Corporate
Corporate event invitations
A corporate invitation competes with a full calendar. It has to answer why this is worth two hours, what will happen, and what the attendee has to do next.
Lead with value, not logistics
The first line should say what the attendee gets: a product launch, a client dinner, an awards night, a training session. Time and place come second.
Publish an agenda
Even three lines help: arrival, main session, close. People approve time for a defined block far more readily than an open-ended evening.
Make registration one tap
- Attending yes or no
- Name and company for the badge
- Dietary requirements
- Nothing else unless legally required
Use a QR code at the door
The same invitation link printed as a QR code on badges, screens and table cards gives attendees the agenda on their phone without printing programmes.
Frequently asked questions
- How far in advance should corporate invitations go out?
- Three to six weeks, with a reminder a week before the event.
- Should I include a dress code?
- Yes. Business casual versus formal is the question organisers get asked most.
- How do I control the headcount?
- Set a registration deadline, cap the guest count, and watch the running total as replies arrive.
- Can attendees register colleagues?
- Yes, if you allow a guest-count field. Ask for names when badges are involved.