Processes

Event contract approval

Who this is for

Event manager

Marketing director

Procurement manager

Legal counsel

Finance business partner

VP of marketing

Category
Event contract approval is a process that reviews and authorizes agreements with venues, caterers, vendors, and service providers for corporate events, conferences, or marketing programs. In Moxo, event contract workflows coordinate across event teams, legal, finance, and management, with AI agents validating contract terms while humans make authorization decisions.
Event contract approval

When this process is used

When venues or vendors require contracts for events. When event budgets require financial approval. When liability and insurance terms need legal review. When multi-vendor events require coordinated procurement. Ideal for corporate events, marketing programs, trade shows, and any organization managing significant event spend.

Roles involved

Event planners identify vendors and negotiate terms. Procurement reviews vendor selection and pricing. Legal evaluates contract terms and liability. Finance validates budget alignment. Management authorizes significant commitments.

Outcomes to expect

Controlled event spend with proper authorization for all contracts Protected organization through appropriate contract terms Coordinated vendor management across event requirements Clear commitment records for budget tracking and payment

Example flow in Moxo's process designer

Step by step process

Your version of this process may vary based on roles, systems, data, and approval paths. Moxo's flow builder can be configured with AI agents, conditional branching, dynamic data references, and sophisticated logic to match how your organization runs this workflow. The steps below illustrate one example.

Contract submission

The process begins when an event contract is submitted for approval including the vendor agreement, event details, pricing, and relevant terms. AI agents may validate against event budget and flag unusual terms or pricing.

Procurement review

Procurement reviews the vendor selection, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with procurement policies. They assess whether competitive bids were obtained and whether pricing is reasonable for services.

Legal review

Legal evaluates contract terms including liability provisions, cancellation terms, insurance requirements, and indemnification clauses. They negotiate modifications to protect the organization and approve compliant terms.

Budget validation

Finance validates that the contract fits within approved event budget. They assess total event spend, payment terms, and any financial exposure. Budget overages require additional approval.

Authorization and execution

Based on contract value and terms, appropriate authorization is obtained. Approved contracts are executed and vendors notified. Payment schedules are established and tracked against deliverables.

Inputs + systems

This process relies on vendor contracts, event budgets, procurement policies, and vendor information. Triggers include vendor negotiations, event planning milestones, or renewal dates. Integration with contract management systems, procurement platforms, and event management tools supports contract lifecycle.

Key decision points

Key decision points include determining whether vendor selection is appropriate, whether terms adequately protect the organization, whether pricing fits budget, and whether the commitment should be authorized.

Common failure points

Contracts signed without legal review exposing organization to liability. Budget commitments made without finance validation. Cancellation terms unfavorable causing losses. Multiple contracts not coordinated for same event.

How Moxo supports this workflow

Orchestrates contract review across event, legal, and finance teams with clear approval paths

AI agents validate contracts against budget and flag unusual terms

Coordinates multi-vendor procurement for comprehensive events

Tracks contract commitments and payment schedules

Moxo's action taking experience