The success of an event lies in an extraordinary mix of people and the effort put in by an entire team. In the first part of the mix, namely people, the MC also enters. Depending on the theme, he is the one who transforms a mold into an event for people and…surprise, the presenter is the first one who remains in the minds of the participants. Hence the pressure he carries on his shoulders, but also your pressure, as an organizer, to choose a MC.

So, how do you make sure that the one you choose is the right one?

Participate in similar events.

Connect with what’s happening in the events on the market and follow how the speakers are positioned according to the feedback of the participants. After each event, create a short list of speakers who kept the audience close for the longest time, who have a sense of humor and who managed to convey the essence of the meeting. Also, see if they would fit the concept of your event, and then start contracting them. It would be ideal to start a conversation right within the event, during the networking breaks, but if the framework does not help you, a contract immediately after, referring to your participation, can work wonders.

Ask for recommendations.

It’s no wonder that today, a recommendation is worth more than promotional materials. People rely more and more on the experiences lived by other people, so ask other event organizers which people they have worked with, in addition you can also get good practices.

Take a look inside the company.

If the event is an internal one, for the launch of a product or service or one that celebrates a success, a good idea may be to turn to someone from within the company, someone with high public speaking skills, a popular and pleasant person.

Before the event…

No matter who you choose to host the event, its preparation before the event is absolutely necessary. In order for him to have an exceptional performance, but also to create the frame you want, provide him with the information he needs, such as:

• The concept
• Purpose
• History (if applicable)
• Details about other guest speakers
• Demographic data about the participant
• The way in which the follow-up will be done
• What follows after the event

If you’re not convinced by the preparation of one of the speakers you’ve been thinking about or it comes from a recommendation and you haven’t had the opportunity to participate in one of his events, ask for recordings. Most of them collect recordings from the events they host, precisely with the idea of having presentation material;
Avoid sending several invitations at the same time. In a project like this, time is precious, but don’t choose to economize exactly at the most sensitive point. In a quite possible case, you can receive several confirmations, placing yourself in a delicate situation of withdrawing the invitation, a totally unprofessional thing, and instead of making connections, you close your own doors;
Try to allocate an appropriate amount to this aspect. It is normal that a renowned host wax moreover, if this can outline your event, then work on the budget to cover this important need;
Ask for a written confirmation and come back with a reminder to avoid any situation in which he forgets, if he didn’t write it down.

Therefore, it seriously contributes to the success of your event, so team up with it, allocate the necessary time and energy, so you will have a event grade 10.