Chati Year in Review: 2024
As we wrap up 2024, the Chati team is excited to reflect on a year of innovation, collaboration, and transformative virtual event technology. This year, Chati introduced groundbreaking features, hosted notable virtual events, and supported clients across every industry to create exceptional virtual experiences.
This month's newsletter is a look back at all of our progress in 2024, and a look forward at where Chati is headed in 2025.
Notable 2024 Features
?? Speed Networking
With Speed Networking, attendees can dive into dynamic 1:1 conversations through dedicated, time-blocked sessions designed to facilitate fast-paced, meaningful connections. This feature automatically pairs participants for brief interactions, sparking new relationships and fostering impactful conversations. Each mini-meeting includes options for taking notes, making it easy for attendees to follow up on valuable connections and maximize networking opportunities throughout the event.
?? ChatiConnect
ChatiConnect offers a versatile video chat experience tailored for group collaboration, networking, and learning. Ideal for workshops, small-group discussions, or spontaneous brainstorming, ChatiConnect rooms are highly customizable, enabling session recording, control over room access, moderator assignments, and capacity settings. Interactive elements like live polling, surveys, and screen sharing enhance engagement, allowing participants to actively contribute and gain more from their virtual event experience.
?? Networking Hub
Our new Networking Hub brings streamlined, real-time connection options to Chati’s platform. The core “Who’s Here” feature allows attendees to view others at the event in real time, simplifying the process of discovering and connecting with participants. This feature helps attendees quickly identify relevant connections and make meaningful networking interactions a central part of the event.
?? Chati Meeting Scheduler
One of our most versatile tools, the Chati Meeting Scheduler, will allow event attendees to collaborate with ease. Whether you want to arrange meetings in advance or have spontaneous interactions with other attendees, ChatiConnect's video and text chat, screenshare, and polling capabilities will make it happen.
?? Who's Here?
The Chati 'Who's Here' feature is a new take on networking meant to reimagine how users engage with content—and each other—throughout a virtual event. It lists all attendees in a given space, allowing attendees to connect with those who share their interests and increasing engagement event-wide.
?? Updated Theater Listings
We are excited to announce a significant update to Chati's list of webcasts within our theater/auditorium. This enhancement introduces more prominent and intuitive buttons, designed to improve user experience and accessibility. These buttons are not just visually appealing; they come equipped with intelligent logic that adapts based on the user's identity and the timing of their access.
?? Customizable Microsite Formats
Chati’s advanced Registration Pages & Microsites are designed to elevate the attendee experience from the very first interaction. Our branded and customizable microsites offer simple and secure registration, with tailored sections for speaker information, agendas, and multimedia content to engage visitors and encourage sign-ups.
We’re also excited to introduce Vertical Microsites, uniquely designed to highlight all your event details on a single page. These streamlined pages focus potential registrants' attention, making it easy for them to access all the information they need at a glance, ensuring a seamless and impactful event experience.
?? Content Submission System
Chati supports a content submission and review process. Content can include posters, abstracts/video webcasts, and/or handouts making it simple for attendees to submit the materials necessary to participate in their events.
Key features of the Content Submission tool include:
?? Coming in 2025
?? Roundtables
Chati Roundtables address a key challenge in virtual events—fostering organic, topic-driven discussions. These breakout sessions allow participants to join tables based on topics of interest, seeing who else is present and engaging in specific conversations. Roundtables create a more organized and approachable networking environment, enabling attendees to connect around shared interests and dive into discussions that build a sense of community.
?? User Journeys
Create a more engaging and immersive event experience with Chati’s User Journeys! This feature enables event hosts to design customized paths that guide participants through a series of steps, ensuring they get the most out of every interaction.
Each journey is thoughtfully structured, with specific actions or tasks to complete, offering a seamless and intuitive way for attendees to navigate your event. Whether it's exploring key sessions, connecting with exhibitors, or engaging in networking opportunities, User Journeys provide a clear and guided experience that keeps participants on track and fully immersed.
What else is on the Roadmap?
We have a host of innovative features in the works for 2025, but can't share too much just yet. Here's a preview of what's to come next year from the Chati team:
??Registration Upgrades
?? Exhibitor Booth Builder
?? Event Profile Expansion
??? Updated Chat Features
Popular Virtual Events We Hosted in 2024
June 6-11, 2024 - This virtual workshop brought together diverse perspectives from multiple disciplines to explore advantages, barriers, gaps, and opportunities in the future of scientific conferencing for the behavioral and social sciences.
July 24th, 2024 - GenScript hosted their 4th Annual Virtual Summit on Gene and Cell Engineering in July. This event featured leading experts from academia, pharma, and biotech, showcasing the transformative power of synthetic biology in developing life-changing therapies.
Persistent Virtual Event Open Now - The Event Planner News Community Space is a place where anyone in the event industry can hangout, take part in events, and have the opportunity to learn something new. This space is aimed at all event professionals with the goal of creating an online community to share feedback, bounce ideas, and further innovation in the field.
September 3rd-5th, 2024 - A three day event full of dynamic presentations featuring invited lectures, engaging panel discussions, and groundbreaking poster presentations. Now available on-demand, this event is your chance to explore the latest global advancements in the fight against infectious diseases, including breakthroughs in microbiology & immunology research, and stay at the forefront of knowledge to enhance human, animal, and plant health.
Persistent Event Open Now - The AIHBA Global Health and Wellness Virtual Expo 2024, hosted by the American International Health and Beauty Association (AIHBA) is accessible from 2024 Fall 24/7 throughout the year. This innovative online event brings together leading brands and professionals in the health and wellness industry to network, present, and interact in a seamless virtual environment.
November 4th - 6th, 2024 - The ABSA International Conference is the largest biosafety and biosecurity conference in the world! The conference provided solutions to tackle your most challenging issues, present fascinating case studies, and showcase the latest developments in biosafety and biosecurity. ABSA International’s educational sessions offered insights into the ever-changing world of biosafety and biosecurity, keeping you updated on the latest techniques and best practices. There were opportunities to network with your peers and discuss common issues, share advice, and exchange ideas in addition to commercial exhibits showcasing the latest technologies in biosafety and biosecurity.
??? Discover Chati | Webinar Series
Chati webinars are designed to unveil the layers of possibilities our platform offers and to provide virtual event managers, hosts, and organizers with valuable insights into virtual event marketing, production, engagement, and design. Over the past year, we've hosted several webinars that are now available free and on-demand.
?? Virtual Event Marketing 101: Strategies to Audience Building, Engagement, and Virtual Event ROI
Dive into the art of attracting and captivating an audience, enhancing their experience, and ensuring that every event is a steppingstone towards a significant return on investment.
What You'll Learn
Who Should Attend?
?? Design Dynamics: Creating Visually Stunning and Effective Virtual Spaces
Watch on demand now as the Chati design team explores principles and strategies for crafting captivating environments, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic appeal, user-friendly interfaces, and interactive elements.
What You'll Learn
Who Should Attend?
?? Engagement Amplified: Next-Level Strategies for Participant Interaction in Virtual Events
Come explore creative strategies to keep online participants engaged while at virtual events.
What You'll Learn
Who Should Attend?
Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for making 2024 a remarkable year. At Chati, we’re dedicated to helping you create unforgettable virtual experiences. Here’s to another year of connection, innovation, and success!