Virtual Events
Here you'll find all of our latest content around virtual events, providing you with the ultimate toolkit for every stage of the planning and delivery process.
Virtual Events
The Best ‘All-in-One’ Virtual Event Platforms and What to Use Them For
Your virtual event is only as good as the platform you're using. But with tons of virtual event platforms out there, it can be hard to know where to start searching. To make things easier, we've listed 9 of the best.
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Virtual Events
11 Types of Virtual Event Formats To Consider for Your Event Strategy
In this saturated market, it's important to create a great virtual event that people will remember. To help you get started, here's 11 virtual event formats for you to consider for your event strategy.
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Virtual Events
Tips For Making A Virtual Conference Memorable On A Budget
In these unprecedented times, virtual events are a great option for communicating with your customers. Here are our top tips on organising a virtual event on a budget.
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Virtual Events
10 of the Best Virtual Experience Suppliers on the Market
We’ll all remember 2020 as the year the world went virtual and brought us a ton of virtual experience suppliers to rival even the most excellent in-person event suppliers on the market.
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Virtual Events
Introduction to Virtual Event Design
Event design has always been a key consideration for event planners organising a face-to-face event. But it’s no less important for virtual events. So, how does it fit in?
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Virtual Events
11 Virtual Team Building Ideas For A Quarantined World
Maintaining a strong company culture and team morale during these uncertain times doesn’t have to be a drag. Get creative, and inject some fun into the workday with these team building activities.
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Virtual Events
9 Festive & Fun Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for Every Team
Chances are this Christmas could look a little different, with chances of second waves and continued social distancing. So, we've pulled together some great virtual Christmas party ideas for your team, so you can stay safe while celebrating like you deserve.
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Virtual Events
Your Virtual Event Planning Checklist
We've prepared this handy checklist so you can get on top of planning your virtual event and ensure it runs without a hitch.
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Virtual Events
5 of The Best Virtual Event Examples of 2020
There have been some great virtual events this year. In this piece, we shine a spotlight on our top 5.
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EventLAB 2020 Online
How To Facilitate Networking At Your Virtual or Hybrid Event
The first discussion of EventLAB Online Part 2 explored hybrid event networking with some expert eventprofs on the panel.
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EventLAB 2020 Online
Case Study: How To Step Up Your Virtual Events With Gamification
Matt Margetson walks us through a case study of a virtual experience Smyle created for Samsung for a new product launch.
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Virtual Events
89% of companies to go virtual for Christmas this year
In a new trend for the events industry, 89% of companies will be going virtual for their Christmas parties this year.
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Virtual Events
Your Virtual and Hybrid Event Strategy Checklist
If you’re new to online events, you might not yet have had a chance to build out a robust virtual and hybrid event strategy. To help you out, we’ve listed the key elements that should be on any event planner’s checklist.
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Hybrid Events
Hybrid 101: An Introduction To Hybrid Events
Offering hybrid experiences will be commonplace in no time and we, as event professionals, need to adapt. This article will give you the basic knowledge to get started on your first hybrid brief.
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Virtual Events
How To Create An Awesome Virtual Away Day
Away days are a great way to bring the team together and have some fun too. Read our top tips for planning an engaging away day - online.
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So How Much Should I Budget For My Virtual Event?
It can be difficult to know how much a virtual event should cost. Here are some considerations to think about when planning your virtual event and the key elements you'll need to budget for.
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Virtual Events
10 Simple Steps to Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual events are a growing trend in the events industry. But with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for events organisers to learn how to put on virtual events in place of face-to-face ones.
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Virtual Events
New to Virtual? First Things to Consider When Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual and hybrid events are likely to play a major role in the ‘new normal’. But if you don’t have any experience in them, don’t worry. We’re here to share the top things to consider so you can plan a professional virtual event to be proud of.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
The Fortnight In Review Episode 4
Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX, and Simon Hughes, Chair of BVEP, discuss the latest government negotiations over the last fortnight and preparing to return to work.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Virtual Events - Where Do We Go From Here?
The final session of 'Business And Events In A Post-Pandemic World - Part 2' considered the shape of the virtual events landscape moving forward.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Must-Have Tech Skills Of The Post-Pandemic Events Professional
In the 3rd session, Carla Hallmark Jones, Sanj Surati and Martin Fullard explore essential skills event professionals must possess in order to succeed in the post-pandemic events industry.
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Hire Space Virtual Events
Hire Space Presents: Hybrid Events In Action - A Window Into The Planning Process
This session with Alex Gilbert, Louise Broni-Mensah and William Swannell provided an in-depth insight into the planning process of hybrid events.
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Hire Space 360
How Hire Space 360 Will Help You Navigate The New Normal in Events
We take a look at what the new landscape of the events industry may look like and how you can navigate it with our premium service, Hire Space 360.
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Virtual Events
How To Monetise Your Virtual Events
Virtual events are essential for maintaining human connection during this time and for building your brand. Here's our guide on ensuring ROI from your virtual events whilst adding value for your attendees.
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Virtual Events
Adapt and Grow Your Audience With Virtual Events
When it comes to reaching new audiences, tracking leads and even cutting down on event costs, virtual events are unbeatable (provided they’re done right). And they’re a trend that’s looking set to grow even bigger.
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