{"id":2482,"date":"2023-06-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/138.197.200.24\/resources\/blog\/virtual-conference\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T10:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T10:22:39","slug":"virtual-conference","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.smartkarrot.com\/resources\/blog\/virtual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Successful Virtual Conference: A 2021 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
2021 has unlocked many \u2018first-times\u2019 for us and it is no wonder. One such surprise that it has unleashed upon us is connecting with the world via virtual conferences. According to a\u00a0report by PCMA<\/a>, 79% of the event planners have gone virtual this year. This staggering percentage announces our heavy reliance on remote work tools. On that note, this step-by-step guide highlights how to host a successful virtual conference for absolute event success. Read on to further your knowledge.\u00a0<\/p>\n People often confuse a virtual conference with a virtual meeting or a meeting. Generally, virtual conferences are hosted online and include live sessions, panel discussions, demos, and more. The purpose of virtual conferences is lead and demand generation,\u00a0adoption and retention<\/a>, brand awareness, and relationship building. While having said is easier than done, pulling off a stellar virtual conference needs planning, presentation and proactivity. The below steps break down the process of hosting a virtual conference online.\u00a0<\/p>\n You will come across many free webinar platforms online. Although they are free, they do not provide all the requisite features needed to host a large-scale virtual conference. Here is a checklist that you must run through before choosing your pick:\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from this, use a pre-recorded video instead of having a speaker making an introduction. Share your screen and navigate your attendees through your site of software. Finally, make sure to consider how hardware and equipment can improve your virtual event. For this, you might consider investing in an HD webcam as that can mark a stark difference in the results.\u00a0<\/p>\nTable of Contents\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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1. Step One: Look for the most important Features
2. Step Two: Go Specific about the Topics and Speakers
3. Step Three: Promote Your Virtual Event
4. Step Four: Secure your Virtual Conference
5. Step Five: Increase Engagement at a Virtual Conference
6. Step Six: Do not Forget to Follow Up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhat is a Virtual Conference?<\/h2>\n
How do you create a virtual conference strategy?<\/h2>\n
Step One: Look for the most important Features\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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