What should an event budget include?
An event budget lists every expected source of revenue and every cost, with a contingency line, and tracks actuals against the plan. Common cost categories are venue, production, food and beverage, marketing, staffing, technology, insurance, and travel. Revenue may include registration, booth and sponsorship sales, and ancillary services.
- Best for
- Organizers building or reviewing the budget for a conference, trade show, or corporate event
- What to evaluate
- Revenue and costs both listed
- Contingency line
- Actuals tracked against plan


















