (Yes, No) [ ] Transcript Provided? (Yes, No) [ ] Assistive Technologies Supported? (Screen Readers, Keyboard Navigation, Alternative Text for Images, Color Contrast Adjustments) [ ] Alternative Text Notes (for images/graphics) [ ] Sign Language Interpreter Needed? (Yes, No) [ ] Number of Sign Language Interpreters Needed (if applicable) --- PRE-EVENT COMMUNICATION & TRAINING --- [ ] Attendee Welcome Email Send Date [ ] Subject Line for Welcome Email [ ] Welcome Email Content (including login instructions) [ ] Attendee Guide/FAQ Document [ ] Number of Staff/Volunteers Trained [ ] Training Method (e.g., Live Webinar, Recorded Video, Document) (Live Webinar, Recorded Video, Document) [ ] Date of Final Reminder Email [ ] Time of final reminder email send --- EVENT DAY EXECUTION --- [ ] Event Start Time (Actual) [ ] Peak Attendee Count [ ] Technical Issues Encountered? (Audio Issues, Video Issues, Platform Glitches, Connectivity Problems, None) [ ] Summary of Key Events/Highlights [ ] Overall Technical Performance Rating (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor) [ ] Event End Time (Actual) --- POST-EVENT FOLLOW-UP --- [ ] Total Number of Attendees [ ] Number of Survey Responses Received [ ] Overall Event Success (Rating) (Excellent, Good, Average, Fair, Poor) [ ] Summary of Attendee Feedback (Key Themes) [ ] Link to Post-Event Survey Results Document [ ] Date of Follow-Up Email Sent [ ] Notes on Content and Speaker Performance --- END OF TEMPLATE --- Transform this text into a digital, automated, and trackable mobile app! Visit: https://checklistguro.com/templates/event-planning-management/virtual-event-planning-checklist-template-platform-tech-engagement-management (Click "Install Template" to launch your digital inspection tool immediately)