Define success before launch

Agree on the event’s primary objective and the evidence that will show progress. Separate attendance targets from commercial, experience and destination objectives.

Measure the whole journey

Track registration, participation, engagement, leads, feedback and content performance. Use consistent definitions and explain the limitations of each measure.

Include local participation

Record supplier involvement and local enterprise opportunities where relevant. Avoid equating activity with impact unless there is evidence connecting the two.

Close with actions

Turn reporting into decisions: what to repeat, what to change and who owns the follow-up. The next event should benefit from the evidence gathered at this one.