2026 Registration Forecast & Planning Report
Updated with confirmed September 1 actuals (282 attendees, $9,020 revenue) and 4-day conservative run-rate planning.
Confirmed (Sep 1)
282
248 Adults • 34 Children
Conservative Target (Sep 5)
323
Primary planning baseline
Guaranteed Revenue
$10,330
$35 / adult • $10 / child
Catering Contract
325
10 Vegetarian portions
Registration Trajectory & Forecast Scenarios (from Sep 1)
Updated Day-by-Day Forecast Schedule (Sep 1 – Sep 5)
4 Days Remaining| Date | Milestone | Daily Influx | Cumulative Headcount | Operational Action & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01 (Today) | T-4d Snapshot | +3 | 282 (Confirmed) | Confirmed dashboard baseline |
| Sep 02 | T-3d (Wednesday) | +12 | 294 | Steady mid-week registrations |
| Sep 03 | T-2d (Thursday) | +11 | 305 | 🍽️ Lock-In Catering Order (325 portions) |
| Sep 04 | T-1d Close | +10 | 315 | Registration closes at 11:59 PM |
| Sep 05 | Event Day | +8 | 323 Final | Check-in, catering delivery & execution |
Catering & Budget Action Plan
1. Guaranteed Budget Baseline ($10,330):
With $9,020 already collected, conservative final revenue reaches $10,330 (284 adults, 39 kids). Use this figure to budget fixed expenses.
2. Catering Contract Guarantee (325 Portions):
Place your firm order for 325 meals (including 10 vegetarian portions). This perfectly covers the 323 target while avoiding food surplus.
3. Dynamic +10% Expansion Clause:
Retain the option with your caterer to expand up to 350 portions by Thursday, Sep 3 at 12:00 PM if Thursday morning signups trend above 305.