The Ultimate Meeting Planner's Survival Kit
As a Jack (or Jill) of all trades, event professionals need to be prepared for any situation that may arise. Even if you already have a list of items you bring to each event, hopefully this list will inspire some new and helpful ideas. Feel free to leave a comment of all the items you bring regularly to your events and don’t forget to download the free printable list at the end!
Personal
Chapstick*
Ear plugs*
Face wipes*
First aid kit
Hand Sanitizer*
Insect repellent (outdoor)
Lotion*
Mints*
Pain killers (Aspirin/Ibuprofen)*
Emergen-C*
Disposable toothbrushes*
Sunscreen (outdoor)
Spot remover (Tide Stick)
Technology
Cell phone cords and plug
Power Strips & Extension cord**
Batteries (assorted sizes)**
Multi plug adapter (Internat’l travel)
USB drives & Hub**
Cable ties
Laptop lock
External phone battery (outdoor)
Slide Advancer**
Event Signs
Tent cards
Poster board w/event logo
Arrows & velcro
Table top plexi sign holder
Extra podium signs
Misc.
Multi purpose surface wipes
Sewing kit & Safety pins
Tissue paper & string
Business Cards
Cash box/credit card swiper (ie Square)
Office
Clipboard
Elastic bands
Goo Gone
Markers*
Pens and pencils (also highlighter pens)
Post it notes
Logo Stickers
Notepads (lined for notes and plain for signs)
Paper clips
Pushpins/tacks
Scissors
Stapler and staples
Sticky Tac
Super Glue
White sticker labels
PC Speakers**
Thank you cards/envelopes
printer**
Wireless router**
Portable Hard-drive
Tools
Multi-tool (screw-driver, pliers, etc)
Measuring tape
Box cutter
Strong Fishing Line
Tape (masking, colored spike, Gaff (duct), painter’s)**
Food
Snacks*
Water bottles
Bottle opener and corkscrew**
Be sure to download the most helpful apps to your phone so that it can function as your camera, stopwatch, calculator, map, flashlight, and contact list (be sure that everyone is entered in your phone before leaving).
Also remember to backup your laptop or save important documents to the cloud (ie. Box, Dropbox, iCloud, Google) before traveling.
*Included in your Macro Survival Kit (complimentary)
**Included in your Macro Office Kit (when ‘office’ is ordered)
Download your free printable worksheet HERE!
