{"id":8332,"date":"2016-02-10T14:21:26","date_gmt":"2016-02-10T19:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2016-02-10T14:21:26","modified_gmt":"2016-02-10T19:21:26","slug":"6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year","title":{"rendered":"6 Different Events You Might Find Yourself Planning This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Weddings, parties, conferences, and galas are standard fare for event planners, but the event industry is one that\u2019s constantly evolving. Up-and-coming events mean new challenges for event planners, so if you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expand your skill set<\/a>\u2014or just to try something new\u2014keep an eye out for some of these different events, from the innovative to the offbeat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#1_TEDx_Events\" >1. TEDx Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#2_Interactive_experiences\" >2. Interactive experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#3_Strange_sporting_events\" >3. Strange sporting events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#4_Green_meetings\" >4. Green meetings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#5_Hackathons\" >5. Hackathons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/6-different-events-you-might-find-yourself-planning-this-year\/#6_Internet_meetups\" >6. Internet meetups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_TEDx_Events\"><\/span>1. TEDx Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What originally started as a one-off conference turned into an annual series, and from there TED blew up into a household name by posting presentations from its conferences (TED talks) online.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p>TED focuses on helping communities to create local events and provide a platform for people who might not get a chance to speak otherwise, so any community is a potential organizer. Another unique element of a TEDx event is the inclusion of video. While not every TEDx event has to include live speakers, all of them involve screening videos of previous TED talks, so audio-visual issues will be a major part of the planning.<\/p>\n<p>Before diving in, check out the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/participate\/organize-a-local-tedx-event\/before-you-start\/event-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEDx event types<\/a>, and make sure you\u2019ve looked over TED\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/participate\/organize-a-local-tedx-event\/before-you-start\/tedx-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rules<\/a>. You\u2019ll also need to apply for a TEDx license before you start planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_243396313_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman giving a presentation\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_243396313_ed.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_243396313_ed-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Interactive_experiences\"><\/span>2. Interactive experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be brave enough to watch Jaws, but are you brave enough to watch it while floating around a lake in an inner tube? That was the idea behind <a href=\"http:\/\/www.odditycentral.com\/events\/jaws-on-the-water-the-scariest-way-to-watch-shark-horror-flicks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaws on the Water<\/a>, an event first hosted in 2002 by a theatre in Texas. While you won\u2019t find yourself hosting this exact event, you can definitely expect to see more like it. Corporations, business, and super-motivated individuals are all turning to events that will really get their guests engaged.<\/p>\n<p>Build-your-own-baked-potato bars are no longer cutting it: people are looking for parties and events that take the theme to the next level, and the traditional murder mystery soiree is just the start. Look at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bizbash.com\/think-beyond-the-photo-booth-steal-these-fresh-ideas-for-interactive-events\/toronto\/story\/31611#.VrJK89UrKUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Groupon\u2019s 007-themed party<\/a>, which turned its guests into secret agents who had to complete \u201cmissions\u201d throughout the night.<\/p>\n<p>This type of event goes beyond the usual expectations of guest entertainment, so be prepared to get wildly creative!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Strange_sporting_events\"><\/span>3. Strange sporting events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The world has always had its share of weird sports, but thanks to the Internet, once-local oddities are transforming into global events. And you know what happens when events start to grow\u2014the planning responsibilities grow along with them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_190429997_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Spectators cheering at a sports event\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_190429997_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_190429997_ed-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a sport local to your area that\u2019s suddenly picked up popularity or a weird activity from across the country that\u2019s made its way to your city, you may find yourself working out the unique logistics of organizing a Quidditch tournament, a shovel racing competition, or a bog-snorkeling event.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Green_meetings\"><\/span>4. Green meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technically, a green meeting is just another meeting. The only difference is the focus on hosting an event with sustainability front and centre in the planning process. While this might seem like a small change, it can make a big difference in how you approach your planning.<\/p>\n<p>We talked about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/02\/how-to-plan-a-green-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">planning a green wedding<\/a> earlier this week, and many of our pointers will also apply to planning green corporate events. Obviously shopping for an eco-friendly dress or jewelry won\u2019t be a problem, but things like locally sourced food and energy-efficient venues will definitely be high on your list for a corporate event.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hackathons\"><\/span>5. Hackathons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also known as codefests, hackathons involve groups of computer programmers, software designers, and hardware designers meeting up for some intensive work on a new piece of software or tech.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from needing state-of-the-art tech and really good Wi-Fi, hackathons come with some unique planning challenges. The consultation with your client might involve figuring out an attainable goal for the event and settling on a theme, like food sustainability or social justice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_237547333_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Two people coding on computers\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_237547333_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/shutterstock_237547333_ed-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Internet_meetups\"><\/span>6. Internet meetups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the name, an Internet meetup doesn\u2019t actually take place on the Internet. Instead, it\u2019s an event where people who\u2019ve met on the Internet through shared hobbies or interests get together in person to\u2026 well, meet up.<\/p>\n<p>Often these are small, casual events consisting of small groups of friends, whose organizers wouldn\u2019t necessarily feel the need to bring in an event planner. But sites like Tumblr have taken to organizing large-scale meetups complete with speakers, entertainment, games, and prizes, and as people get more invested in their online communities we\u2019re sure to see this trend grow.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>What unique events have you worked on in your career as a professional event planner? 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