Last year was a lot of people’s first foray into virtual events and Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions was there to help provide the necessary setups!
Whether it’s a one-time or reoccurring virtual meeting or webinar, a presentation in the form of a webcast, or a virtual conference with various keynote speakers, panels, breakout rooms, workshops, and more… we’ve got the technology and know-how to help bring your virtual event to life in 2021. So let’s take a look at what are shaping up to be the top three trends for virtual events this year.
Reminder: Virtual events are digital gatherings that allow attendees to access and engage with the event remotely. There are many virtual event formats, like their in-person counterparts, and can range from small meetings to a conference attended by thousands.
- Creating a customized experience
Everyone has spent a lot of time online the past year and the last thing you want to do is have your event come off as just another Zoom meeting. Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions can provide various setups and platform solutions that allow for your unique event to come to life.
Different display layout customizations as well as audience feedback options add production value and can help differentiate your event. Beyond the technology, you should also find ways to provide a unique personal experience for attendees. Try to come up with gamification, interaction, and networking scenarios that get people to connect and engage!
- Safety, sustainability, and inclusion
The past has not only created a shift in format for a lot of events, having to transition from physical to virtual, it’s also shifted the focus. The pandemic has created a need for virtual events to prioritize public health and safety so transmission can be curbed.
Virtual events are also in alignment with sustainability efforts organizations are trying to foster by limiting the environmental footprint of the event and all of its associated travel. Virtual events have also reinvigorated discussions around accessibility and how virtual events can meet these needs.
- Good audio (beyond the mic)
Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions understands the importance of clean audio. We recommend using quality microphones and headsets, we perform pre-event tests, and use audio compressors and limiters so that your event has clear sound and no noise. We also do training sessions ahead of time with virtual presenters to ensure they’re comfortable with their audio-video setup and event software.
These steps are all necessary parts of the audio puzzle but you can also explore other creative ways to leverage audio. Having low-level audio in a pre-recorded video can make it seem less dry and stale. Using a sound clip or effect at an important part of a live presentation can stimulate people who might have been drifting off before driving home that important point!
Baldwin Audio/Visual Solutions’ experience and expertise with a variety of platforms, formats, and even an in-house studio, can help you scale up your virtual event this year. Our simultaneous interpretation and other language options mean your event can be made available to any and all. Contact us today to discuss your virtual event needs and how we can help!