Event timing calculator
Estimate programme length from segments, speeches and buffers
Open the tool: Event timing calculator →Tools
Translate audience and programme needs into a host profile
Complete the fields to build a draft.
Shortlist by preparation process, judgement and audience fit.
Review the draft with the venue, AV team and decision contact before treating it as an operating document.
Read guideRelated resources
Estimate programme length from segments, speeches and buffers
Open the tool: Event timing calculator →Turn event facts into a practical hosting brief
Open the tool: Emcee brief builder →Place speeches, food, games and reveals in a workable rhythm
Open the tool: Guest energy map →Prepare a complete first message with the details an emcee needs
Open the tool: WhatsApp enquiry builder →The on-the-day playbook for emcee brief, from arrival to the final thank-you.
Read guide: Emcee brief: on-the-day playbook →A step-by-step timeline for run of show, from planning kickoff to the final cue.
Read guide: Run of show: timeline guide →The planning checklist for run of show, covering what to lock down and by when.
Read guide: Run of show: planning checklist →The questions worth settling early for run of show, before suppliers and scripts are locked in.
Read guide: Run of show: questions to settle early →