The COVID-19 pandemic has really brought trials and tribulations to many. With that being said, many benefits and opportunities have emerged despite this time of distress. The events industry suffered a big impact during the pandemic. But hybrid events have become more popular. Hybrid events bring a most permeant solution for businesses to provide the same event experience remotely. Planning, preparing, and executing an event is already a major task in real-time. But being able to execute that same experience virtually at and physically simultaneously for the same event is a whole different animal. Luckily, many businesses and platforms have been able to overcome this challenge.

We take a look at hybrid events that have been dominating the scene and hopefully give you a little insight into how to make your hybrid event a success! Now, we understand that it can be crushing and challenging when having to cancel an event but before you think about cancelling ask yourself, can we stream the sessions online instead?

LiveWorx

LiveWorx has been hosting their annual digital transformation event since 1989 and have a strong attendance of 7,000 people but when the pandemic hit they decided to stream the entire 4-day event online. Click here for more information!

Yellow Conference 

The Yellow Conference is a hybrid conference, with a twist, rather than hosting a single event that both remote and in-person can attend, they hosted two separate gatherings for each group.Yellow Conference knows their audience and continues to focus on them, it’s important to create specific experiences for your attendees to increase engagement.Click here for more information!

DigiMarCon West

A combination of ‘’expert speakers, unrivalled networking, and leading content,’’ DigiMarCon West sold virtual passes which were able to be purchased at an extremely lower price than any in-person ticket type.Take into consideration that your hybrid event will have at least two different ticket types: one that grants them access to the complete in-person gathering and one which allows them to view the conference from the comfort of their homes, on their computer screens. Click here for more information!

Social Media Marketing World

The name is just as cool as the conference. The event hosts thousands of attendees every year and always delivers great content from some of the most respected names in social media marketing. The conference takes place yearly, with sessions available online to watch whenever. Anyone who purchases a virtual ticket also gains access to a private networking group to meet and communicate with peers. We all know how important networking is and a big part of professional conferences. Click here for more information! If you want to make your hybrid event a success and add that extra value then it’s a great incentive to include or come up with your own that your audience will benefit from. That way they will be able to connect and network. Hybrid events give your virtual attendees a chance to connect with peers from around the world. It’s safe to say that we have learned a lot about hybrid events. We can see that hybrid events come in all shapes and sizes. There is no "one way" to host a hybrid event. There are just a few added logistics that need to be addressed to ensure that your event runs smoothly. Remember the sky’s the limit! Let your imagination run wild, and allow your audience to be a part of the experience. COVID-19 is hopefully becoming a thing of the past but Hybrid events are the future. Take a look for yourself on our 14-day free trial.

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