![]() ![]() “This enables event organizers to use speakers from “Virtual events pre-record a lot of content for a consistent, polishedĮxperience,” Ruff-Lyon said. For attendees, this enhanced global access can also add more diversityĪnd strength to the networking opportunities and content these events provide. Organizations expand their events or increase their brand recognition in other Hosting events for a broader base of participants can help To participate in industry conferences and events to expand their industry She added, “It is a great time for rising risk professionals Opportunities that might not have previously been an option but are now right Collectively, this creates aīig opportunity for rising risk professionals to pursue career development Virtual environment means more time in the day. For some, the lack of business travel or daily commutes in our They have no associated travel costs orĬommitments. “While virtual engagement can’t always take the place of face-to-faceĮngagement, it does allow for increased access,” said Alyssa Bouchard, vice ![]() Professionals, according to international insurance fraternity Gamma Iota This has been particularly beneficial for rising risk Organizations to reach new audiences, enrich their offerings or engage moreĭiverse talent. Virtual events and networking are also providing ways for “Events are attracting new and diverseĪudiences by being virtual, which represents growth when we return to face-to-face.” “The biggest pro is breaking down the barrier to attend by eliminating travelĪnd expense costs,” Ruff-Lyon said. People who face limitations from geography, mobility, budget or travel time. Virtual meetings and events can offer more opportunities to Broader Access to Better, More Global Experiences Professional development skill for years to come. In any form, learning how to navigate these virtualĮxperiences and get the most out of such opportunities will be a critical Hybrid in the future and will offer both in-person and virtual experiences.” Innovative event experience, and shows the future of events-all events will be See keynotes and even a hologram of the CEO delivering his speech. Hub was in Singapore, where a few hundred ASEAN event professionals gathered to Because Asia is more open than the United States, the main Incorporated small group ‘hubs’ where people gathered, safely, to watch theĬontent together. “ForĮxample, PCMA’s Convening Leaders annual meeting was a virtual experience that RIMS and 2020 chair of the business event professionals association PCMA. Limitless,” said Stuart Ruff-Lyon, vice president of meetings and events at “The possibilities with virtual and hybrid events are Technology may instead take on the role of enhancing rather than replacing People can return to gathering in person, virtual meetings and events Once COVID-19 is sufficiently contained around the world and Pandemic-and the economic constraints that many companies will face for yearsĪfter it-could augur the beginning of a long-term structural change in business In The Next Normal Arrives: Trends That Will Define 2021-and Beyond,Ĭonsulting firm McKinsey reported, “The effective use of technology during the ![]() Undoubtedly remain a part of the business experience long after the pandemic. Substitution now, the virtual technology currently being adopted will While these remote connections may be a necessary Spanning two weeks of educational and networking events from April 19-30. Reimagined its annual conference as RIMS LIVE 2021, a fully virtual event Legislative meetings with government officials. Gatherings, large-scale virtual conferences, mentoring roundtables and Webinars, topic-specific virtual roundtables, networking meetings, social To keep members engaged with the organization and each other, RIMS has offered RIMS, the risk management society, since the pandemic’s onset in North America. Gilchrist has hosted over 150 virtual events for members of Virtual events have done wonders in bringing people together across the countryĪnd have enabled people who might be confined to their homes to branch out and Virtual meetings, while a nuisance to some, have been a lifeline to others. Will Gilchrist, senior member and chapter programs manager at RIMS. Only way to interact with friends, business associates, and colleagues,” said “Since the start of the pandemic, many of us have beenĬonfined to our homes and immediate family, and virtual meetings have been the These opportunities critical for professional development moving forward. Will likely outlast the pandemic, making the skills to manage and maximize Professional development activities like conferences, networking events andĮducation sessions have also shifted into virtual venues. As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to go remote, ![]()
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