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Universities and other educational institutions host various virtual events. Each of these events consists of its own challenges, and tackling them wisely is vital for the event organizers. The outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has opened the doorway to several forms of virtual events.
Virtual and hybrid events have become a core part of conferences, academic meetings, and professional events today. These events allow the participants to attend from anywhere. They also help the organizers save money and venue costs, along with other miscellaneous costs. However, with this shift, there comes a bigger responsibility for the event organizers, which is to choose the right platform. Continue reading
Events that are conducted exclusively online were a far-fetched possibility for most event management organizations prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly for event professionals in regions where the larger industry still remains growing and emerging, taking the plunge meant risk. However, a global lockdown left the event management sector, like most other industries, with no other choice for the months to come.
These days, nearly all organizers are leaning into virtual and hybrid events to reach larger crowds and share their content while keeping audiences engaged. This strategy is logical. But as hybrid events become more frequent and packed with sessions, a new problem shows up: hybrid event fatigue.
Virtual events are no longer the same as they were before. Nowadays, the team members come together to create the most memorable events in specially designed virtual spaces. Several organizations are utilizing gamified online platforms, hybrid experiences, and immersive virtual stages to engage their employees, customers, and stakeholders in innovative ways, thereby bridging the gap between digital and physical realities.
At a time when screens have connected people more than face-to-face interactions, many event organizers have learnt the importance of networking in virtual and hybrid event setups. Until a few years ago, the idea of networking through laptop or phone screens may have seemed awkward. But people have slowly opened up to the possibilities of virtual networking.Â