Virtual Events Institute

21/04/2022

TECH DEMO TODAY AT 12:00PM EST

Last chance to join us for a Demo of Notified New Event Cloud, to learn how to manage events better and faster, create immersive engaging branded experiences, improve efficiency through automations and track and measure performance and ROI.

Register here: http://ow.ly/wWJy50IKBNL

18/04/2022

Check out the Industry Insights Blog: Metaverse Events Case Study: How SLS Event Technology Entered the Metaverse Scene. Using Storytelling for Educational Experiences in the Metaverse:
http://ow.ly/PkJO50IIz9H

18/04/2022

JOIN US THIS THURSDAY FOR THE INSIDE TRACK ON NOTIFIED’S NEW EVENT CLOUD

CEO Ben Chodor of Notified will be sharing how Event Cloud can support your entire event portfolio, from single session webcasts to year-round experiences whether in person, virtual or hybrid.

During the session you’ll learn how to:

-Manage events better, faster, and at scale
-Automate back-end processes to efficiently manage speaker,
sponsors, staff, and meetings
-Create immersive, engaging branded experiences
-Seamlessly execute events of any size or type without the
limitations of a venue.
-Track performance and measure ROI across your event portfolio

Register here (replay available to registered attendees): http://ow.ly/JokM50IKBoo

14/04/2022

JOIN US NEXT WEEK - THURSDAY 21ST APRIL - FOR THE INSIDE TRACK ON NOTIFIED’S NEW EVENT CLOUD

CEO Ben Chodor of Notified will be sharing how Event Cloud can support your entire event portfolio, from single session webcasts to year-round experiences whether in person, virtual or hybrid.

Event planners and marketers need smarter technology to help them run events more efficiently and at scale, a technology that:

-Provides immersive and engaging experiences for digital attendees
-Streamlines processes and supports event management for onsite and hybrid events
-Offers valuable insights to help run smarter events

Find out how next week, register here: http://ow.ly/StaC50IJMUj

22/02/2022

Read about Empowering the Black community on the Metaverse - dsgnswkshp event with MootUp

http://ow.ly/y9YL50I1qJM

11/01/2022

You won’t want to miss this case study about the remarkable innovation of the Impartner Immersive Virtual Summit and how MootUp enabled its creation.

Read about it here: http://ow.ly/VIxH50HpUiV

02/12/2021

"Organizers are still playing it safe with virtual and hybrid events. The industry needs pilots and pioneers to test and then everyone will embrace."

Adam Shapland of CSM Sport & Entertainment shares his thoughts on the digitalization of events. https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/post/agency-spotlight

How one agency has adapted during the pandemic.

30/11/2021

It's quiz time! Join us next week for the B2B Marketing end of year wrap up - register at https://lnkd.in/dccBTMAY

Featuring questions based on the latest industry studies, this session is the perfect way to relax, have fun, and learn. It’s the ideal opportunity to:
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✔️ Test your marketing knowledge.
✔️ Brush up on recent B2B marketing research.
✔️ Mingle virtually with your peers.
✔️ Get in the spirit of the season.

25/11/2021

Blog: There are a lot of misconceptions about hybrid events. It's time to rethink them with Cvent.

Tackle your next hybrid event by reconsidering these four misconceptions...

24/11/2021

The B2B Marketing End of Year Wrap Up - register at https://lnkd.in/dccBTMAY

It’s that time of year — of cold nights, gift giving and festive cheer. Marketers and salespeople await a task list that’s clear. So what’s a good way to look back and reflect over the past year?
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Fortunately, ON24, Adobe and Demandbase have something planned for you. Join us on Tuesday, 7th December, for a fun-packed festive quiz to help you get the party started.
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Featuring questions based on the latest industry studies, this session is the perfect way to relax, have fun, and learn. It’s the ideal opportunity to:
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✔️ Test your marketing knowledge.
✔️ Brush up on recent B2B marketing research.
✔️ Mingle virtually with your peers.
✔️ Get in the spirit of the season.

23/11/2021

Today’s VEI Tech Talk is just a few hours away! Join us at 4pm GMT/11am ET for a fascinating exploration of virtual and physical event integration. Register at https://lnkd.in/dyrr3Bi6

Tech Talk: The role of the digital event platform in your face-to-face events

Our expert panelists:
- Simon Burton, Founder, Charity Film Awards
- Alex Hughes, Co-Founder, Totem Hybrid
- Mike Ruocco, CMM, Co-Founder & CEO, Zenevent
- Cheri Hulse, Head of Strategy, ON24

22/11/2021

After 14 years working for the likes of Clarion Events and UBM, Michael Seaman set up Raccoon Events in 2016 and launched The National Running Show.

He now oversees 7 exhibitions in the health and wellbeing market in the UK and the US.

VEI spoke to Michael about life as a CEO, going digital, and the future of the events and exhibitions sector.

VEI spoke to Michael about life as a CEO, going digital, and the future of the events and exhibitions sector.

18/11/2021

Zoom Gloom: Why are virtual meetings more tiring than in-person meetings?

In this blog, Neal Woodson, communications manager and event producer at innoVia Productions, looks at the causes of ‘Zoom Gloom’ and how to address them for a better experience.

https://lnkd.in/erN4JskT

innoVia

The causes of ‘Zoom Gloom’ and how to address them.

17/11/2021

Next Tuesday’s Tech Talk is packed with essential knowledge for . Register https://lnkd.in/dyrr3Bi6

SESSION: The role of the digital event platform in your face-to-face events

📅 TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER | 4 PM GMT | 11 AM ET

Our panel shares their experience and innovative ways to use your digital event platform to turbo-charge engagement and reach at your face-to-face events.

What makes this such an essential session?

💡 Pick up ideas on how to not deliver, but exceed audience expectations!
💡 How to build a winning event team
💡Top tips on managing customer data to drive engagement
💡How to design an industry-leading hybrid event experience

10/11/2021

VEI is shining the light on the individuals who have re-defined excellence by recognizing their achievements in the VEI Smart 100.

We are asking our community, advisors, and partners to nominate exceptional virtual and hybrid . We will then review all nominations to create the list of 100 superstars currently rocking the global space.

Nominate your Smart 100 Candidate here https://lnkd.in/dppTzTKU

The Smart 100 is powered by InGo

09/11/2021

Announcing the VEI Index! https://www.virtualeventsindex.com

The Virtual Events Index is the brand-new directory for virtual and hybrid events. The VEI Index will be an essential resource when planning your next digital event - It’s quick and simple to review suppliers and find new event partners.

Do you want to be a listed supplier? Just create an account, choose your package and start promoting your company to global event professionals. Create your account here https://www.virtualeventsindex.com/directory/register.aspx

find your next event partner at https://www.virtualeventsindex.com

08/11/2021

TECH TALK: The role of the digital event platform in your face-to-face events – register here https://lnkd.in/dyrr3Bi6

📅 TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER | 4 PM GMT | 11 AM ET

The industry has learned so much over the last 18 months in terms of how to create engaging and effective events across digital platforms.

Many of our virtual experiences have surpassed those in physical events, so now we have a chance to cherry pick, and integrate the best from virtual with our face-to-face events.

VEI’s upcoming Tech Talk, will see our panel share their ideas and experiences around how to use the digital event platform to offer new levels of engagement and interactivity, and to reach and engage your audiences in entirely new ways, at scale.

Attend this session to pick up ideas around delivering on expectations, designing with intent, skills, resource and budget required and how to manage your customer data to enhance experiences in the future.

02/11/2021

What do have to say about ? We surveyed our community to get their unfiltered thoughts on the hybrid model.

Read the full report here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/hybrideventsurvey

Thanks to our survey sponsors ON24

26/10/2021

Did you know VEI is an official UFI Education Partner? We provide education and training on digital and to help upskill UFI members as part of the UFI Certified Professional Program. Find out more here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/ufi-certified-professional

By obtaining the VEI certification, professionals automatically obtain 16hr credits for their global UCP journey.

Are you a UFI member who has already completed VEI training? Let us know, and you can claim your credits.

22/10/2021

In our latest 5 questions with, we speak to Mike Ruocco, CEO, innoVia Productions. Mike shares some fascinating insight on common challenges his customers are facing, the emerging strategic meeting trend, and some words of advice when choosing a new partner.

Check out Mike’s full interview here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/5questionswith

For more information about innoVia Productions and Zenevent visit https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/sponsors/zenevent

20/10/2021

Blog: The future of events is year-round communities connected through a blend of ongoing digital and physical experiences. Here are some top revenue-generating ideas for virtual events...

How event organizers can ensure their digital events reach their revenue-generating potential.

18/10/2021

Blog: One of the biggest – and most profitable – growth areas for events is community building. Here's how to build, grow and monetize them...

How event planners can build and monetize communities...

13/10/2021

Blog: Start measuring success with metrics built for today’s digital buyers. This blog from ON24 is jam-packed with useful advice covering everything from: Why Traditional ROI Metrics Aren’t Enough For Modern B2B Buyers, Traits of Modern B2B Buyers, Why Engagement Is the New Marketing Metric to Measure, Driving ROE with Amazing Experiences, Traits of Great Digital Experiences, and Five Key Metrics to Measure Return on Engagement.

Measuring Return on Engagement is essential for today's digital buyers. Here's why and how to master ROE...

12/10/2021

The VEI Autumn sale is ending in 3 days! Save 25% on certification by using the code AUT25 – book at https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/training

The VEI Certification program has helped upskill 2,000+ global event professionals. Exert trainers will take you through the critical areas for virtual event success, including monetization, promotion, production, and content.

97% of our students agree that the training has had a significant positive impact on the events they run.

Our training is on-demand, meaning you can learn anywhere, at any time.

Book before Friday and save 25% on our certification and skills pathway courses https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/training

07/10/2021

There is just one week left to save 25% on VEI Certification and Skills Pathway Courses. Book before October 15 using the code AUT25 on checkout. Book your course here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/training

06/10/2021

Blog: ON24's Michael Mayday reveals 5 scenarios of when you should use a hybrid event. These include:

1. When you want to increase the reach of an event
2. When you want to deliver a large event across multiple geographies
3. When you want to extend the life of an event

Read on for more scenarios, and also when to NOT use a hybrid event!

Five scenarios of when you should use a hybrid event.

05/10/2021

Interesting stats: Glisser CEO Michael Piddock feeds back on the findings of an event planner research study into how are feeling about a hybrid future...

Glisser CEO Mike Piddock feeds back on the findings of an event planner research study into how they’re feeling about a hybrid future.

04/10/2021

We recently surveyed the Virtual Events Institute - community about skills needs for virtual and hybrid . The results were incredibly revealing - download the results here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/skills-survey-results

28/09/2021

Save 25% on VEI Full Certification – book before 15 October, using the code AUT25 – book here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/event-leaders-certification



In a recent survey amongst our community, an overwhelming 81% felt upskilling for virtual and hybrid events was essential for success in 2022.



Over 2,000 global event professionals have chosen the VEI Skills Training Programme and universally agreed on the positive impact it has had on their events by awarding it an NPS score of +85. It provides students with a winning blend of practical and strategic knowledge to fuel digital event success.



Become a virtual event leader today – book your course here https://www.virtualeventsinstitute.com/event-leaders-certification

27/09/2021

The Future of Digital Events of Meetyoo is entering its third round and you can be part of it again, live on September 30th, 2PM BST! 🐠

The free show will be packed with exciting discussions from renowned event professionals and many engagement and networking opportunities.

Feel free to join now and don’t forget to sign up on our official page: https://bit.ly/3nV4zhT

23/09/2021

"Virtual events offer unlimited opportunities to unlock insights from data – from tracking ROI to details on attendee demographics, behavior, preferences, live event analytics, and lead generation data."

Falguni Jain of Hubilo shares 3 ways you can use virtual event data to pave your way to success...

Three ways to use data for event success.

23/09/2021

Don’t miss today’s VEI Tech Talk: Building Communities Around Your Events, sponsored by ON24 looks at one of the most significant opportunities for , “Building communities around events” Register at https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3328626/A3451DC3FB53E5B1DAABCA083186AECB



📅 THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER | 4 PM BST | 11 AM ET

The results of an engaged and well-managed can be astounding. Increased brand awareness, unwavering customer loyalty, and skyrocketing revenues are just a few of the many reasons businesses need to have a solid community strategy in place.

Speakers include;

Luke Bilton, Chief Growth Officer, ExpoPlatform

Franz-Josef Schrepf, Product Partnerships, Hopin

RD Whitney, Founder, Community Leaders Institute

Cheri Keith, Head of Strategy, ON24

22/09/2021

7 benefits of using an integrated platform: Here is a list from Brad Langley, CITE, MBA, Vice-President, Channel and Enterprise, at Aventri Software. Do you have any more to add?

1. Streamline the planning process
2. Increase brand awareness and loyalty
3. Get insights on attendees and engagement
4. Make Strategic Data-Driven Decisions
5. Save Time and Money
6. Integrate Your Marketing Tools and Processes
7. Evolve and Pivot With Ease

Read on to discover how a seamless events platform could completely transform your events strategy...

Discover how a seamless events platform could completely transform your events strategy.

22/09/2021

Delighted that RD Whitney will be joining our fab VEI Tech Talk panel tomorrow. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the strategies driving huge community growth, new revenue streams, and unprecedented engagement – register https://lnkd.in/d9GtgT63



Session: Building Communities Around Your Events

Time & Date: Thursday 23 September | 11am ET | 4pm BST



Thursday's VEI Tech Talk looks at the key strategies to help you build a flourishing event community. You will discover how to get more members, increase engagement and unlock exciting new revenue opportunities. Join this session to hear from the brands and experts powering huge community growth around the world.



Speakers include;

Luke Bilton, Chief Growth Officer, ExpoPlatform

Franz-Josef Schrepf, Product Partnerships, Hopin

RD Whitney, Founder, Community Leaders Institute

Cheri Keith, Head of Strategy, ON24



Register at https://lnkd.in/d9GtgT63

21/09/2021

Franz-Josef Schrepf of Hopin will also be joining our fantastic VEI Tech Talk panel on Thursday. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the strategies driving huge community growth, new revenue streams, and unprecedented engagement – register https://lnkd.in/d9GtgT63



Session: Building Communities Around Your Events

Time & Date: Thursday 23 September | 11am ET | 4pm BST



Thursday's VEI Tech Talk looks at the key strategies to help you build a flourishing event community. You will discover how to get more members, increase engagement and unlock exciting new revenue opportunities. Join this session to hear from the brands and experts powering huge community growth around the world.



Speakers include;

Luke Bilton, Chief Growth Officer, ExpoPlatform

Franz-Josef Schrepf, Product Partnerships, Hopin

RD Whitney, Founder, Community Leaders Institute

Cheri Keith, Head of Strategy, ON24



Register at https://lnkd.in/d9GtgT63