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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual

Attendease

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. We feel great sympathy for all affected by COVID-19 and the ripple effects this global pandemic has caused.”. Collision (Toronto, Canada - June 23-25). Typical attendance number: 32,000.

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ELI Virtual Event Profile: CloudBees DevOps 2020

Event Leadership Institute

CloudBees originally planned DevOps World 2020 for September 21-25, 2020, in Las Vegas. and international audience limited to travel combined with national and international guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, CloudBees realized it wasn’t going to be possible to hold DevOps World 2020 in-person. Speaker Prep.

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

Bizzabo

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Event Name. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach. International Confex 2020.

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PCMA’s First Omnichannel Convening Leaders: The Great, the Good and the Not So…

Velvet Chainsaw

Applause to PCMA for engaging the global business events community and for the diversity of speakers and formats offered during CL. This, by design, was the most truly global event in our industry and the participation from so many outside the U.S. We in the U.S. is refreshing and welcome.

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A ‘4 Cs’ Framework for Omnichannel Events

PCMA Convene

As an exploration of how the COVID crisis has impacted the business events industry, “ Events UnPaused ” — Maritz Global Events’ five-part podcast hosted by President David Peckinpaugh — is chock-full of insights and most definitely worth a listen. It’s no longer about the content “or the snazzy speaker,” she said.

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Throw An Outdoor (Or Virtual) Summer Celebration That Delights Attendees

Glow Global Events

Throw it back to 2020. In the early days of the pandemic, virtual events quickly became the norm, and hybrid events remain a popular alternative for businesses of all sizes. Summer events can be just as fun as the rest, but they too require a mix of planning, creativity, and attention to safety. UP NEXT FOR GLOW.

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How the Pandemic Is Transforming a Global Leadership Organization

PCMA Convene

YPO also pivoted quickly to digital events — since March 1, the organization has offered members more than 325 free global events, focused on both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 issues. The events were created by YPO event chairs, “driven to share resources and information in a virtual environment,” Mason said.

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