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This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtualevent. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more.
Virtualevent planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtualevent planning checklist!
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In this week’s episode, Will and Brandt move away from pure tech talk and talk about virtualevents for exhibitors. Unlike many would like to believe, the key to driving value in digital and virtualevents is not necessarily cutting-edge technology. Involve Exhibitors In The Process Of Planning The VirtualEvent.
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