019. The Challenges of the Virtual World with Vanessa Lovatt

Online Events Made Simple

Have you been wondering how to make the big pivot to virtual events? Are you a complete newbie when it comes to event technology and the virtual event world? As we speak with guest speakers and discuss our own experiences with the virtual and hybrid event industry, we will be going through the challenges you may face along the way and how to overcome these.

With the current situation, the rise and requirement for virtual and hybrid events are definitely on the rise - have you made the move yet? Listen to our live podcast every week on our Facebook page, or you can listen to the podcast version to find out how you can make your online events simple.

In this episode, I’m going to be joined with our guest speaker, Vanessa Lovatt, Vanessa is an established virtual and hybrid event professional experienced in building engaged digital communities and delivering high-quality digital content and training. In her role as Chief Evangelist at Glisser, Vanessa is demystifying the tech that can help trainers and event organisers breathe fresh life into their work.

Vanessa will be discussing how she found the transition from working as an event organiser to an event platform, and how we think the Covid vaccine may impact (and maybe improve) the industry. Vanessa shares an event nightmare she has been a part of and how you can overcome challenges within the virtual world.

Vanessa’s role at Glisser (00:26) How video engagement is essential for the virtual world (01:24) Working as an event organiser with virtual events prior to covid (02:23) The difference to virtual events prior to Covid and during Covid (05:04) The challenges of virtual events prior to Covid (07:16) How event technology platforms are challenged right now (13:58) How the vaccine can impact the future of virtual (20:00) A virtual event nightmare Vanessa has faced (22:00)

EVENTMIND is a market leader in the virtual meetings and events sector. EVENTMIND provides training, consultancy and delivery for businesses looking to engage virtually with their audience and community.

​EventMind does not endorse any particular virtual event platform or software. We review the platforms available on the market monthly (through a combination of client feedback, test events and demos). There’s no platform which is an ‘all in one’ or ‘all inclusive’ solution when it comes to virtual event platforms. Bear in mind, most virtual event platforms were originally live event apps or software. Covid19 accelerated many platforms to pivot into creating virtual event solutions. In the long run, this seems to be a smart move as hybrid events are likely to become standard (especially if you understand how to monetize hybrid events and maximise global audience reach).