How To: Organize A Twestival

Twestival in all 175+ cities will begin within 48 hours and there is already quite some buzz generated by Twitter users (see #twestival).

Volunteers, who came together, mainly through Twitter connections, are the ones who made Twestival possible across the globe. One thing is for sure, organizing a Twestival isn’t as easy as it seems. Just imagine organizing an event with literally zero resource!

@mikefoong, who is the main guy behind this year’s Twestival Singapore has “been there done that,” and we’re glad to have him share his experience with all of us. Below are 6 basic steps toward creating a successful Twestival.

6 Basic Steps

1. Gather team members: This is the first and probably the most important step towards making Twestival possible. Gathering members are mostly based on connections, and once your core team is formed, it is important to communicate goals and objectives of the event, and the members’ specific work scope and their commitment level. This will ensure efficiency and transparency throughout the whole campaign.

2. Lay out every idea: A successful Twestival strives on creativity and openness. During meetings, make sure every team member is allowed to share his/her ideas. Maximize the diversity of your team.

3. Evaluate whether it is practical: Once all the ideas are thrown on the table, evaluate what could be done. Create a timeline of events and make sure you have a Plan B in case something crops up.