What do you consider the future of networking with virtual events?Virtual events are here to stay in some form or another, so I think that attendees will naturally become more familiar with networking virtually. It won't replace face-to-face, but perhaps work in tandem.
How do you encourage reluctant attendees to participate in video break-out rooms or other experiences?
Incentivizing attendees always works (giveaways, etc.), but also keeping break-out rooms small helps ease any reluctance to join and anxiety of being on-camera and live. Also, lots of communication pre-event to prepare attendees ahead of time.
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Bouran Qaddumi
National Field Trainer
Cajun Operating Company d/b/a Church's Chicken
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-15-2021 11:39
From: Danielle Czark
Subject: Networking in Virtual Events
Hello, Community members! We're back kicking off our next Huddle of the Week discussion. If you didn't get the chance to contribute to last week's chat on keeping up team morale, go check out the fun ideas shared by your peers.
This week, we are taking another look at virtual events. While our industry has come a long way with how we now approach virtual events, there are still common struggles that exist, particularly when it comes to networking and engagement.
Back in the fall, we discussed how you will keep up overall event engagement in a virtual event, and some fantastic thoughts were shared. Now, we'd like to hone in on networking, and discuss ways to improve this experience for any attendee.
- What do you consider the future of networking with virtual events?
- How do you encourage reluctant attendees to participate in video break-out rooms or other experiences?
As always, share your ideas, experiences, and questions below! #HuddleoftheWeek #VoiceIt
#Flex-Creating/ManagingEvents
#ManagingVirtualEvents
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Danni Czark
Senior Associate, Online Community Marketing
Cvent
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