The Days before an event...

The days ahead of a major event....

Often characterized by a mix of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes even a touch of anxiety. People involved in the event, whether they are organizers, participants, or attendees, may experience a range of emotions as the event draws closer. Common aspects involved are;

1. Preparation and Planning: The final days are usually filled with last-minute preparations and planning to ensure that all the details are in place. Organizers might be double-checking schedules, confirming arrangements, and addressing any unforeseen issues that arise.
2. Excitement: As the event approaches, excitement tends to build among everyone involved. Anticipation of the event's activities, performances, or key moments can lead to a positive energy among participants.
3. Nervousness: On the flip side, some people might also feel nervous or anxious about the event. Performers, speakers, and those responsible for the event's success might worry about living up to expectations or encountering unexpected challenges.
4. Logistics: Participants and attendees might be making travel plans, arranging accommodations, and ensuring they have everything they need for the event.
5. Final Preparations: Speakers, performers, and presenters might be rehearsing their presentations one last time, ensuring that technical equipment is working properly, and practicing their roles to make sure everything goes smoothly.
6. Media and Promotion: Media coverage and promotional efforts might intensify as the event approaches. This can involve interviews, press releases, social media posts, and other forms of publicity.
7. Social Engagement: People may engage in conversations and discussions about the upcoming event, sharing their excitement, plans, and expectations with friends, family, and colleagues.
8. Anticipation: The closer the event gets, the more people tend to think about what they are looking forward to the most. This could be a specific performance, meeting certain people, or experiencing a particular aspect of the event.
9. Last-Minute Changes: Sometimes, unexpected developments or changes in plans might occur. This could be due to factors such as weather, logistical issues, or unforeseen circumstances that require quick adjustments.
10. Checking Details: Participants and attendees might be reconfirming schedules, checking directions to the venue, and making sure they have their tickets or passes ready.
11. Celebration and Networking: In some cases, there might be pre-event gatherings, parties, or networking sessions for participants to connect and socialize before the main event.
12. Countdown: The days leading up to the event might be marked by a visible countdown, either on social media, event websites, or through other means, which adds to the sense of excitement.

All these and more are true for our team at THE FUTURE PILOT right now. We are JJ-1 to our arrivals, this year we have 24 participants, 13 facilitators and media team members, 3 extras on media support. I can tell you I'm about to have a hectic week, but I'm also very excited for the outcome.