Like many of my
#SciComm peers, I've planned and participated in my fair share of virtual events and conferences this year. This is what I've learned so far:
#SciCommSunday

POSITIVES OF VIRTUAL EVENTS


People from around the world can attend

Lower costs than physical events

Environmentally friendlier

Travel isn't needed to present

People are more empathetic about interruptions

Closed captioning is available

THINGS TO NOTE / IMPROVE


People have virtual burnout

Spread out events best you can

Many have commitments in evenings & weekends

Sitting all day hurts - schedule ergo breaks

Attendance may be lower than a physical event