How involved should I be with the events program developer(s)?
When putting an event together, the best place to start when looking for ideas for content, atmosphere, outcome, etc., is the program director. He or she has probably “envisioned” the perfect results of this meeting/event and may have specific requests or needs that no one else will know. They will also most likely have the best information available on the group attending the event. Obviously, you won’t want to over-involve them, but definitely meet with them early in the planning process to get their ideas, and check back from time to time to allow them a review of your progress.
