28 Sep, 2020 // 6 min read
2020 has been an interesting year. From bushfires, to floods, and now a pandemic, these cataclysmic events have changed and affected many Aussies, especially those in the events and...
31 Jul, 2020 // 5 min read
In a world gone digital, people are building connections through online forums and virtual meetups. The Cvent Community is providing more scalable solutions than ever by introducing expert-led online sessions, new virtual tips and tricks, and live networking meetups with industry peers. The sessions provide an opportunity to connect, interact, engage, and ask thought-provoking questions
11 May, 2020 // 8 min read
Challenging Times for Event Planners These are challenging times in the meetings and events industry. With the pandemic forcing millions into isolation, and in-person events being cancelled left, right and centre, there’s no doubt that event planners are one of the hardest hit. What probably makes this all worse is the uncertainty floating around that
30 Apr, 2020 // 7 min read
Unlike in-person meetings and events, virtual events provide attendees with more opportunities to “zone out” as attendees are already on the computer and distraction is only a click away. When attention comes at a premium, how do you keep attendees engaged during virtual meetings and events? With the help of event management technology and a little creativity,
28 Apr, 2020 // 7 min read
Creating an event sponsorship package and finding event sponsors is a key part of meeting and event planning. Increasing your sponsorship dollars is the quickest way to impact your bottom line. But, how does sponsorship change for virtual events? While in-person events have sponsorship down to a science, virtual events cannot rely on the same
20 Apr, 2020 // 15 min read
Your content is the heart of your event, which is why when you host a virtual event, your content has a big role to play. It is the driving force behind registrations and audience engagement. Whether you are faced with pivoting your in-person event content to virtual or merely looking to amplify event content as a
21 Mar, 2020 // 18 min read
The value of face-to-face interaction will never go away, but there are times when going virtual is a necessary part of your event program. But how do you turn a multi-day conference, filled with networking opportunities, educational sessions, and the attendee insights they generate, into a virtual one? And once you do, how do you