One of the best upsides to virtual events is the ability to connect and engage with attendees before, during and after the event. Digital engagement is an opportunity to deliver awesome content to attendees beyond the event duration. This means attendees get a great return on their ticket investment, and event planners can build a strong relationship with attendees.
Run a 3-day event or power a village for a year?
It is no surprise to any of us that the world needs to move towards more positive change in terms of climate emissions and the preservation of our planet. The talks at COP26 highlighted, on a global scale, the complexity of this issue and the call not just for transformation at an industrial level but also at an individual one.
While virtual events continue to provide event planners and organisers with a flexible and cost-effective option, 2022 looks set to see a resurgence of in-person attendees through either fully live or hybrid events. The continued return to in-person events is exciting, but keeping attendees and guests COVID-safe remains a priority for event planners and organisers.
Event breakout sessions create a dynamic experience that provides small attendee groups with the opportunity to discuss specific issues, network and connect with session speakers and industry experts. Breakouts can also include gaming and entertainment to bond attendees or provide light relief in a busy agenda.
Even if you’ve only ever dipped your toe into the events industry, you’re still bound to have heard the word ‘hybrid’ being thrown around with force. For those of us who live and breathe events, this new exciting option for event production is a safer, more sensitive approach to getting events back to being in-person. No wonder we’re all talking about them!
There’s nothing worse than feeling lost and bewildered at a conference. A significant benefit of virtual and hybrid events is the boost to accessibility and inclusivity; enabling everyone to feel part of the action.
For more sophisticated events, dedicated virtual event platforms are in high demand. This is largely because they offer a raft of features and services that go way beyond session live streaming, Q&A and chat.
The accessibility of a virtual event can boost participation of attendees in remote or overseas locations. This may mean an increase in audiences that speak many different languages
The benefits of virtual events are well documented; increased audience sizes and sponsor opportunities, lower costs, inclusive and more environmentally friendly to mention just a few.
On the flip side people still want to attend events in-person, even if it’s just some events, some of the time.
Many events would not exist without sponsor revenue. This is true of both physical and virtual events. An exciting feature of virtual events is that many sponsor benefits enjoyed at physical events are replicated and, in some cases, enhanced online.
Whatever your vision for your next virtual, hybrid or in-person event, we can help.
Whatever your vision for your next virtual, hybrid or in-person event, we can help.
Whatever your vision for your next virtual, hybrid or in-person event, we can help.
Whatever your vision for your next virtual, hybrid or in-person event, we can help.
