Guides, opinion and analysis on conferences, webinars and the events industry.
We all know what it’s like to try and find conferences in our research discipline, field of study or professional practice, it’s like searching for a needle in a haystack. Trying to find an event by searching on the web will take you away from your work, and as with any internet search, you can become easily side tracked and end up looking at things you did not set out to look at in the first place.
Read articleYou're a busy person: you’re on this site and reading this article because you want to grow your business, your skills and/or your networks. One of the many ways you can do this is by attending a conference, public seminar, webinar, networking event or other event. These will help you gain up to date information from experts in the field and network with like minded people. However, you need to find the best event for you and we know you don’t want to waste your time on event
Read articleWhile Zoom has quickly become the industry standard for hosting a webinar, many people are finding they are restricted by the free version which only allows users to hold an online event for up to 50 participants and for 40 minutes. The free version of Microsoft Teams, enables up to 250 people to join and has no time limits. However, whilst you won’t have the same ability as Zoom to take control as a host, this helpful guide will help you create a similar experience and run a
Read articleAs a result of Covid19 and social distancing measures, many if not all, networking events, seminars and conferences have moved online. To ensure you make the most of the many networking opportunities these events provide, follow these quick and easy techniques to connect with new people during the event and continue the conversation long after it is over.
Read articleCovid-19 has resulted in the move of many conferences and events to online platforms across the world, and the webinar format has become more popular now than ever before. But the “anytime, anyplace and anywhere” format has its strengths and weaknesses: are we really ready to value the online experience over the physical...and ready enough to want to pay for it?
Read articleAs countries begin to relax their lockdown measures and ease social distancing rules, could we see the resurgence of face to face conferences, seminars and events, or will the benefits of the online webinars change the industry and our preferences forever?
Read articleThe move to many conferences, meetings and public seminars to online platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and YouTube live has meant that there are numerous ways that you can maximise your learning during lockdown. Many of these events are free and as there are no travel issues to consider - other than the travel from your bed to your desk - or you can stay in bed if you really wished to, it is now becoming difficult to decide which ones to attend and which to leave. In th
Read articleSoon after the 11th of February 2020 when the World Health Organisation announced that the new strain of coronavirus, Covid-19, had taken hold across countries across the world and had therefore moved from an epidemic to a pandemic, governments began to instigate lockdowns to contain the disease and reduce transmission rates. The resultant effect of lockdowns on businesses and industry was wide-reaching and dramatic and one which no one could have ever anticipated.
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