Free AV planning resources
Practical guides from Connected Event Group for event teams who want clearer quotes, sharper briefs, plain-English terminology, and fewer costly surprises.
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Spot the warning signs before they become event-day problems.
Give AV suppliers the right information so you get clearer, more accurate quotes.
Understand AV terminology without needing to be a technician.
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Checklist
A practical guide to reading AV quotes with confidence, identifying vague inclusions, hidden costs, risky staffing assumptions, and contract terms that could put your event at risk.
Best for
Comparing AV suppliers and quote inclusions
Guide
A complete briefing guide for event teams who want fewer surprises, sharper proposals, and AV recommendations that actually match the venue, audience, agenda, and event goals.
Best for
Preparing a clear AV brief before requesting quotes
Cheat Sheet
A plain-English reference for the AV terms, acronyms, and production language you are likely to hear during event planning, site visits, proposals, and show-day briefings.
Best for
Decoding AV terminology and acronyms
Why these guides exist
Compare quotes without guesswork
Brief suppliers with better detail
Decode technical terms quickly