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12/10/2021

Well done team Octa . 2nd year in a row delivering the EHC conference with our great partners AVCOM . Quality industry partnerships deliver great results.

14/07/2021

Did we ever think when we managed this conference last year that we would be virtual for a 2nd year, but here we are.

Virtual is a great option to have in our service offering, but we are really looking forward to in-person 2022.

Thanks to our client Finextra for sticking with us and our virtual platform Octa Events .

25/06/2021

Would we love to be in a conference venue full of gorgeous cats? Yes we would, but we are also delighted to be able to create this conference virtually through our Octa Events platform.

Another great conference

06/04/2021

Hybrid, for those occasions when not all delegates can attend in person. Broadening our reach and providing a solution for everyone.

Hybrid events aren’t a new phenomenon, but how we plan and organise them is. Hybrid events in 2019 were usually a live stream of keynote speeches that were broadcast to people who couldn’t make it to the in-person event. This is because the live stream was for the minority of delegates. In 2021,...

09/03/2021

Over the coming months, the world, business travel & M.I.C.E. sectors will reawaken. Which destinations offer support for your next international conference?
Let us guide you in the journey back to international meetings.

Over the coming months, the world business travel & M.I.C.E. sectors will reawaken. Through our local venuesworld.com teams across EMEA and Asia, we will bring you a series of articles designed to assist and inform your decision making & planning process for future events. We aim to inform & leverag...

18/12/2020

Happy Christmas to our clients, friends, and colleagues. We hope you stay happy and healthy and we look forward to catching up and working together in the new year.

15/12/2020

When we heard that our favourite coffee shop thecontemporarycoffeeco was donating 1% of November sales to Pieta House, Preventing Su***de and Self Harm (after only 6 months in business) we wanted to support this young team in their act of charity.

We are delighted to match their donation and thanks for Rachel Murphy, Director of Fundraising Pieta House for coming out to meet us and receive the cheque.

27/11/2020

Very excited to see Jamie Skelton Magician in action at the Octa Events virtual launch event on December 10th. Don't forget to register!

The Octa Virtual Launch event is not going to be a boring one. Introducing special guest Jamie Skelton Magician who will be reading minds, influencing thoughts, predicting actions and deceiving your eyes.

Register today for your front row seat! https://bit.ly/2UTlyBq

Highly engaging, entertaining and mesmerising, Jamie's show is perfect for online corporate events, virtual training sessions, webinars and private events.

Our virtual launch event is brought to you in partnership with AVCOM

26/11/2020

What a venue to have as a virtual studio! We're excited for the Octa team to showcase this superb venue at the launch event on 10th December. Don't forget to register! https://bit.ly/2UTlyBq

Join us on 10th December at 2pm to experience the AVCOM virtual studio at Croke Park Meetings & Events . Register Here - https://bit.ly/2UTlyBq

The Croke Park Virtual Studio is fully equipped with AVCOM’s award-winning ATOMIC modular scenery and all the live streaming features you could possibly need. The studio delivers a truly unique experience for presenters, remote participants, and virtual attendees in a social distancing compliant space. Perfect for town halls, product launches, meetings, online events, executive communications, and more.

24/11/2020

Take your mind off the stresses in your life during our virtual launch event. Eilis Wall Wellness will help us all Take A Deep Breath during one of our breakout sessions. Register Today 👉 https://bit.ly/2UTlyBq

Our virtual launch event is brought to you in partnership with AVCOM.

19/11/2020

Wondering what Octa is all about? Find out at our virtual launch event on 10 December. Experience the platform, streaming quality, and all the extras that you could include in your own virtual event. Register today to claim your seat! https://octa-events.com/launch



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You're Invited!
To celebrate our new brand and extended virtual event offering, we are hosting a virtual launch event on 10 December @ 2pm. We've filled this event to the brim with panel discussions, wellness sessions, workshops, and a little bit of magic!

Register today for a fully immersive experience. 👉https://octa-events.com/launch

17/11/2020

Introducing Events
It is a wonderful feeling to be creating something new, and moving forward, after a period of great uncertainty for the meetings industry.
Octa is our virtual event solution, designed by event planners for event planners. It combines a user friendly virtual event platform with our renowned client services and flawless technical delivery.

26/10/2020

Leveraging a virtual tool to engage employees and create unique experiences is key to elevating internal virtual events. Read More:

Engaging corporate events in a virtual event environment must use innovative tools and solutions to keep internal meeting attendees motivated.

26/10/2020

With many virtual events that could fill up attendees’ calendars, people may be more inclined to attend your event if you incorporate new and upcoming virtual event. If you’re debating whether to pivot to virtual events or have already done so, you should be aware of what trends are emerging in the virtual event space. Read more:

If you’re debating whether to pivot to virtual events or have already done so, you should be aware of what trends are emerging in the virtual event space.

19/10/2020

The next few months are full of professional development and networking opportunities for event planners—and you don’t have to leave your desk. Learn more:

The next three months are rich with professional development and networking opportunities—and you don’t have to leave your desk.

19/10/2020

Virtual events produce an abundance of useful data. Event planners can now measure event performance with up-to-the-minute data on visitors, views, questions, downloads, posts, and shares. Because your event is entirely online, it is easy to capture key data and create custom reports. Here are five ways you can get the most from your virtual event analytics:

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14/10/2020

This survey by Kenes Group, reached out to 809 past delegates from 112 countries on 6 continents to get truly global feedback on the pressing question of effective virtual conferences. Read more here:

In light of the dramatic effect that COVID-19 is having on scientific meetings, Kenes Group reached out to past participants, in order to better understand how healthcare practitioners (HCPs) feel about virtual events. As a professional congress organiser (PCO) that is dedicated to medical and scien...

12/10/2020

Virtual,discussion-based events can provide additional ideas for any organization seeking to foster community and maintain financial viability. Read the key things these non-profit learnt from their first virtual events:

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing civil society groups of all types to take fundraisers online, nonprofit news outlets’ efforts with virtual, discussion-based events can provide additional ideas for any organization seeking to foster community and maintain financial viability.

06/10/2020

Jef Williams, an experienced healthcare IT strategy consultant weighs in on how to extract value from the virtual events you attend, similar to how you would at a live event.

Of all the buzzwords one would have guessed would dominate 2020, few expected it to be “virtual”. We have been virtualizing various aspects of our lives for many years, but the circumstances of this one has moved almost all of our lives into the virtual realm. From education to socializing to wo...

05/10/2020

Our event operations team have been busy this week planning and attending a virtual event studio rehearsal with our client for their seven-day virtual event live from the studio at Croke Park. Well done to all the team involved who have adapted, overcome and succeeded during these unprecedented times.

05/10/2020

Have you been tasked with planning a virtual event? Don't underestimate the value of a professional host. A charismatic and engaging host is an essential way to stop your delegates feeling lost in the crowd and prevent them from losing interest. in your event. Read more:

Have you recently been tasked with hosting your first virtual event? Not sure whether or not you need a professional MC or host? A charismatic and engaging MC or host is an essential way to stop your delegates feeling lost in the crowd and prevent them from losing interest in your event. An MC is [....

02/10/2020

Companies have had to redesign how they reward their top performers during this unprecedented time. Read how this underwriting firm held an exciting virtual event that rewarded and engaged its top employees:

A large insurance firm pivoted smartly when its in-person recognition event could not happen in 2020.

29/09/2020

If you’ve been tasked with planning a virtual event for the first time, don’t panic! Read these 8 facts you need to know before planning a virtual event:

Virtual exhibitions are an engaging way to provide content and information to your delegates. Our innovative exhibitions platform enables organisers to provide content and information to delegates in an engaging way. Delegates can also network and interact with exhibitors via live chat or by booking...

28/09/2020

While most meeting planners are concerned about the limitations of interaction and networking in the virtual-meeting environment, there are actually several opportunities for connection that are unlikely to happen at in-person events. What’s more, these opportunities can be paid for by sponsors who also get to engage with attendees. Learn how to monetize virtual engagement at your next virtual event:

Facilitating interesting attendee interactions with session leaders, colleagues, and sponsors can deliver revenue to online-meeting hosts.

25/09/2020

Using the right technology, online events can successfully generate higher attendance, sponsorships, and ultimately profit. Read how to combat zoom fatigue and design marketable, profitable Events:

Basic webinar solutions like Zoom have become the default virtual event solution even though that’s not what they were designed for.

23/09/2020

Planning a virtual event? Our virtual event specialists have put together this comprehensive eBook that covers every consideration before, during, and after your event. Get your free copy here:

A comprehensive ebook on what to consider when organizing a virtual event or conference. Take a look at tips for before, during, and after the event.

21/09/2020

Need a checklist to make sure you have everything covered for your next virtual event? Check out our comprehensive list here -

Virtual conferences, meetings and events require planning, just like you would with a live event. Our expert virtual event managers have put together a useful checklist so you consider exactly what you need from your virtual event platform. What are the Goals of Event? Before planning your event you...

18/09/2020

Virtual event technology has accelerated more in the last six months than in the last six years. Event planner requirements for virtual event technology is evolving after the initial surge of planners selecting platforms based on a quick Google search. Read about what's next for virtual event technology:

Virtual event technology has accelerated more in the past six months than in the past six years. What can you expect to see in virtual events in the near future?