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How to realise flawless event registration<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

80% of all B2B events aim to improve or maintain long-term relationships with business clients. Unlike B2C events (like dance festivals), B2B events are mainly about who is coming to the event, not how many. Therefore, organisers ask their invitees to register. This registration process might look like a one-time, functional action in the invitation process; however, B2B event registration can be very challenging.\u202f <\/strong><\/p>\n

The registration process can become complex because of different target groups and tricky schedules with multiple sub-sessions. After registration, your next aim is to stay at the top of your mind. After all, you want to ensure people will come to your event!\u202f <\/p>\n

Good event software will allow you to automate many aspects of the registration process. Spotler Events wants to support event professionals in creating high-quality events. Therefore, we created this white paper containing practical tips and tricks for flawless registration.\u202f <\/p>\n

More than an RSVP\u202f <\/h2>\n

Before we start an in-depth explanation of the best registration settings for complex events, it’s good to consider the role events play in your company’s overall strategy. Events can be an essential communication tool in a long-term relationship with your customers. Every invitation, reminder, and event is a touchpoint for connecting to your valuable customers. You want to manage them smoothly and professionally.\u202f <\/p>\n

Registration is the last (and maybe even the most important!) piece of the puzzle. To achieve flawless registration, you need to align all the elements. Here’s a summary of what a good communication flow should look like:\u202f <\/p>\n

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“To achieve flawless registration, you need\u202fto align all the elements.”\u202f <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mailings\u202f <\/h3>\n

A good communication flow is the start of a successful event. Usually, your first contact with your invitee is via email (a save-the-date or the official invitation). Therefore, emails deserve care and attention. They should look appealing and contain easy-to-read, unique content relevant to your invitee. Experiment with different settings, layouts, and calls-to-action to determine what works best for your recipients.<\/p>\n

Carefully prepare and schedule the complete email flow. From the ‘save the date’ to the ‘thank you’ email, communication with your recipients is efficient and transparent. In the end, this will contribute to an accurate list of attendees and a lower no-show rate for your event.<\/p>\n

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Tickets\u202f <\/h3>\n

Do your invitees have to buy a ticket to attend your event? How many different tickets are available, and for whom? Your event’s ticket sales are directly related to its registration. Develop an appropriate ticket strategy for your target audience to reach the desired number of registrations.<\/p>\n

Website\u202f <\/h3>\n

A well-designed website contributes to your visitors’ overall event experience, leading to a higher registration rate. Make your invitees feel welcome by creating a clear website with fresh content, beautiful images and colours. <\/p>\n

Remember, your event website is more than just an online registration form; it’s the ultimate place to provide all the essential event information and engage your audience, even before the event starts! Your emails and event website will influence your invitees’ decision to register for your event.<\/p>\n

Survey\u202f<\/h3>\n

Surveys are the ultimate tool for evaluating your event. Your attendees hold valuable information, and understanding this will help you achieve your goals and create even more impactful events in the future! Surveys are a powerful tool when they’re conducted and set up correctly. <\/p>\n

The trick is to get all the information you need, with as few questions as possible. After that, interpreting and analysing the data is key. Gather more skills for\u202f building a good survey<\/a>.\u202f <\/p>\n

Event registration is not a single sign-on moment. It’s a crucial aspect of a bigger communication flow. All elements of the communication flow (mailings, website, surveys) are interrelated and contribute to the same goal: making sure the right people will attend your event. And that all starts with flawless registration. Let’s have a closer look at that.\u202f <\/p>\n

Determine the framework\u202f  <\/h2>\n

Event registration that involves different target groups and multiple sub-sessions can become quite complex. Setting up a clear framework upfront can help you manage the registration and maintain an overall view.\u202f <\/p>\n

5 essential questions\u202f<\/h3>\n

Before you start creating a registration form, determine the complete registration process by answering the following questions:\u202f <\/p>\n

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  1. Who can register?<\/li>\n
  2. How many people do you invite?\u202f<\/li>\n
  3. Can your invitee bring a guest?<\/li>\n
  4. What is the capacity of your workshops?<\/li>\n
  5. Will you check in your guests at the event?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Who can register?\u202f<\/h4>\n

    Personalised registration is the safest option if you invite your own data list: only invitees with a personal link or code can register.\u202f<\/p>\n

    Open registration is the way to go if your event is open to a broader audience. For example, when you publish your event on social media, anyone can sign up by filling out the registration page. This is an excellent solution for generating new leads!\u202f <\/p>\n

    How many people do you invite?\u202f <\/h4>\n

    It’s important to determine the number of attendees and calculate the number of invitees that lead to this number. How many people can attend your event? What’s the capacity of the venue and rooms? What happens when the maximum is reached? And what will you do when not enough people register?<\/p>\n

    Unfortunately, experience shows that on average, 50% of your invitees will register for free B2B events. And even after registrations, a 20 to 30% no-show is not a bad result. This information will help you calculate the ideal number of invitees. Are you organising a popular event? Then you might think of a waiting list to manage the maximum capacity of the event.\u202f <\/p>\n

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    “Design the process carefully before sending out the invites”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Can your invitee bring a guest?\u202f <\/h4>\n

    If you offer your invitee the option to bring a guest or colleague, ensure you think the procedure through. What details do you need from the guest? Will the extra guest receive a separate confirmation with an e-ticket? Or will you send this to your invitee? Design the process carefully before sending out the invites: changing the settings afterwards will create much extra work!\u202f <\/p>\n

    What is the capacity of your workshops?\u202f <\/h4>\n

    Many B2B events have workshops, sub-sessions, or other flexible programme items with limited seats. Write down the registration options for these sessions. Working with multiple time slots can be challenging, especially when not using flexible event registration software.\u202f <\/p>\n

    Will you check in your guests at the event?\u202f <\/h4>\n

    At Spotler, we believe checking in your attendees is necessary. It’s the only way to know who attended your event. This data is essential for follow-up: thank the people who attended and ask them for feedback! Consider calling the people who did not show up to improve the relationship. In the final chapter of this white paper, we will dive deeper into setting up the perfect registration desk.\u202f <\/p>\n

    Plan out and test your event communications <\/h3>\n

    After answering these five questions, setting up the next phase of your communication flow will be easier. Write down all communication moments to collect the data you need. This includes the invitation text, registration page details, confirmation email text, e-ticket, reminders, and thank you emails.\u202f <\/p>\n

    Once you’ve covered everything, you can set up your registration page and test it. Ask your team to test as well. An extra pair of eyes helps you check whether the texts are explicit and the registration is effortless. Don’t forget to test the cancellation process!\u202f <\/p>\n

    Registration is deeply embedded in all aspects of your event: your confirmation emails, program, venue size, and on-site check-in. Good preparation for this framework prevents you from forgetting vital steps and allows you to integrate your event’s communications and production.\u202f <\/p>\n

    Achieve higher attendance rates<\/h2>\n

    As illustrated, a good framework will help you set up a flawless registration process. After testing and tweaking, you can start communicating with your invitees. First step: invitation or “save the date”. The numbers will tell you if the message came across clearly in the first three days after your invitation. The following actions will help you make your event more successful.\u202f <\/p>\n

    It starts with the database<\/h3>\n

    The results of your mailing list depend on the quality of your database. Make sure you prepare your database as follows:\u202f <\/p>\n