# Conference Agenda Template: Plan Sessions in Asana > Use this conference agenda template to schedule sessions, assign speakers, track logistics, and share updates with vendors and attendees. Source: https://asana.com/templates/conference-agenda.md - [Create your template](https://app.asana.com/-/product_templates) - [Project views](/features/project-management/project-views) - [Custom fields](/features/project-management/custom-fields) - [Time tracking](/features/resource-management/time-tracking) - [Slack](/apps/slack) - [Google Workspace](/google-workspace) - [Dropbox](/apps/dropbox) - [Zoom](/apps/zoom) templates Meeting agendas Conference agenda Plan your conference and track essential event details with a custom-built conference agenda template in Asana. Meeting agendas Project planning Cross-team planning Strategic planning ## Conference agenda template Use a reusable agenda to organize sessions, speakers, and logistics in one place, so your team is aligned, and last-minute changes don't get missed. ### Better planning for the best conferences - [Sign up](/create-account) #### Summary A conference agenda template makes it easier to plan, organize, and run a successful event. It gives you a simple structure to record session details, assign speakers, and manage logistics. In this article, you’ll learn what a conference agenda is, what to include, and how to build one step by step. This way, you can keep your team, vendors, and attendees on the same page from beginning to end.Planning and hosting a conference takes a lot of effort. You need to manage schedules, keep track of timelines and locations, and coordinate with vendors. Organizing everything is a big job. A conference agenda template is a helpful starting point that gathers all the key event details, making it easier to plan your conference. Using a digital template helps everyone—vendors, speakers, and your team—stay on the same page, so nothing gets missed if plans change. In this article, you'll find out what a conference agenda is, what to include, and how to build one step by step. Make your conference look effortless and make the planning process feel easy, too. ## What is a conference agenda? A conference agenda is a detailed schedule that outlines every session, speaker, and activity taking place during a conference. It gives attendees a clear picture of what to expect and helps organizers keep the event on track. A typical conference agenda includes: - Session titles and descriptions - Start and end times for each activity - Speaker or presenter names - Room locations or virtual meeting links - Scheduled breaks and networking opportunities ## What is a conference agenda template? A conference agenda template gives you a simple structure to organize your conference schedule. With a digital template, you can add custom fields and sections for key details like event overviews, session information, speaker assignments, and break times. Plus, since conference agendas are duplicatable, you can easily [make a copy](/inside-asana/create-project-templates-with-duplicate-project) of the baseline template and build out schedules for similar conference itineraries going forward. - [Free conference agenda template](/templates/conference-agenda) ## What to include in a conference agenda template A well-structured conference agenda gives attendees and organizers everything they need at a glance. Here are the key elements your template should cover: - **Event overview:** Name, purpose, and theme - **Date and venue:** Dates, location, or virtual link - **Session details:** Titles, times, descriptions, and locations - **Speaker information:** Names, titles, and topics - **Breaks and networking:** Meals, breaks, and networking time - **Logistics:** Contacts, Wi-Fi, and A/V details - **Resources:** Links to materials, maps, and documents Including these details upfront makes your agenda a [single source of truth](/resources/knowledge-management) for everyone involved, from speakers to sponsors to attendees. ## Benefits of using a conference agenda template Static conference agendas, such as those created in Microsoft Word or Excel, are useful tools for tracking the conference schedule on the day of the event. But their fixed nature means they can't account for real-time changes, making them difficult to use for conference planning. A digital conference agenda template, on the other hand, lets you plan your conference and collaborate with team members in one place. - [Read: Use a run-of-show template to coordinate every event detail](https://asana.com/templates/run-of-show) With a digital conference agenda template, you can: - **View your conference agenda in one place**, including the start times for each scheduled activity, the room name or location for each session, and the session's speaker or presenter. - **Assign speakers and event facilitators actionable tasks** with due dates, so everyone has clarity and visibility into how their roles influence the conference itinerary. - **Use** [dependencies](https://help.asana.com/s/article/task-dependencies?language=en_US) **to see****which conference events depend on each other** and get notified when the activity you're waiting on completes. - **Take advantage of different project views,** including [Board View](https://help.asana.com/s/article/board-view?language=en_US), so everyone can view and manage the itinerary in a way that works for them. - **Create custom tags to label conference events with****key information,** including room setup, AV needs, event location, and more. - **Create a collaboration hub with integrations for all your favorite** [business apps](/apps), like [Slack](/apps/slack) and [Google Drive](/apps/google-drive). Turn messages into actionable tasks and keep track of important documents. - **Track and update your conference agenda on the go** using the [Asana mobile app](/download). - **Reuse your template** to create upcoming conference agenda plans, cutting down on upfront work and ensuring every conference itinerary follows the same structure. ## How to create a conference agenda Starting a conference agenda from scratch can seem like a lot, but taking it step by step makes it easier. Here’s how to build an agenda that keeps your event organized and your attendees interested. ### Define your event goals Begin by deciding what you want your conference to accomplish. Is your main goal sharing knowledge, networking, launching products, or team building? Setting your goals early helps you choose the right sessions and organize your agenda around what matters most to your attendees. ### Outline key sessions and activities Map out the main sessions your conference will include. Common session types are: - **Keynotes:** High-profile presentations that set the tone for the event - **Panel discussions:** Moderated conversations with multiple speakers on a shared topic - **Workshops:** Interactive, hands-on sessions focused on skill-building - **Breakout sessions:** Smaller group discussions on specialized topics Assign each session a time slot in your [event schedule](/templates/event-schedule) and estimate how long it should run. This gives you a bird's-eye view of the day and helps you spot scheduling conflicts early. ### Plan breaks and networking opportunities Conferences work better when people have time to rest and connect. Plan regular breaks between sessions and add time for networking or informal meetups. These moments often lead to the best conversations at the event. ### Add speaker and logistics details For each session, add the speaker’s name, the room or meeting link, and any equipment or setup needs. Listing these details in your agenda helps everyone, from AV teams to presenters, know what to expect and when. ### Review and finalize your agenda Before you share the agenda, run through a final review: - Check that all session times, speaker names, and room assignments are accurate - Confirm sessions align with your event goals - Ensure there's enough buffer time between activities - Share a draft with key stakeholders for feedback After everyone agrees, finalize the agenda and share it with all attendees and vendors. ## What types of conferences can you plan with Asana? Conference agenda templates created in Asana are flexible enough to scale across multiple types of conferences, including: - **Virtual conferences:** Create a conference agenda structured for virtual conferences. Support [remote collaboration](/resources/remote-collaboration) during event planning and take advantage of our integrated apps that streamline virtual communication, such as [Zoom](/apps/zoom). - **One-day conferences:** Easily organize your single-day conference by breaking the schedule into sections, such as "morning keynote," "breakout sections," and "afternoon keynote." - **Multi-day conferences:** Simplify the schedule by assigning due dates to each activity and using List View or [Calendar View](https://help.asana.com/s/article/calendar-view?language=en_US) to view each day's schedule in detail. - **Yearly conferences:** Planning an annual conference can be a big task since it usually involves many stakeholders, vendors, and teams. Make things easier by bringing everyone together in one place. - **Press conferences:** Align your public relations team on the purpose and plan for press conferences with a template structured specifically for PR announcements. ## Features and apps for your conference agenda template Use your digital conference agenda template as a collaboration hub for your team through apps and integrations. Specific features, like different views and custom tags, allow you to organize work and provide clarity for your team. ### Integrated features - [List View](https://help.asana.com/s/article/list-view?language=en_US). List View is a grid-style view that lets you see all your project's information at a glance. Like a to-do list or a spreadsheet, List View displays all your tasks at once so you can not only see task titles and due dates, but also view any relevant custom fields, such as Priority, Status, and more. Unlock effortless collaboration by giving your entire team visibility into who's doing what by when. - Board View. Board View is a Kanban board-style view that displays your project's information in columns. Columns are typically organized by work status (like To Do, Doing, and Done), but you can adjust column titles depending on your project needs. Within each column, tasks are displayed as cards, with a variety of associated information, including task title, due date, and custom fields. Track work as it moves through stages and get an at-a-glance insight into where your project stands. - [Custom fields](https://help.asana.com/s/article/custom-fields?language=en_US). Custom fields are the best way to tag, sort, and filter work. Create custom fields for any information you need to track, from priority and status to email addresses and phone numbers. Use custom fields to sort and schedule your to-dos so you know what to work on first. Plus, share custom fields across tasks and projects to ensure consistency across your organization. - [Start dates](https://help.asana.com/s/article/task-fields?language=en_US). Sometimes, you don't just need to track when a to-do is due; you also need to know when you should start working on it. Start times and dates give your team members a clear sense of how long each task should take. Use start dates to set, track, and manage work, aligning your team's goals and preventing dependencies from falling through the cracks. ### Recommended apps - [Slack](/apps/slack). Turn ideas, work requests, and action items from Slack into Asana tasks and comments that are trackable. Go from quick questions and action items to tasks with assignees and due dates. Easily capture work so requests and to-dos don't get lost in Slack. - [Google Workplace](/apps/google-drive). Attach files directly to tasks in Asana using the Google Workspace file picker, built into the Asana task pane. Easily attach any My Drive file with just a few clicks. - [Dropbox](/apps/dropbox). Attach files directly to tasks in Asana using the Dropbox file chooser, built into the Asana task pane. - Zoom. Asana and Zoom are partnering to help teams have more purposeful, focused meetings. The Zoom + Asana integration makes it easy to prepare for meetings, have actionable conversations, and access information after the call. Meetings begin in Asana, where shared meeting agendas provide visibility and context about what will be discussed. During the meeting, team members can quickly create tasks within Zoom, so details and action items don't get lost. And once the meeting is over, the Zoom + Asana integration pulls the meeting transcripts and recordings into Asana, so all collaborators and stakeholders can review them as needed. ## Plan your next conference with Asana A great conference starts with a great agenda, and the right tool makes building one simple. With Asana, you can create a reusable conference agenda template, assign tasks to speakers and coordinators, and track every detail in real time. [Get started](/create-account) and see how easy conference planning can be. ## FAQs about conference agenda templates #### How do I create a conference agenda template? Start by splitting your agenda into sections that match your conference sessions (such as morning and afternoon keynotes), then add custom fields to track details like session times, presenters, and room names. Your baseline template should be a reusable starting point you can duplicate for future events. #### How do I use a conference agenda template? Once you've created your baseline conference agenda template, simply make a copy of the template and rename it to align with the conference you're planning. Then, fill in the template's sections and fields with conference-specific information, and amend the template's structure as needed. #### What's the difference between a conference agenda template and a meeting agenda template? [A meeting agenda](/resources/meeting-agenda) is typically informal and focused on generating a specific outcome, while a conference agenda is more formal and centered on information sharing across multiple sessions. Both use similar structures, but a conference template accounts for more complex logistics like multiple tracks, speakers, and venues. #### What should be included in a conference agenda? A conference agenda should include the event overview, session titles with start and end times, speaker names, room assignments, break and meal schedules, and contact details for organizers. The more detail you include, the easier it is for attendees and stakeholders to prepare. #### How far in advance should I share the conference agenda? 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