The Hybrid Evolution

What about virtual events is keeping meeting professional up at night?

What’s keeping meeting professional up at night?

What’s keeping meeting professional up at night?

• The demand for a hybrid extension

• The next generation of attendees

• Expectation to build strong communities

What’s keeping meeting professional up at night?

• The demand for a hybrid extension

• The next generation of attendees

• Expectation to build strong communities

Then: Navigating the Past Pitfalls of the Hybrid Landscape

Adoption

Then: Navigating the Past Pitfalls of the Hybrid Landscape

Who pays?

Now: Unlocking the Opportunities of Online Engagement

Cannibalization fears have faded into the rearview

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Organizations are expanding their reaches further than ever before

Revenue streams are starting to flow.

Next: Previewing the Next Steps in Hybrid Progress

The questions have evolved too

• Are you keeping up with your competition?

• Are you offering enough content?

• Do you have the right training?

• Are you working with the right venue?

What’s New, What’s Next?

Your participants are live-streaming

Speakers are joining exclusive post session chats

The definition of Hybrid is changing

Sponsors and Partners are finding value

Thank You

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