Free Event Registration Checklist Template
Event Registration Checklist
Pre-Event Preparation:
Define Event Details:
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Event name
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Event date and time
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Event location (physical or virtual)
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Registration opening and closing dates
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Event theme or focus
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Target audience
Choose Registration Platform:
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Choose a registration platform (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent, Google Forms).
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Customize the registration form (questions, fields, options)
Set Registration Fees (if applicable):
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Determine ticket pricing tiers (early bird, standard, group discounts, etc.)
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Payment methods (credit card, PayPal, invoice, etc.)
Create Promotional Materials:
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Design registration links, buttons, and calls-to-action
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Prepare email templates for confirmation, reminders, and updates
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Social media posts for event promotion
Develop Event Website/Landing Page:
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Include event details, agenda, and registration link
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Clear instructions on how to register
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FAQs section
During Registration Period:
Monitor Registrations:
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Track the number of registrants
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Identify any issues with the registration process
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Ensure that confirmation emails are being sent
Send Confirmation Emails:
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Include registration details (ticket type, date, time, location)
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Event reminder information
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Contact details for inquiries
Promote Event Registration:
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Send reminders to people who haven’t registered yet
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Post social media updates and email newsletters
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Collaborate with event partners or influencers to promote registration
Prepare Event Materials:
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Print name badges and event tickets (if in-person)
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Prepare event kits or virtual access instructions for registrants
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Confirm details with speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors (if applicable)
Post-Registration:
Send Final Event Reminders:
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Reminder emails with event day details (venue, time, schedule)
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Links or instructions for virtual events or streaming
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Pre-event surveys (optional)
Prepare Attendee Lists:
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Review the attendee list for any special needs or requests
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Provide a list for check-in staff or event team
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Communicate any changes or updates to attendees
Set Up On-Site Registration (if in-person):
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Set up registration desk and signage
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Ensure staff is trained on registration processes
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Prepare materials (badges, programs, swag bags)
Test Virtual Registration (if online):
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Confirm online access links (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
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Ensure registration codes, virtual lobby, and agenda are working properly
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Conduct test runs for virtual event tools
Review Feedback:
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Collect feedback on the registration process from attendees for improvement
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Address any issues or concerns raised by registrants