All the posts in the Organizing a SharePoint Saturday series: Organizing a SharePoint Saturday – My Experience Promotional materials Picking Speakers Managing Sponsors Getting Help and Communication Methods Event Week After Event Follow-up In my experience, picking the “right” venue and event date is of utmost importance. There really isn't a one size fits all rule for when and where a city's SPS event should take place. Being a part of the local community and knowing the area is a key ingredient to setting yourself up for success. Venue Selecting a venue can be a tough decision and this year was no exception. Choosing a place with convenient access and…

This year I am organizing my third SharePoint Saturday (SPS) event for Nashville. SPS events are a FREE one-day conference held in different cities around the world, featuring sessions from influential and respected SharePoint and Office 365 professionals.  This is the first in a series of posts about planning a technology event based on my past experiences.  This series is not intended as a “one size fits all” guide, but rather some helpful information for other organizers to use when planning their own events. My journey to becoming an SPS organizer started in 2008 when I learned of a meeting being organized by the local Microsoft office. The purpose of…