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Hosting a Virtual Conference: Lessons Learned for 2021

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In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Now, over a year later, associations are now planning their conferences either fully virtual or hybrid from the jump. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Five Tips for Nonprofits to Avoid Virtual Fatigue

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In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. We also don’t have a full understanding of the context. second delay.

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Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show

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The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Consider real-time text chat as well as audio and video chat.

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Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

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Conference apps help organize virtual conference events, offering features like schedule management and attendee networking. Pricing Contact Charity Miles to learn more about getting started. Pricing Mailchimp offers multiple monthly plans based on specific features and contact quantities, including a free beginner plan.

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6 Unexpected Roles You’ll Need on Your Virtual Event Team

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When hosting a virtual conference or event, attendee experience needs to be top of mind. A technical producer is someone that has experience with the audio and video equipment and can help you put together high-quality live or prerecorded presentations. This person direct camera placement, lighting, and the optimal audio set up.

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Best Practices for Running a Virtual Trade Show

AccelEvents

The accessibility of video conferencing tools has made attending a meeting through a video conference app like Zoom the standard fare for professional and personal connections. Virtual conferences and trade shows are becoming the new industry standard. Consider real-time text chat as well as audio and video chat.

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What is a Hybrid Event?

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It is essentially taking a traditional event (like a trade show or conference ) and adding an online event format. . Hybrid events are approachable for the audiences because it allows them to attend the conference in the way they want and make connections through at least two different avenues (online and in-person).

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