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A Brief Summary of our Panel Discussion last night:

Virtual event professionals DJ Strick, Alla Skvortsova and Jonaed Iqbal shared insights into their experiences with virtual event production with me.

DJ Strick recounts accidentally hiring himself to launch into virtual events, emphasizing the importance of networking and adapting to new platforms.

Alla highlights the challenges and triumphs of scaling virtual events, stressing the need for technical expertise and adaptive planning.

Jonaed pretty much said that he aint never scared and that he can produce and host a virtual event because he's been preparing to do so since covid.

We discussed our strategies for managing event logistics, including tech checks and client expectations, the role of team collaboration and delegation.

We talked about cultural fit and diversity in team building, sharing our experiences in event environments.

We compare platforms like Remo and Airmeet for their suitability in diverse event contexts, emphasizing do they work on phones!

So, are you ready to take your virtual events to the next level?

Whether you’re an Entrepreneur, Business Owner or Founder you just might find a good use for these actionable steps that came from our Panel Discussion on, Event Success: Strategies for Hiring, Training and Platform Usage. These action steps will help you host a successful virtual event that engage, educate and convert your audience.

1. Identify Your Goals Understanding the purpose of your event.

Define clear objectives and outcomes you want to achieve.

2. Choose the Right Tools Research and select platforms that best fit your needs, considering ease of use, features and integration capabilities.

3. Plan Your Content Develop a content plan that includes key topics, speakers and interactive elements.

4. Promote Your Event Utilize social media, email marketing and partnerships to spread the word. Create eye-catching graphics and compelling messages.

5. Engage Your Audience Active participation leads to higher satisfaction and retention. Use polls, Q&A sessions, and breakout rooms to foster interaction. Personalize your communications to make attendees feel valued.

6. Test Everything Technical glitches can derail your event.

(Yeah, Sometimes Tech Happens!) Conduct dry runs and test all equipment and software. Have a backup plan in place for any potential issues.

7. Execute Flawlessly A smooth event execution leaves a lasting impression. Follow your agenda closely, but be flexible to adapt to any changes. Keep the energy high and engage with your audience throughout.

8. Gather Feedback This will help you improve future events. Send out post-event surveys and encourage honest responses. Analyze the feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

9. Measure Success Understanding your ROI helps justify your efforts and plan future events. Track metrics such as attendance, engagement, and conversion rates. Compare these against your initial goals to assess success.

10. Follow Up Post-event engagement keeps your audience connected. Send thank-you emails, share event recordings and provide additional resources. Continue the conversation to nurture relationships.

Follow these steps, to be on your way to hosting virtual events that stand out.

Let’s make your next event unforgettable!

*Keep Moving Forward!

Ericka Bates

Digital Transformation Strategist

Talk Virtual

The Virtual Summiteers Peer Group