Not every event will need seven to eight months for preparation.
Lead times can be adjusted and tasks can be added, deleted or moved as needed. For questions regarding checklists or planning an event timeline, contact mgt-events@buffalo.edu
Hold team meeting to determine event audience, goals and objectives, date and time, location and budget
Determine event specifics such as number of attendees, event space needs, room setup, catering, A/V needs, rentals, parking and/or transportation, and lodging, if needed