- Active planning team
- Venue rental
- Catering
- Staffing
- Engagement of moderators/facilitators
- Recorders (not necessary unless desired)
- Photographer (optional but valuable)
- Audio and visual recording and amplification
- Video (if desired)
- Props for working in groups (pens, paper, pins, etc.)
- movable chairs
- Room with windows and walls where paper can be hung and written on.