Planning an event today means that you are planning for multiple age groups, from college students to people who are 70 or more. In planning an event that includes all these generations, the most important thing to remember is to avoid stereotyping behavior or preferences. Each generation has something to contribute to the success of the event, and planning an event for multiple generations means that you have to see what each group has to offer. Younger people tend to be more collaborative and enjoy interaction; this could be quite a relief to the Silent Generation and the Boomers who are tired of listening to speakers reading from their PowerPoint slides. Younger people want more socially responsible programs as part of the events they attend, yet they are skeptical about organizations in general. The older attendees have wisdom and optimism on their side and can lend a reasonable voice to the conversation. Younger attendees will push for a less formal atmosphere and question long-held practices like the motivational keynote speaker or the black-tie closing dinner dance. In opening this dialog, event planners may find that the attendees at the event, no matter what their ages, have much more in common than it would seem at first glance.