Critical Mass

This post contains information about the type of business events our social network would cater for.

Conferences
Definitions

• A conference is a meeting of people who “confer” about a topic.
• Academic conference, in science and academia, a formal event where researchers present results, workshops, and other activities.
• Business conference, organized to discuss business-related matters.

Travel

• Probably need multiple types of transport (unlikely that a train or a bus will run directly to the conference location, and you may have to fly there first) – needs coordination!

Accommodation

• Most conferences aren’t local so chances are people will need accommodation.

Venue

• These come with venues included.

Local Area Info

• Might need entertainment options for guests you’ve brought with you.
• Might want suggestions of places to eat in the evenings if the conference doesn’t provide food, or if you are staying on afterwards.

Weather Forecast

• Possibly less needed here as most conferences involve staying inside.
• However guests might want this information.

Training/Teambuilding Weekends

Definitions

• Team building refers to a wide range of activities, presented to businesses, schools, sports teams, religious or nonprofit organizations designed for improving team performance. Team building is pursued via a variety of practices, and can range from simple bonding exercises to complex simulations and multi-day team building retreats designed to develop a team (including group assessment and group-dynamic games), usually falling somewhere in between.

Travel

• Will need to organise group travel.

Accommodation

• Normally comes included if it’s sold as a multi day team building retreat

Venue

• These tend to come with venues included.

Local Area Info

• Probably not needed here as activities will be scheduled

Weather Forecast

• Possibly needed for outdoor activities

Business Day Events

Definitions

• Induction Days
• Presentation Days
• Seminars
• Workshops

Travel

• Will need to organise group travel, also same day return travel.

Accommodation

• Not necessary for a one day event.

Venue

• Will need some sort of venue for this.

Local Area Info

• Probably not needed here

Weather Forecast

• Probably not needed here

Academic (Universities/Schools)

Definitions

• Presentation Days

• Seminars

• Workshops

Travel

• Will need to organise group travel, also same day return travel.

Accommodation

• Not necessary for a one day event.

Venue

• Will need some sort of venue for this.

Local Area Info

• Probably not needed here

Weather Forecast

• Probably not needed here