9 Virtual Events You Must Do in 2023

Virtual events require a different mindset, strategy, and logistical approaches than traditional face-to-face events. We’ll show you how to create an engaging experience for your participants. Get inspired by technology, interactivity, and exciting one-of-a-kind experiences.?

What Are Virtual Events Today?

Gone are the days when we define a virtual event as the online equivalent of a physical event. Today, we're on our way to see physical versions of virtual meetings. Indeed, virtual has a life and a culture of its own. And from a planning standpoint, there are many intuitive reasons why virtual meetings can be better than face-to-face ones.

Virtual experiences don’t have to mirror in-person ones.

Two areas where planners invest most in virtual events are technology (often in the form of an all-in-one event platform) and production (the quality of produced video & other storytelling media; connectivity & seamlessness). Knowing how to master the latest event platforms and technology ensures you have an event that makes a long-lasting impact.?

9 Popular Virtual Events for 2023

When the pandemic first hit, many of us became bogged down by boring Zoom meetings and virtual gatherings that lacked excitement and audience engagement. Well, after a few years of practice, today's virtual and hybrid events have evolved. Enjoy everything from an interactive webinar in virtual reality to a fun online cooking class with peers.

In 2023, finding ways to be creative and truly unforgettable makes

the biggest difference for your audience.?

Interactive Webinars

Interactive webinars are among the most popular online meeting types. They are applicable across industries. They are typically held as presentations, or as virtual team meetings, in real-life. To encourage attendee interaction, virtual event organizers often utilize Q&A sessions or polling during the presentation. This and other audience information like views, chat interactions, and activity participation makes webinars highly valuable sources for customer engagement.

Virtual Conferences

Today's virtual conferences replicate the multi-dimensional structure of face-to-face meetings. They include main stages, breakout room discussions, networking opportunities, vendor spaces, and contests. Interactive capabilities (text/video chats; social activities) are more important in virtual conferences than they are in traditional events. Attendees focus on these elements when joining an online meeting instead of just attending.

Virtual Summits

A virtual summit typically features a single host or moderator whose responsibility is to guide conversations among participants, keynote or featured speaker(s), and panelists. The purpose of virtual summits is a singular message often accompanied by a distinct set of goals. As the name suggests, they tend to be less open-ended than their physical counterparts – there's usually some kind of agenda that must be followed within an allotted time frame.

Virtual Fundraisers & Galas

Virtual fundraisers and galas carved themselves out their own niche. As someone who has attended some pretty fancy parties, throwing one for a good cause is a welcomed respite from the ubiquitous gym clothes and T?shirts. They provide a nice break from the monotonous workout gear and sweatshirts we're used to seeing at most Zoom meetings.

Exciting Virtual Expos & Trade Shows

Virtual exhibitions and trade shows allow for the creation of an ecosystem where participants can interact with each other and share ideas. These platforms also provide opportunities for companies to showcase their products and services and reach new audiences.

Informative Podcasts & Internet Radio

Internet radios and podcasts are often considered separate from virtual events, but they're not entirely unlike each other. They involve mixing audio sources, changing channels, connection speeds, and bandwidth, among others. If you already have some webcasts or webinars, then you can easily convert these into podcasts that people can listen to via their smartphone or computer.

Virtual Music Festivals & Concerts

Festive event organizers across the globe are increasingly turning their attention toward the community-building potential of virtual events and music performances. They're holding workshops, break-out sessions, virtual artisans' stalls, and minicourses in hula hopping or banjo picking. They've decided to have more fun by having less fun.

Speed Networking

Speed Networking virtual events are structured engagements where participants get together for a brief period of time to share information and reactions. They take place individually so that each person has enough time to talk to everyone else. Afterward, participants can decide who they'd like to follow up with.

Masterclasses, Workshops & Remote Learning

The spectrum of event types that falls within the remote learning category is a broad one. For some, “remote learning” and “online classes” conjures the image of a faceless, impersonal experience. Something created as a means to an end. For others, it represents a more personal connection with the speaker or organization.

Keep the Community Excited Post-Event

Planning for ways to make your event, organization, and brand stand out among others is just as important. You can keep your virtual conversation going by reposting content from your online event to your social channels. You can also upload highlights from your event to your social accounts and create new content around those posts. The possibilities are limitless.

If you’re ready to host a fun and memorable virtual event, schedule a free consultation with us today.