Welcome to the Cvent Community! It's time for our weekly Tip of the Week discussion! There's a lot to juggle with budgeting, registration, marketing, and post-event feedback. And while you're at it, you just cannot forget to create interactive events that engage and entertain attendees. Attendees.
Install Photo Booths
Everyone loves a photo booth. It's a great way to let your attendees capture their event experience in fun photos. Take event interactivity to the next level by getting attendees to share those photos on your social wall.
Award Attendees for Participation
Awarding prizes for different categories encourages them to get involved and rewards the most engaged. For example, you could award the person with the most correct answers in a quiz or who asked the most questions in an AMA.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Sessions
Ask attendees to submit their questions before and during the talk, with the twist that they can ask anything they want. AMA sessions encourage openness and direct interaction with speakers or experts and give your audience valuable insights they can relate to.
Hands-on Workshops for Engaged Attendees
Whether a conference, festival, or meetup, hands-on workshops are a great way to get attendees involved. At a digital marketing conference, you could do website audit workshops where attendees get to roll up their sleeves and audit their own site. Similarly, why not do a "build your own mini garden" workshop for a sustainability event?
Get Social, Get Buzzing
Another aspect of social media is hosting contests on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok. These can really increase online engagement and buzz. Ask attendees to participate in activities such as answering trivia questions, joining an online quiz, or simply sharing photos of their event experience.
Game Shows
Finding interactive entertainment for virtual events can be tough, but game shows are the answer.
Host Panel Discussions
To host a panel discussion, gather a group of experts on a topic and allow attendees to ask questions. This Q&A format keeps the audience engaged as their questions steer the conversation in meaningful directions.
Gamify Your Event
Gamification is a great way for people to explore the venue and engage with clues and tasks. If you plan to use event software like a mobile app, add in-app games to keep everyone entertained during breaks. Don't forget to offer points for participation in various activities-attendees can redeem these for prizes or rewards, adding an extra layer of fun.
- How do you make your conference more interactive?
- Which idea from the above list has worked best for your event?
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Megha Jetley
Manager, Customer Marketing
Cvent Marketing Department
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