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Why Not Zoom: 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms, Explained

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When the first lockdowns started in March 2020, Zoom emerged as the go-to solution to stay connected. Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms. Let’s explore!

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Deep Dive: 3 Events In 2020 That Proved Virtual Is Glorious

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After what seemed like a decade, 2020 is finally behind us. The three examples below were some of the best 2020 virtual events we saw. Let alone become one of the best 2020 virtual events! Tomorrowland also collaborated with Epic Games, making use of their real-time 3D creation platform and game engine, Unreal.

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Lessons from Dubai’s Massive, Rescheduled 2020 World Expo

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We asked Kailash Nagdev, senior vice president of sales and analytics for EXPO 2020 Dubai , to shine a light on the seven years of work required to coordinate input from 200 stakeholders in 191 countries with the goal of “driving innovation and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world problems.”

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Can One Virtual Meeting Platform Rule Them All?

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Recall that Cisco , which offered WebEx before streaming was cool, purchased Socio and just closed the deal on Slido last month in an attempt to make engagement on the platform seamless. Last year, wireless service provider Verison purchased video conferencing company BlueJeans in an attempt to provide a “unified communications portfolio.”

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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

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Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. The Benefits Of Event Technology & Effective Communication. Technology has enabled us to communicate with virtually anybody anywhere at any time – both in our personal as well as professional lives.

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Here’s Why Technology Should Be At The Core Of Your Event Strategy

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Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. Ask yourself: what is the function of an event platform ? A Gaze Into The Future: 365 Community Model.

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The Future Is Now: The Case Of Event App Design

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Before the pandemic hit in 2020, the events industry was a well-oiled machine. Then came March 2020, and with it, huge changes. From 2020 To 2030 In 10 Months. ” Things started changing in March 2020 when many companies lost their in-person business. So, what features should we look for in virtual event platforms ?