With businesses becoming more aware of new Digital Technologies and their positive role in bringing a change in existing business models and providing new revenue and value-adding opportunities, the entrepreneurs in today’s time feel more secure as new venues of transformation in existing business models are open for them so that they can experiment with innovation and try something unique at their end.
The event industry has gone through a new Digital Business Transformation Roadmap by
embracing Virtual events so that they can make a difference and take events to
an altogether different platform by using technology-driven solutions.
ibentos has hosted various Types of virtual events on a single platform and has been able to help its organizers stay ahead of the curve.
Online Event Platform
It is a platform where people interact face to face in a virtual
environment on the web, rather than meeting in person. There are many types
of virtual events like Virtual conferences, Virtual
webinars, Virtual exhibitions, Virtual buyer-seller meets, Virtual education
fairs, Virtual Job Fairs, and many more.
Some
Virtual Event Examples are the Virtual education fair hosted by ibentos for
the University of Sydney, CBSE's event Chitram
2021 on
ibentos virtual event platform, virtual
college fest SHOUTT for Jai Hind College (Mumbai), Startup You India fest
designed for young children to make them future-ready, a webinar conducted for
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. All the prestigious events were hosted by ibentos
on their Virtual Event platform.
Benefits
of virtual events
- Cost-effective
- Saves
Time
- Offers
Flexibility to its attendees
- Higher
ROIs
- More
Networking options
- More
engagement
- Ample
branding space and options
- Attracts Attendees
- A
secured platform for interaction
- Measurable
results on the basis of real-time comprehensive Reports
- User-friendly online event platform
- Technical
knowledge gets enhanced
Good to know Information
- The
best time to host a virtual event is 1 pm – 3:30 pm on Monday and Fridays.
- The best duration is 2 to 4 hours
Types
of virtual events platform
There are different types of virtual events platforms but ibentos provides an integrated platform for hosting different Virtual events and takes your events close to reality right from executing plans to marketing to creating highly engaging virtual events.
Types of virtual events to host in 2022
1. Virtual
Conferences are one of the types of Virtual events
Hosting meets in a virtual space online. This can be hosted virtually with audio, video, and through screen sharing.
ibentos is more like a partner than a vendor and understands the value of keeping the audience hooked virtually till the very end of the event and helps them enjoy your conferences for hours together. It also provides many branding opportunities to its partners, and sponsors, before and during the conference.
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Also, one can experience conferences with 3D Virtual
designs which enriches your event experience and add value to them.
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Customization facility means catering to any
brand-specific requirement, which makes the platform very flexible. This is not
only confined to customization of landing pages only, but also 3D designs, and
much more.
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ibentos facilitates you to hold secured meetings
and conferences on your domain only by giving access to limited users only.
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More branding spaces for organizers by helping them
showcase their brand name, and logos before and during the event. Also, the
opportunity is given to your collaborations, partners, and stakeholders to
promote them.
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Extraordinary infrastructure is provided to
accommodate maximum attendees, along with a screen-sharing facility given to
your speakers to give a lasting experience to your attendees. Ibentos virtual
conferences have such a facility
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Facilities like Live Q&A, gamification, and
activities like writing on social walls with photo booths for attendees to get
their pictures clicked also encourage engagement of attendees and make it an
unforgettable experience
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The resource center
enables attendees to access any important material like brochures, newsletters,
recorded videos, or promotional material that organizers want their attendees
to download.
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Live-event support over phone calls, emails, and
chats is available
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Participation e- certificates are available for
your attendees, which they can download in no time.
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The facility of live streaming of your events on
all social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube will attract
more visitors.
· Integrated reports with an insight into the number of leads generated, attendees consumption behaviour, etc. which will help the organizers to learn from them.
With
multiple options, of online conference platforms
on the web, choose the one that is more of a technology partner who can create
a memorable experience for the organizers and their customers.
2. Virtual Exhibitions are one of the types of Virtual
events
ibentos Virtual Exhibitions are known for their user-friendly platform.
Virtual exhibitions enable exhibition organizers to expand their
audience and connect globally with them. Organizers bring exhibitors from
different locations and also attract attendees from unexplored places,
resulting in an enhanced footfall by using 2D and 3D Exhibition formats as
offered by ibentos.
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2D and 3d formats available as per your requirement
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The facility provided attendees to choose from
various communication modes (Calls, emails, chats) to make one-on-one conversations
with the exhibitors.
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Product display option on the single platform
available for exhibitors to showcase their products and services.
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The facility of
Gamification is provided for attendees entertainment and rewarding them,
resulting in an enhanced attendee engagement ratio.
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The customization facility offers flexibility,
making the platform more appealing to the organizers, as you can customize your
exhibition as per your requirement and match it with your company objectives.
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Live help desk with immense branding opportunities
for organizers
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Exhibitor MIS provides an insight to all organizers
to check the activities performed by attendees on a selected exhibitor booth
and also gauge where the visitors spend most of their time in the exhibition
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DIY (Do it Yourself model) Organizers through this
model at their disposal can design their respective booths themselves without
depending on someone externally.
From changing colour combinations to uploading videos, they wish to
display to their attendees, everything is just a click away. Event company
ibentos has designed this unique feature and is making the most of it by using
it mostly in all of its events.
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The provision of Breakout rooms enhances
constructive conversations between attendees and exhibitors. Thus creating a
win-win situation for both.
3. Virtual Buyer-Seller meet is one of the types of Virtual
events
It is
an online platform and an opportunity for sellers to come face to face with the
buyers and interact with them in a virtual space to sell their authentic
products to buyers.
ibentos
provides a flexible,
immersive, and seamless virtual environment for your Virtual Buyer-Seller
meetings. ibentos have introduced various features to help you achieve your
target on time. This platform ensures secured interactions during
Buyer-sellers meetings.
4. Virtual Education Fair is also one of the types of Virtual
events
It is a common platform where various universities, colleges, and
institutions interact with students to help them select the right course and
institution for them and students also get the chance to explore various
universities and select the best for themselves.
ibentos is the most well-known and popular platform to conduct such
Virtual education fairs as it has features like quick brochure downloads of
Universities, payment gateways for admissions, social media integration for
LIVE streaming, and much more. It is well-equipped with technology to conduct
various types of events, from a regular open day interaction to grand
ceremonies like Convocation or Alumni Meets.
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Integrated platform and a single URL to avoid
confusion. Thus making the platform easy for navigation.
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Customized landing
pages as per your requirement
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Details about various courses along with
scholarship information
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Webinars can be streamed Live on various social
media channels like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
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Resources are stored like a digital Repository,
which includes videos, photos, and brochures of universities
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3D campus tour with a drone view and 360-degree
self-navigation facility as provided by ibentos.
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Gamification facility to entertain and engage the
attendees
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Comprehensive reports to give the updated data of
the fair to its organizers which will help them to evaluate important
parameters like total registrations made, students journey, and much more
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The marketing dashboard helps in tracking ROIs
before, during & post the event
5. Virtual Job Fair - one of the types of Virtual events
A
platform where employers and job seekers interact in a virtual environment. Job
seekers join the fair to get their dream job, and employers join the fair to
find the right candidates who would be the right fit for their company.
This
platform offers the facility for job seekers to upload their resumes, compare
companies as well as meet the recruiters.
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Comprehensive
reports providing details like Job seekers
interests, and resumes in the form of reports
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Immense branding
options for organizers and recruiting companies
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Work culture is
showcased through photos, videos, and testimonials
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A list of job openings is available in each booth
for attendees so that they can apply for the job of their interest.
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Smart features like DIY (Do it yourself) filters
introduced by ibentos where your job seekers get the facility to shortlist
their preferred company as per their choice is something that attracts the
attention of attendees to such job fairs
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Automated forms are another feature that helps
attendees to upload their resumes easily.
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Attendees can book an appointment with the company
at their own convenience prior to the Live Event.
· Company booths with multiple communication modes, enabling attendees to connect with booth owners at any time during the event.
ibentos unique Event technology solutions
can turn your virtual event dreams close to reality with more innovation and
can ensure that you get the desired ROI from
your events.
Resource: https://www.atoallinks.com/2022/what-are-the-types-of-virtual-events/