The Virtual Age of Meetings

Digital Engagement Platform The future of Hybrid and Virtual Events Email 26 % 39 % Travel Frequent business travelers who said they " will never return to the road " In 2021 In 2020 of physical events were switched to hybrid or virtual 70 % Video Regular Conferencing Phone Calls zoom Employees using video conferencing often experience From 2019 to 2020 , daily meeting participants grew 35X 20 % 42 % Time Saving More than 45 billion minutes of webinars hosted in 2020 The amount of eye contact and participant face size on screens during video chat is unnatural Zoom BENEFITS In 2022 Employees don't need to travel - virtual reduces travel and commute for 46 % of businesses Could Q 46 % Attended online events 2:22 13 % Attended physical events Seeing yourself in real - time during video chat on screen is draining In daily life , we don't go places with a mirror in front of us at every moment Constantly looking at your reflection increases self - criticism Sources : 72 % Each participant is looking at everyone , regardless of who the speaker is , creating a stressful experience Gamification improves retention by approximately 40 % Businesses can cut travel costs by 30 % 121 EDUCATIONAL be marketed as for a limited number Lobby Sessions program 4 40 % of events are planned to be virtual Poorly designed digital platforms create challenges 9 Audiences have moved to digital platforms Main event Virtual or physical digital engagement summit Reduced Costs Businesses can save on transportation expenses Partner Showcase 17 % 50 % Technology issues 74 % of adults would join or consider joining a metaverse a virtual platform Events Design the event before selecting Despite the challenges of interacting digitally , people prefer attending events online ... Of people who attend 10 or more events every year Welcome Minimize extra activities to reduce distractions and maintain engagement Resources Ask Experts My Meetings a VIP experience of attendees businessofapps.com/data/slack-statistics businessofapps.com/data/zoom-statistics Messaging Audio Platforms Conferencing Other Shifting To Digital Engagement Communication 12 % In 2022 , digital events remain popular BENEFITS COVID - 19 impacted the ways employees communicate , travel , and attend events of events are planned to be hybrid 35 % 40 % Poor communication Video conferences can increase productivity by 89 % businessofapps.com/data/microsoft-teams-statistics grandluxormice.com/gamification-in-events-examples Businesses Need Virtual Events Genworth 7 % ADP United In 2022 , business travel's share of hotel room revenue is expected to continue to drop 53 % Goal : Create the best experience for every audience Humana N In 2019 Online interaction can bring fatigue and frustration of professionals plan to attend virtual events at least as often as they attended physical events before COVID - 19 894 % growth from March 2020 to June 2020 forbes.com/sites/theyec/2020/11/11/the-future-of-events-is-hybrid pcma.org/covid-19-impact-events-industry-planners-survey-results news.stanford.edu/2021/02/23/four-causes-zoom-fatigue-solutions Microsoft Teams From 2019 to 2022 , annual users grew 13.5X Increased Productivity Employees can allocate extra time Employees feel more connected to the to other tasks company culture 34 % Problems with virtual meetings Gamification Can boost event engagement and improve overall outcomes of attendees believe they will get more value from attending a hybrid event , than an physical event Higher cognitive load in video chats Businesses can incorporate the benefits of online meetings and various trends in technology to create a more exciting event Metaverse An immersive experience for attendees , whether through virtual , augmented , or mixed reality Non - verbal communication in face - to - face interaction is easy to interpret Large face size on screens leads to hyper - aroused state In a video chat , participants must think about staying in the frame and exaggerating their responses 72 % Increased employee engagement Test attendees Reward attendees on the features of a product in a showroom Hybrid Events Separate experiences in which two audiences are connected by the content they're accessing forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/03/12/covid-changed-business-travel How to : Gamify your event Consider moving beyond one - off events to a persistent interactive experience 44 % In 2022 Create a digital campus where participants can attend events , discuss ideas , and network 18 % 17 % Loss of productivity 41 % of users believe Only 4 % of participants video conferencing multitask during a video has increased team conference , compared member engagement to 57 % on a phone call for mentions and posts on social media Virtual component Offer educational content in virtual form Allow content to be watched for a limited time after the event has ended Tips For Creating The " Wow " Factor Differentiate your event from cookie - cutter events Use customized graphics and layout Participants are less likely to multitask while on video calls , than on phone calls Improved Focus Immersive experiences Navigate a digital world and interact online in a manner similar to the real world Advanced learning Access the best experts from anywhere in a single click , with real - time interaction and visualized tools Physical events aren't going away Businesses can new audiences through hybrid & virtual and digital campuses reach events Event planners can take steps to improve event quality and keep attendees engaged statista.com/statistics/1112966/us-workers-communication-methods-during-coronavirus-pandemic zdnet.com/article/over-half-of-employees-frustrated-by-remote-tech-issues-during-covid-19-lockdown eztalks.com/unified-communications/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-virtual-communication.html Create a list of milestones for attendees to complete forbes.com/sites/meimeifox/2022/02/04/the-future-of-corporate-events-is-hybrid-heres-why-and-how-to-succeed Offer access to a library of on - demand breakout sessions Facilitate networking through polls , chat , and Q & A features Learn more about the future of online gatherings at engagez.com engagez The Digital Engagement Platform DEVELOPED BY NOWSOURCING