The past 12 months have seen organisations across the globe radically change their approach to events. Thanks to incredible advancements in technology, virtual conferencing software like Zoom and Teams is now so widely available that many were able to turn to online events in the place of physical events and exhibitions.
Even as the hope of an end to the lockdown looms in the not-too-distant future, one thing remains clear, virtual events are here to stay. This is because they are often a more practical and cost-effective way for organisations to connect with their audience, not to mention all the time and money saved in physical set up and travel.
While virtual events are effective in many ways, audience participation and engagement can be a challenge. Whether you’ve got a virtual event in mind or you’re just generally looking for some ideas, we’ve rounded up some of our top tips for hosting a virtual event that’s bound to be a success.