What we've learned taking our events virtual (so far!)

[A THREAD]

1️⃣We’re all still coming across hiccups + challenges when taking things online – whether that’s a simple meeting, webinar or workshop. So always✍have✍contingency✍plans✍ #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
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Whether it is Zoom, Microsoft Teams or any other webinar platform, do✍ your✍ research✍ and understand what they can and cannot do. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
3️⃣ No matter what experience your speaker has delivering virtually…
Cover✍ all✍ bases✍ and schedule in rehearsals and run throughs so they feel confident and reassured ahead of the event. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
4️⃣ Everyone should have the opportunity to participate.

Be ✍ #inclusive✍ Ask about any additional needs, share information in advance, think about the format of presentation slides, and consider hiring a closed captioner #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
5️⃣ Know✍your✍ audience✍

Discover how they feel about timings, content and level of participation so you can understand the best ways to engage them. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
6️⃣Mix✍it✍up✍
Consider mixing up your session formats and make the most of engagement tools like Microsoft Live Events’ Q&A function, Zoom webinar polls or http://Sli.do  to encourage your audience to get involved. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
7️⃣ Hit record 🔴
If it’s not a closed session, make sure you are recording to create on-demand content for those who couldn’t make it. So, remember✍to✍ record✍ #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
8️⃣ What’s the ‘why’ to your virtual event?

Make✍it✍a✍must-see✍ People can very easily opt-out on the day. So crank up your comms and let everyone know about the event 📢 #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
9️⃣ Take note of what others have learned…✍
We’re all in this together and there are tonnes of articles and blogs out there by event professionals sharing their #virtualevent horror stories – listen to their advice and do your research. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
🔟Rehearse✍rehearse✍REHEARSE✍
From your own team to the speakers, it’s important that everyone involved has the opportunity to run through their session and roles ahead of the event. #eventprofsuk #eventplanning
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading our top 10 #VirtualEvent tips ✔

There will surely be more to come over the next year (oh hey, #Hyrbid events) but if you want to read our lessons learned in more detail, head over to our blog 👉 https://bit.ly/2Neg5EK 
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