R-Ladies Event Analytics
Understanding Event Patterns and Formats
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Executive Summary
This report analyzes event characteristics across the R-Ladies network to identify successful patterns and guide organizers in planning effective events.
- Events analyzed (last 12 months): 261
- Virtual events: 59.4%
- Average event duration: 3.3 hours
- Chapters hosting events: 74
Event Timing Patterns
Day of Week Distribution
Tue is the most popular day with 67 events (25.7%). Weekend events represent 13.8% of all events.
Time of Day Patterns
The peak hour is 18:00 with 62 events. Evening events (17:00-20:00): 128, business hours (9:00-17:00): 83.
Seasonal Trends
Mar is the busiest month (avg: 37 events) while Jan is the quietest (avg: 16.8 events).
Event Format Analysis
Virtual vs. In-Person Distribution
Event Duration Patterns
The most common duration is 1.5-2.5 hours (176 events, 68.8%). Median: 1.5 hours, mean: 1.8 hours.
Geographic Distribution
Event Type Distribution
Recommendations for Organizers
Timing Optimization
- Schedule events on Tue, Wed, Thu for highest participation
- Consider 12:00-18:00 for optimal timing
- Plan for reduced activity in Jan, ramp up in Mar
Format Selection
- Virtual events: Greater accessibility, easier speaker recruitment, weather-independent
- In-person events: Stronger networking, hands-on workshops, community building
- Hybrid approach: Consider alternating formats based on content type
Duration Guidelines
Based on observed patterns:
- Standard meetups: 1.5-2.5 hours (most popular)
- Workshops: 2.5-4 hours for hands-on learning
- Social events: 1-1.5 hours to encourage participation
Event Series Ideas
Based on successful patterns:
- Regular meetups: Consistent schedule on popular days
- Quarterly workshops: Longer format for skill-building
- Annual celebrations: Large events for milestones (IWD, R-Ladies Day)
- Co-working sessions: Regular low-structure community time
Report generated: 2025-12-31 16:00 UTC
Data source: R-Ladies Meetup Archive