Organizing an event in a thoughtful and structured way will save you a lot of time. Step 1: Set goals Knowing why you're planning an event is probably just as important as how you organize it. "Why do I organize an event? What is the goal? These questions form the foundation of your project. Once you know how to answer these questions clearly, it will prove that you are on the right track and can move on to the next step. Tip: Use the SMART rule (Specific, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Temporal) Specific: Try to define your goals as accurately as possible Measurable: Your goals must be measurable, make sure you can check what you plan Ambitious: Be ambitious, maybe some of your goals wil