The Rise of Virtual Events

With innovative technologies on the rise and the extensive use of Zoom and other online meeting platforms in recent years like Microsoft Teams, the event industry has followed suit and virtual events are up and coming. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a large shift from hosting in person conferences, events, and meetings, to finding ways to incorporate these things online. This paved the way for a lot of what we experience in our everyday lives now. People have access to more information than ever before. Meetings are often live streamed or recorded so that anyone who could not attend in person can still have access to the same information and resources as everyone else. 

There have been more remote and hybrid events offered in recent years, and it is understandable why this is becoming more and more acceptable. By hosting an event fully online, it helps to break down those global barriers. People don’t have to worry about travel costs or taking time off work. They can simply login to their computer and attend the event. The time and hassle of travel is eliminated, and people don’t have to worry about the jet lag that comes with travelling for an event. Not only does it physically break down these barriers, but it also makes the event more accessible to everyone. With newer technology allowing for translation in real time, people can gain access to information from keynote speakers or groups that they otherwise might not be able to. This opens the doors for more attendees and possibilities. 

Of course, there is nothing like an in-person conference or event, as these can often include unique hands-on features that cannot be replicated through an online platform. This is where hybrid events can be useful. It allows for those that can attend in person to reap the benefits of networking at a common place, yet it opens the doors for those that may otherwise not be able to attend. This level of accessibility has never been available before, and it is interesting to see these changes in real time. 

It is exciting to see just how immersive and inclusive virtual events are becoming, as well as how event planning software is changing just as the industry itself is changing. Registration Guru Software embraces this shift thanks to the available interface with Zoom. This is a feature that will be critical for the future, as online and hybrid events are becoming more common, and companies incorporate this option to foster more collaboration with staff in all corners of the globe.