Got involved with the first MCON, producing their closing party and providing critical last-minute ticketing system support. When they didn't have a ticketing system and just had a bunch of names, stayed up all night the night before MCON began to manually enter all attendee names into the Magic Tickets system. Brought iPads and everything needed for check-in, which went reasonably smooth. Only involved with MCON for one year.
Got involved with the first MCON, producing their closing party and providing critical last-minute ticketing system support. When MCON didn't have a ticketing system and just had a bunch of names, the situation required immediate action to ensure the event could run smoothly.
This led to staying up all night the night before MCON began, manually entering all attendee names into the Magic Tickets system. The process involved timing how long it took to enter 5 names, calculating the total number of attendees, and figuring out exactly how much time would be needed to complete the task, which gave about a half hour extra time before the event started.
Brought iPads and everything needed for check-in, and the process went reasonably smooth. Also produced their closing party. Only involved with MCON for one year, as the energy wasn't fully aligned with all of their energy.
When MCON didn't have a ticketing system and just had a bunch of names, the situation required immediate action. This led to staying up all night the night before MCON began, manually entering all attendee names into the Magic Tickets system to ensure the event could run smoothly.
The process involved timing how long it took to enter 5 names, calculating the total number of attendees, and figuring out exactly how much time would be needed to complete the task. This calculation gave about a half hour extra time before the event started, which was just enough to ensure everything was ready. The manual data entry was completed, and the system was ready for check-in.
Implemented the Magic Tickets system for MCON, providing a complete ticketing and check-in solution when they had none. The system enabled smooth check-in processes and proper attendee management throughout the event.
Stayed up all night the night before MCON began, manually entering all attendee names into the ticketing system. Used a methodical approach: timing 5 entries, calculating total time needed, and ensuring completion with about a half hour buffer before the event started.
Brought iPads and everything needed for check-in, ensuring the event had all the necessary hardware and tools to run smoothly. This comprehensive support included both the software system and the physical equipment required for on-site operations.
The check-in process went reasonably smooth, demonstrating that the last-minute implementation was successful. Despite the tight timeline, the system worked effectively and supported the event's needs.
In addition to the ticketing system support, also produced MCON's closing party. This event provided a celebration and conclusion to the conference, bringing the community together for one final gathering.
Produced the closing party for the first MCON, creating a memorable conclusion to the event. This production work complemented the ticketing system support, providing comprehensive event production services for MCON's inaugural event.
Only involved with MCON for one year. While the ticketing system implementation and closing party production were successful, the energy wasn't fully aligned with all of their energy. This misalignment led to the decision to step back after the first year, despite the successful execution of the work.
The experience demonstrated the importance of alignment in collaborative projects. While technical execution and production quality were strong, the energy and vision alignment is equally important for long-term partnerships. The one year of involvement provided valuable experience and successful outcomes, even as it became clear that continued collaboration wasn't the right fit.