14.08.2020

Hybrid formats for events and meetings

MICE segment is getting ready - alternative event formats are exploding

  • Hybrid formats for events and meetings - MICE Service Group
    Hybrid formats for events and meetings - MICE Service Group
At the moment hybrid event formats are booming. Nobody knows how long distance rules exist, masks are mandatory and participants are limited. The MICE industry still wants to plan and hold meetings, conventions and conferences. And they do. Thanks to the latest technologies, fast Internet and a perfectly coordinated technical crew, hybrid events are organized and carried out by us. We do not take care of the technology ourselves. But we know where to find fully equipped streaming studios and which technical service providers in the vicinity of your event location have the appropriate know-how.

What are hybrid events?

Hybrid events are events that take place physically at one location. At the same time, participants can watch the event live online. The same applies to the speakers. They stand on stage and give their presentation or they are integrated into it. No matter where he or she is at the moment. The same applies to your participants. Hybrid events are not bound by geographical boundaries. The number of participants taking part online can also be unlimited. Therefore the reach of such an event is enormous.

Requirements for Hybrid Events

First and most importantly, you need a location. Be it a conference hotel with appropriate rooms, a conference centre or a convention centre. In addition, the appropriate technology and the necessary infrastructure for streaming. Here you should not make savings in the wrong place. Technical experts are in demand to ensure that you leave a good impression.

What is also important: a competent moderator. Preferably one who has experience in front of the camera. If there are delays or unexpected events, your moderator should continue to lead through the event with calm and professionalism. Especially if the discussion group consists of local speakers and online speakers.

The moderator needs to interact, lead and master the balancing act between physical and online participants. In short, he or she must keep an overview. We know which moderator fits the topic of your event perfectly. Our colleagues from the speaker agency MEET live are available to you for this purpose.

Are you planning an event in hybrid format? We would be happy to take over the search for a suitable conference hotel, moderator or technology service provider.

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