Here are a few tips for organizing your kickoff meeting:
Plan one or more visual aids that all participants can rely on (a PowerPoint to project, a folder to share with each contributor, etc.).
By studying the project plan in advance, you can easily identify the stakeholders who are essential to the meeting.
You should also think about the location! Beyond the formalities, we have seen that the kickoff is also an opportunity to bring people together to create commitment and a positive group dynamic. So, why not consider an atypical location, outside the company for example?