The world has gone virtual. Event on Zoom and Microsoft Teams are the new normal. Our virtual platform to the overwhelming interest in the marketplace. In fact, it’s safe to say \u2013 virtual is here to stay and companies will be offering a hybrid of live\/virtual post-pandemic times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We\u2019ve compiled some learnings and best practices to share with you so that your virtual events<\/a> will have the same immersive and creative touch as your live events. Read: Your events are more than a webinar or zoom call!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For us, an event is still anchored around Great Content, Production Value, and Human Connections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So what does going Virtual mean? Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning your virtual event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Pre-event:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2022 Re-design your agenda and keep it short and engaging. No one wants to sit in front of their computer logged into an all-day event. Provide human connections:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2022 Networking and 1:1s \u2013 are all available in our virtual platform so attendees can connect with one another. In short, everything you did at your live event is done virtually. Most importantly you gain valuable data and analytics as to which content is resonating with your attendees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We\u2019re reimagining events and hope you\u2019ll come on this journey and make your online event successful.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The world has gone virtual. Event on Zoom and Microsoft Teams are the new normal. Our virtual platform to the overwhelming interest in the marketplace.View More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[80,165,168,167,138,140,166],"class_list":["post-156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-virtual-events","tag-event-company","tag-event-management","tag-event-organiser","tag-online-event-organiser","tag-online-event-planner","tag-virtual-event","tag-virtual-exhibitor-rooms"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\u2022 Invest in a platform \u2013 even better if you check out ours and then rush to contact us.
\u2022 Content is still King\/Queen \u2013 in fact, we would say if the content was king before \u2013 it\u2019s more thankful now. Whereas your venue and ancillary events created an experience \u2013 now you have to rely on your content to carry you.
\u2022 Invest in your production \u2013 a fully produced program with an audiovisual team to create a polished production along with a fully managed web streaming. Don\u2019t forget your \u2018ship to presenter kits\u2019 to set your speakers up for success.
\u2022 When considering your platforms \u2013 Use zoom or other video conferencing for breakouts while keeping your main stage production with a managed live stream and a\/v partners.
\u2022 Don\u2019t forget a guest speaker or MC \u2013 they are good at this new virtual reality we\u2019re in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u2022 Exhibits and sponsor engagement = revenue. Your \u2018booth\u2019 can be a spot for downloadable material or an opportunity to set up meetings.
\u2022 Entertainment \u2013 the event industry is proving its creativity and resilience and we\u2019re in awe of all the great options out there for virtual entertainment and interaction.
\u2022 Integrate social platforms, virtual swag bags \u2013 etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n