Securing the Space: A Practical Guide to Event Venues - April 2025
Join MGCI Board Members Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver who host our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) Event Production Training Ask Me Anything Talks – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver Guest Speaker: Adam Ball, Jonathan McKinney This month's topic: Securing the Space: A Practical Guide to Booking & Event Venues Organizing a tech event requires more than great speakers and cutting-edge content—it starts with choosing the right venue. This guide explores the key considerations for selecting a venue that aligns with your event’s goals, technical needs, and audience size. It also outlines the often-overlooked steps involved in obtaining appropriate insurance coverage to protect organizers, attendees, and equipment. Finally, the panel breaks down the venue booking process, from initial inquiries and site visits to negotiating contracts and confirming services. Whether planning a startup showcase or a developer conference, this guide provides a structured approach to managing the foundational logistics of your tech event. 📅 April 24 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand. Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learning
