diff --git a/meetup_checklist.adoc b/meetup_checklist.adoc index e69de29..2206388 100644 --- a/meetup_checklist.adoc +++ b/meetup_checklist.adoc @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Organization Checklist + +## Overall Meetup Organization + +- [ ] The Code of Conduct for the meetup is written and attendees are aware of its existence before coming. + +[small]#Attendees who had first or second-hand problems during meetups might avoid meetups with no CoC.# + +- [ ] There are at least two organisers. + +[small]#Being two allows you to split the load and be more accountable.# + + +## Meetup In a New Space + +- [ ] If there is food served, make sure with the provider that you have options for those with dietary requirements + +[small]#There can be philosophical, religious or health reasons for attendees to not eat meat. Their lunch should be correct nonetheless.# + +- [ ] Check with the provider whether the new space is accessible without using stairs or narrow doors and give the information before-hand to attendees. + +[small]#In doubt, reduced mobility attendees might avoid your meetup even though it is accessible. Or on the contrary, attend and be blocked.# + +- [ ] Either there is no alcohol or attendees are aware of it in advance. + +[small]#Some people are not comfortable attending events with free alcohol.# + +## Session Content + +- [ ] Talks are diverse and suitable for different experience levels. + +[small]#The meetup should be accessible to all experience level and allow everybody to learn.# + +- [ ] You have space for people to socialise and network before and after any talks you put on. + +[small]#The meetup should be a way for everybody to learn and socialize.# + +## Additional ideas + +* If you don't get enough talk submissions, consider a social meetup with a just-for-fun quiz + +* If your meetup is small enough, you can get everyone who is comfortable with it to give a short introduction to who they are and what they do + +* Try to gently encourage people who have never spoken at tech events to give talks, and offer to help them out. Small meetups are a great way to lead up to conferences.