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Seminar

Event Planner 101 Live: Planning events with confidence

Feb
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03 Feb 2026 /  
10:00am - 12:00pm
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IET London Savoy Place , London , United Kingdom

Free to attend
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About

Are you new to event planning? Or an “accidental planner” tasked with organising events outside your main role? You’re not alone. Planning an event can feel overwhelming whether it’s your full-time job or an addition to it.

That’s why we’ve created Event Planner 101: a practical, expert-led, confidence-building session designed to demystify the event planning process and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Join us for an interactive morning where industry experts including PA Life, Searcys, The Power of Events and Greengage will share their invaluable insights into the planning and delivery of successful events.

This isn’t a sales pitch or an advanced masterclass—it’s a supportive space to ask questions, gain clarity, and leave armed with a clearer framework for planning events, not to mention greater confidence in working with suppliers and venues.

Plus, you’ll get access to our Event Planner 101 toolkit, packed with top tips, practical takeaways and a useful checklist for stress-free planning.

Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and start planning smarter. 

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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03 Feb 2026 

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Organiser

  • IET Events

Who should attend?

  • Early career event planners or anyone new to planning events
  • ‘Accidental’ event planners – Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants and Office Managers with limited event planning experience. 

Why attend?

Hear real stories behind successful events - what worked, what didn’t, straight from the experts.   
Connect with fellow planners - share experiences, swap tips, and build your support network.  

See it all in action at IET London: Savoy Place - experience professional hospitality and learn how venues think about layout, flow, catering, and guest experience. 

Location

IET London Savoy Place

2 Savoy Place
London

WC2R 0BL
United Kingdom

IET London: Savoy Place is committed to having an environmentally responsible event portfolio and work hard to plan and implement events which reflect sustainable event best practices, from working with venues and suppliers that demonstrate best environmental practices to reducing the carbon footprint of each event and therefore our impact on the environment.

Programme

10am - Arrival and registration 
10:30am - Welcome
10:35am - Panel session: “The Real Building Blocks of an Event”

Speakers: Greengage | Searcys | PA Life | The Power of Events 
We’ll cover where to start, common mistakes to avoid, and insider tips every new planner should know. Learn how to manage budgets, timelines and stakeholders, plus simple tools to keep planning stress-free.

11am - Practical Q&A: “Ask the ‘silly’ questions”  
11:30am - Venue tour and food 

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Free to attend

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