O365 Fair

We ran our first fairs last year and they were so successful that we now run them every qtr.  We called them IT Fairs because we had other areas we needed to cover beside O365, although O365 was the main focus.  We also had sessions on our SmartBoards, New hardware, training available, etc.  

Here are some keys to success for us:

• Utilize speakers from outside your organization.  This brought a certain credibility to the material presented.  
  • We were able to bring in our rep from Lenovo to show off the latest hardware that our users could order.  Users were able to ask her questions and interact with the devices.
  • We also brought in someone from Microsoft to teach about what is O365
  • We brought in a Microsoft Certified MVP as an ask the expert
• Make the atmosphere fun!  We had balloons, free popcorn, door prizes, etc.  Popcorn smells help bring people in!  
• Give people plenty of notice!  Minimum of 4wks.  Use multiple channels of communication.  We use the Intranet, email, posters in common areas, and table toppers in lunch areas.  
• Make sure to track users that come to the fair and follow up.  We had a table at the entrance that everyone registered at, they were then given a ticket for a prize drawing, a pen, a copy of the schedule, & a plastic clip with the IT Fair website on it.  We then sent surveys to everyone that attended to gauge their interest and adjust.  everyone that filled out a survey was entered into another drawing for a prize.  

I've attached some files that may help you.  Please feel free to contact me if I can help make your event a success!