{"id":4039,"date":"2020-12-01T20:16:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T20:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corys.pro\/find-the-right-virtual-event-platform-with-these-five-questions\/"},"modified":"2023-12-24T16:02:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T16:02:14","slug":"find-the-right-virtual-event-platform-with-these-five-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corys.pro\/find-the-right-virtual-event-platform-with-these-five-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Find The Right Virtual Event Platform With These Five Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 has seen the rise of the virtual event. With that rise, many virtual event platforms are on the market competing to fit your virtual event needs. Truth be told, there isn’t a one-stop-shop event management system for all events. <\/span><\/p>\n

Once you hire a reputable audio visual provider and event producer like Cory\u2019s, a team of professionals can weed through the various platforms to find the best fit for your event plan and budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your audio visual partner will have a list of questions to answer that can help narrow the search for a platform. We are breaking those five questions down for you here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 1<\/span><\/h3>\n

Who is the interaction level of your audience?<\/b><\/h4>\n

This might seem like a very basic question, but your provider will be looking to learn more than just baseline demographics here. In fact, they will want to know how tech-saavy and comfortable with online activities your audience is. Are the audience members conditioned to see online content? Have they likely attended a virtual conference before now?<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2<\/span><\/h3>\n

Will your audience have control?<\/b><\/h4>\n

Some audiences prefer to have some sort of control for the content they see at your event. If your audience has choices, there are some great platforms to help with aspects like exhibit halls, breakout sessions, and virtual happy hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Will they decide which breakouts to a<\/span><\/p>\n

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ttend in real time or before the event begins? Are you exhibitors prepared to educate and entertain virtually? Are there happy hours dedicated to different subjects in which attendees can appear and leave as they wish? That level of personalized control is only seen in some platforms and is an important piece of the puzzle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3<\/span><\/h3>\n

What kind of interaction does your program require?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

When building your program, it is important to mix up formats to prevent boredom and keep audience interaction flowing. Formats can include, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n