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RUNNING A HYBRID VIRTUAL EVENT

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RUNNING A HYBRID VIRTUAL EVENT

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Why Go Virtual or Hybrid?Pros• Reach more people• Better Speakers• New revenue

– Sponsors & exhibitors– Registration fee– On demand library sales

• Drive more attendance– 30% of one events virtual audience said

very/highly likely to attend physical event next time

– Keeps “off-cycle” attendees engaged– Keeps lost exhibitors engaged

• Penetrate New Markets

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How Does A Hybrid Event Differ From Other Online Options

• Usually One to Many• 2D w/ Minimal Engagement• Live or Archived• Audio & Powerpoint

Tele-Seminars / Webcasts

Virtual / Hybrid Events

• Many to Many• Highly Interactive• 2D & 3D Solutions• Audio, Video, Powerpoint• Chat, VoIP, 3D Avatars

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Running A Virtual or Hybrid Event is NOT Difficult

• Simply Stream Your “Live Presenters” into an Online Engaging Environment

Into 3D

Into 2D

Or CombinationSTREAM…..

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STEP 1. Evaluate Users Experience

2D vs. 3DFocus on the Long Term Experience You are Seeking for Your Audience….

…Not on the Short Term Technical Barriers

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Most 2D Players are Built in Flash or Silverlight

Basic 2D Players Include:Streaming Video, Audio, & Presentation MaterialsChat, Polling & Question Functionality

Advanced 2D Environments Include:Exhibit ListingsNetworking LoungesSlick Flash Graphics and Animation

Most are Mac and PC CompatibleBrowser BasedLow Level of Interaction with Attendees

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2D Virtual Event Platform Options Include:

and many more!

UnisfairInExpoStream 57iCongoBxVideoOn24CommPartners

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All 3D Platforms are Avatar Based

Customizable AvatarsStreaming Video, Audio, & SlidesVoIP, Chat, Polling & Question FunctionsExhibit Halls, Seminar Rooms 3D Models of Products & Environments

• Requires Minimal Client Download• Significantly Greater Engagement Between Attendees

3D Platforms Include:

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3D Virtual Event Platform OptionsInclude:

VirtualU by DigitellSecond LifeForterraWeb.Alive by NortelProtosphereVenueGen

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Hybrid Events…..

Combine a Live Audience

with a Virtual Audience

“An Overflow Room for the World”

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Virtual / Hybrid Events can be Done Inexpensively

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But, Quality Events Will Require Greater Levels of Expertise

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Case Studies

• Virtual Edge – Hybrid Event

Michael DoyleGeneral Manager

Virtual Edge Institute

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The Inside Story on Virtual Edge Summit 2009

A hybrid event using 3D immersive platform VirtualU and Live Streaming From Stream 57 (www.vesummit.com)

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Some Definitions

• Virtual Event

A virtual event is an occurrence of people gathering together where some or all of the attendees are not physically in the same location but are connected in a common environment. The common environment might be one of many types but is usually enabled

through the use of computers and the Internet. • Hybrid Event

A hybrid event involves a mixture of a physical events with elements of a virtual event usually running simultaneously and with overlapping content and interactive elements.

• Contact me at: [email protected] or

(925)600-1001

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Streamed Event

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The Stats

• Almost 600 registered to attend physically

• Just over 500 registered to attend virtually

• Over 300 attended the physical event over two days

• Just under 300 attended virtually with 200 of those using

VirtualU by Digitell

• Attendees a cross section of virtual events ecosystem

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The Results

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The Results

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The Results

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The Results—Virtual Attendees

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The Results—Physical Attendees

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Virtual Edge Summit 2009 Event Feedback Survey : Please rate the questions below:

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• Does The Platform Meet Your Requirements

• Ask What Back-end Functionality the Platform Provides

• What Are You Required To Provide• Do they Archive the Content

REVIEW: When Hiring a Provider?

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Check The Back-End!• What Types of Reporting are Included• Does the Platform Include Registration• Are There Automated Emails• Can You Restrict Access• Does it Include Tutorials• What Social Media Components Are Included

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• You Should Provide Internet and Marketing• A Full Service Provider Should Handle Everything

Else You Will Need!

What Are You Required To Provide?

Labor

Equipment

Logistics

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YES, Should You Capture Your Content for Archiving!

Benefits!!• Provides Access To Content ON-DEMAND• Increased Value to Event Attendees• Year-Round Revenue Generation• Future Event Promotion• Portability

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CONCLUSIONS!!

• Focus on The Users Experience

• Review Available Platforms and Providers

• Select Format That Best Meets Your Goals

• Start Small and Build on Successes!!