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Run Conferences That Don’t Break You (or the Budget)

Welcome to the OkWhen blog, where conference planning turns into repeatable systems instead of last‑minute fire drills. Here you’ll find field‑tested playbooks on venues, budgets, AV, hybrid streaming, CEUs, marketing, sponsors, and more – all built from real events run on our platform. If you want practical checklists and proven tactics to plan, price, and deliver flawless conferences year after year, you’re in the right place.

How To Manage Conference Volunteers Like a Pro (Without Creating More Chaos)

How To Manage Conference Volunteers Like a Pro (Without Creating More Chaos)

Chris Kooken
Published on: 07/01/2026

Learn how to manage conference volunteers like a pro. Turn “extra hands” into a reliable team with clear roles, training, and game‑day systems that improve attendee experience.

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Conference WiFi. How much bandwidth do I need?

Conference WiFi. How much bandwidth do I need?

Chris Kooken
Published on: 11/10/2025

Having reliable interenet connectivity can make or break your event. Here is a quick guide to make sure you are set up for success!

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Venue Contracts. 10 steps to negotiating the perfect event

Venue Contracts. 10 steps to negotiating the perfect event

Chris Kooken
Published on: 30/09/2025

10 Steps to help conference planners negotiate the perfect venue!

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