offering and delivering hybrid events for sometime now and the concept itself is not actually that new . With the worldwide pandemic ongoing and mass vaccinations progressing fast , there is a potential for some events to return but not in the traditional sense , but in this new format , which would allow smaller physical events to be attended by larger audiences virtually . Many big hotel organisations like NH Hotels and InterContinental have already adapted themselves to bring this format to the table .
We at iVent have developed the blended hybrid model and have been delivering this format successfully since the start of
What do hybrid meetings and events mean to us ?
COVID-19 – but what does that mean ? It is about maximising attendance and engagement at your events by giving delegates , presenters , sponsors and hosts a choice in how they attend the event , whether that ’ s from a logistical perspective and not actually being able to get there or from a protective stance where they have health and wellbeing concerns .
The iVent hybrid delivery option gives our customers a peace of mind that whatever the prevailing circumstances , due to the pandemic , they can still have well attended events with their choice of speaker and continue to deliver genuine ROI to their sponsors .
How do hybrid meetings and events work ?
The process behind hybrid events sounds technical , but it ’ s actually quite simple . When you decide to deliver a hybrid event , you would first organise
the live event as normal . Our project team will then discuss the details with you , enabling you to set up your virtual part of the event as normal .
Your live footage from your event will be streamed online for remote delegates to view and online delegates can interact in a live chat or participate in a poll as they would in your physical event . Not only that , but delegates from both audiences will be able to interact with each other as they would in a traditional event using iVent platform that has been purpose built to facilitate this . Your live streamed footage will be automatically recorded in the platform , meaning that it will be available for viewing on-demand , and even to share across social channels .
We also know how important support is during a live event , which is why we have recently launched our new live chat and phone support channels that are available to you whenever your event is going live . Get in touch with us for a chat on how Hybrid can deliver success for your event programme in the coming year .