
Enhancing Events Through Virtual Platforms
Explore the benefits of virtual events in engaging audiences, creating community, and extending event experiences. Learn about different virtual event formats, expert services, and a case study showcasing successful virtual event transformation.
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IEEE MCE | Virtual Events David Stankiewicz: Event Producer MCE| Virtual Events Strategist d.stankiewicz@ieee.org Susan Root: Director MCE| Conference Business Services and Strategic Programs s.root@ieee.org 1
Why virtual? - Engage audience & create community - Design personalized experiences & networking opportunities - Highlight compelling speakers & content - Generate excitement before an event - Extend the life of content after an event - Provide alternate participation options; (authors, governance meetings etc.) - Ensure authors are supported & enable publication for non-presented papers - Create promotional assets - Avoid event postponement or cancellation during emergencies 2
Virtual event formats Video Production Webinar Virtual Conference Panel Discussion - filmed, produced, and edited assets showcase OU, conference, member benefits highlight videos sizzles interviews - technical presentation given by a thought leader moderated chat & live Q&A with audience delivered via Voice over PPT - - purely online event options for participant networking paper presentations keynote speakers live video and/or on- demand recordings - livestreamed conversation panel of 3-4 speakers moderator audience engagement via platform tools, social media and chat - - - - - - - - - - - - Virtual events allow us to breakthrough the constraints of time and place to enrich and extend a live gathering, Marie Hunter, Senior Director, MCE 3
How we can help? Expertise in: - Online, virtual, & digital event mediums - Multiple delivery methods - Event design, event moderation, and speaker management - Technical support and full, end-to-end event production - Nimbleness and flexibility to accommodate evolving needs - Developing a customized approach 4
Case study 2019 ChileCon A cross-functional team from MGA, MCE, and IT helped quickly transform 2019 IEEE ChileCon into a virtual event. The team helped the organizing committee to: select the appropriate technologies, provide authors with presentation options, draft schedules and instructions, communicate with attendees, approve registrations, produce virtual sessions, and post materials to the various platforms. 5
Organizer feedback The team transformed a seemingly insurmountable challenge into a successful and professional event. Gast n Lefranc, Co-Chair, 2019 ChileCon 6
Contact Us! David Stankiewicz Event Producer MCE | Virtual Events Strategist d.stankiewicz@ieee.org Susan Root Director MCE| Conference Business Services and Strategic Programs s.root@ieee.org 7