Many organizations believe that hybrid events will be the norm as pandemic restrictions are gradually removed. But organizing one is tough, which is why this expert is sharing an approach that ensures the satisfaction of your attendees.
Are hybrid events proving to be difficult balancing acts as you try to make both parts of the program equally engaging? Before you attempt another one, be sure to attend this free webinar first.
vConferenceOnline, an online event platform provider, has announced a webinar that can help you plan and manage your hybrid events. You can catch it on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 1 pm Eastern Time.
Go to https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1893&cid=amp1 for more details.
The newly announced webinar will offer you insights on how to safeguard events and identify revenue opportunities while providing engaging experiences to your attendees. It's timely as the hybrid model is steadily replacing purely virtual meet-ups as pandemic restrictions are gradually loosened.
The webinar will be hosted by Stephen Wynkoop, vConferenceOnline’s founder and CEO. You'll have the opportunity to learn from someone with over 20 years of experience in organizing virtual community events as part of his work in the SQL Server Worldwide User’s Group, which he also created and led.
Besides introducing you to the rudiments of hybrid events, Mr. Wynkoop will share with you his approach on how to keep your online and offline programs from cannibalizing each other, which is a common yet preventable issue.
Cannibalization pertains to the reduction of participants in one portion of the event due to their being concentrated in the other. To prevent it, vConferenceOnline said that you must structure events in a way in which the online and live portions complement each other to ensure maximum attendance and revenue opportunities.
Hybrids are events that have both virtual and in-person settings. They became popular among organizers who were looking for ways to provide more options to attendees who still cannot participate physically owing to pandemic safety concerns and border restrictions.
Forbes reported in June that hybrid events are likely “here to stay”, citing a survey that found that 85% of organizations plan to offer more hybrid events moving forward. The author said that this is not surprising, as this type of event is accessible, safer, and more cost-effective than live gatherings.
A similar sentiment was echoed by AMEX Travel in its recent forecast, where it called hybrid meeting formats a “necessity”. While it offers more options, a hybrid event can also present you with a fresh slew of challenges, such as trying to make both of its sections engaging.
“It’s critical to architect a hybrid event plan that adds value to your in-person events, both for attendees and for exhibitors,” vConferenceOnline stated on its website, “In this webinar, we’ll be presenting considerations, how-to information, planning information, and thoughts about best practices for hybrid events.”
Register for this unique webinar and discover a pioneering approach to a new type of hybrid event!
You can visit https://event.vconferenceonline.com/microsite/html/event.aspx?id=1893&cid=amp1 if you want to know more!
