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  • 1.  Virtual Events Ideas

    Posted 08-05-2024 17:31
    Edited by Megan Clark 08-05-2024 17:31

    Happy Monday everyone! Let's kick things off with our Huddle of the Week!

    Virtual events are still very prominent, with 79% of event planners going virtual. But how can you make your virtual event stand out and keep attendees engaged? Look no further! We've compiled a list of 45 Virtual Event Ideas with Examples for 2024 to help you create an unforgettable experience for your community.

    These ideas include attendee engagement, virtual event breakout sessions, and pre- and post-event attendee engagement. Lean into creativity with virtual events. Don't be afraid to think outside the box and embrace virtual technologies. Push the boundaries to create your best event yet! 

    Here are some frequently asked questions about virtual events:

    • Why host virtual events? Accessibility, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, increased reach, and sustainability are just a few reasons to go virtual.
    • What events can be done online? Virtually any event, from meetings and conferences to concerts and product launches, can be hosted online with the right technology.
    • How do you conduct events virtually in 2024? Immersive virtual reality experiences, augmented reality features, personalization, and improved production quality are some of the trends shaping virtual events in 2024.
    • What is a virtual party? A virtual party allows people to come together online, socialize, and celebrate through video conferencing or social media platforms.


    Questions for you:

    • What virtual event idea are you excited to try?
    • Have you hosted or attended any virtual events recently?


    #HuddleoftheWeek
    #VoiceIt
    #ManagingVirtualEvents


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    Megan Clark
    Assistant Team Lead, Online Community Marketing
    Cvent
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  • 2.  RE: Virtual Events Ideas

    Posted 08-06-2024 13:42

    What virtual event idea are you excited to try?  Social Media Scavenger Hunts

    Have you hosted or attended any virtual events recently? yes, a few one-way lecture format educational trainings.



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    Hallie Loeb
    Program Manager, Events & Experiences
    CDW USA
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  • 3.  RE: Virtual Events Ideas

    Posted 08-07-2024 10:22
    • What virtual event idea are you excited to try? Hands-on events such as cookie or floral decorating where items are shipped to participants and they're walked through the steps o putting it together while on the call.
    • Have you hosted or attended any virtual events recently?  Only attended webinars recently.  They're not as fun as interactive events.


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    Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
    Meetings Manager
    Amex GBT - USA
    Remote Location - Texas
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  • 4.  RE: Virtual Events Ideas

    Posted 08-07-2024 22:00
    • What virtual event idea are you excited to try? Ones that incorporate a shared physical experience: wine tasting, bingo, craft project
    • Have you hosted or attended any virtual events recently? Attended webinars. I appreciate being able to enjoy content on my own time, but believe that more interactive virtual experiences are more impactful for building community and connecting.


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    Cate Liverman
    Director of Constituent Relations
    UVA Medical Alumni Association and Medical School FoundationUnited States
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  • 5.  RE: Virtual Events Ideas

    Posted 08-13-2024 09:13

    We do quite a lot of webinars throughout the year. They are mainly educational, and we leverage Cvent's polling tool 



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    Lori Wildman
    Marketing Director
    lwildman@dmainc.com
    DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.United States
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