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Top 10 Tips for Running a Successful Virtual Event

March 25, 2021 | Life science, Pharma, Virtual event platform, Virtual events, gamification, top 10, virtual meetings 

Based on 13 years of experience in virtualizing life science meetings and events

The ways that pharmaceutical and scientific communities attend meetings and events completely changed in 2020. Virtual events are rapidly improving, as are the platforms that host them. Based on 13 years of experience with virtualizing meetings and events, here are Impetus Digital’s top 10 tips for running a successful virtual event:

1. Work with a vendor who will go above and beyond to make your event a success
2. Come prepared
3. Engage participants before and after the virtual event, too!
4. Customize the portal layout to suit your event
5. Optimize the agenda
6. Improve interactivity by adding breakout sessions, workshops, networking, and more
7. Use an MC or moderator to encourage active participation
8. Gamify the event
9. Schedule regular wellness breaks
10. Start and end the day with a fun social event!

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For more details and a bonus tip, access the full article at https://www.impetusdigital.com/2021/02/23/top-10-tips-for-running-a-successful-virtual-event/

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