This pandemic has been a "disrupter" force and when it comes to events, the benefit is that we are seeing a meteoric rise in virtual events. Companies can now host safe virtual events, broaden their reach, and we are bringing technology to bear in ways that authentically engage people and help them form connections with other "real humans" despite being physically separated.
The virtual component is here to stay and I think that with the cost savings (F&B, travel) that virtual events offer to attendees, having at least a virtual option to even an onsite event will be part of the normal going forward.
While the value of onsite in-person events unarguably high, there are segments of my attendees that often are not allowed to attend (their company won't pay for their travel and hotel room) because they aren't "revenue earners" although they are essential to the business. I look forward to offering a virtual experience to these attendees that have in the past been left out of the experience. With Cvent's engagement and content delivery technology, I know my team can provide both great content AND that human connection to make the virtual attendees feel just as valued as the in-person attendees.
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Brenda Ainsburg
Channel Program Manager
brenda.ainsburg@siemens.comSiemens Aktiengesellschaft
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2021 11:16
From: Danielle Czark
Subject: Huddle of the Week #14: Kicking Off 2021 Event Programs
Happy New Year and welcome back, Community members!
We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and are ready to start the year strong. At the end of the year, we asked you what your top lessons learned were from 2020. Many of you mentioned being flexible, having consistent communication, and supporting one another. Taking all of your great contributions into consideration, our first huddle discussion of 2021 is geared towards your annual event program planning. We imagine you spent the latter half of 2020 planning your 2021 event schedule, virtual vs. hybrid options, virtual event platform, and more, and we would love to hear your preparations. Read on and respond below:
- Going into a new year, how are you preparing your event program for the unique environment we face today?
As always, please share any insights and questions below. We look forward to hearing your 2021 approaches and hope everyone can learn from each other to have a robust and successful year. #HuddleoftheWeek #VoiceIt
#Flex-Creating/ManagingEvents
#ManagingVirtualEvents
#ExecutingStrategicMeetingsManagement
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Danni Czark
Senior Associate, Online Community Marketing
Cvent
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