Hi Danielle,
For us, and because we are likely to still offer fully virtual events too, we will have to work on differentiating the experience between the virtual and in-person events.
I agree with Brenda that the destination will become more important in motivating people to actually travel. And then of course, content, as always, rules the game: focusing on small, peer-to-peer and interactive sessions, with the presenters being available for direct feedback, will make the in-person workshop experience one that can't be offered online to larger, more passive groups of attendees.
The networking aspect of the in-person events will also become more important, so I can see integrating more of those types of sessions/times in the schedule of our in-person events.
Best,
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Béline FALZON
Conference Program Specialist II
California Teachers Association
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-22-2021 11:18
From: Danielle Czark
Subject: How will you entice your in-person audience to return to events?
Hello, Community members! We hope you are ready to kick off a productive new week and a new Huddle of the Week discussion.
With March near its end already, we are hopeful for the future and a strong (and safe) return of in-person events to come. With that said, a lot's changed, and there are different expectations.
You are the masters of the industry when it comes to delivering a great in-person event, but how will you approach this new age? We'd like to discuss how you will get back to what you already know and what you are good at: delivering great in-person events.
- Will you keep your event structure, entertainment, and overall goals the same?
- How will you entice your audience to return?
If you're eager to learn more, we're hosting a webinar on this important topic this Thursday at 2pm ET, so be sure to check it out and share any additional insights here.
Let us know your thoughts, ideas, or questions for your hotelier partners below! #HuddleoftheWeek #VoiceIt
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#SourcingaVenue
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Danni Czark
Senior Associate, Online Community Marketing
Cvent
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