A Virtual Co-Creation Event

How to go virtual (while still creating an engaging experience)

The event is over, but you can now watch the session on demand.

March 26th, 2020 1:00-2:30pm (EST)

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Featured Speakers

Who will lead the discussion with their insights and experiences.

Graham Harvey

Graham Harvey

Chief Strategy Officer
Matchbox Virtual Media
Allen Lloyd

Allen Lloyd, CAE

Executive Director
Montana Society of CPAs
Arianna Rehak

Arianna Rehak

CEO & Co-Founder
Matchbox Virtual Media
Jeff Cobb

Jeff Cobb

Managing Director
Tagoras

What is this virtual event about?

Let’s not just ask how to take your event online. Let’s ask how to take events online in a way that is going to deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

In this session, we’ll discuss some major considerations for online engagement. We’ll look at how to design for virtual-first experiences, how to satisfy the desire to network, and how to keep your members engaged. We’ll also touch on the tech, because we know it’s on your mind!

What’s in store?

This is a virtual event designed to give voice to everyone participating. During the live event, you will have access to the pre-recorded session led by a group of speakers sharing their experiences. While their session airs, a chat will run simultaneously; this will give you the opportunity to communicate with the speakers and ask them any questions that you have on going virtual.

This session is worth 1 CAE credit.

FAQ (How it works)

Who is putting on this event?

We’re Matchbox Virtual Media and we produce virtual events with purpose driven organizations to facilitate conversations that matter.

What is the format of the conference?

This event is from 1:00-2:00pm (EST) on March 26th. The session will be 1 hour long and is pre-recorded. Pre-recording allows the speakers to spend the entire session period in the attendee chat answering your burning questions. At the same time, you’ll be able to communicate with the other attendees through the same chat.

Where is this event located?

This conference exists in the virtual space, as it gives us the opportunity to bring together professionals from around the world.

How can I ask speakers questions during the event?

The sessions are pre-recorded so that the speakers can spend the time answering attendee questions. They will be typing furiously to reply to as many questions as possible in the live chat!

Will there be opportunities to communicate with the speakers after their specific sessions?

You definitely can but it depends on individual preference of our speakers. But we highly encourage you to reach out to them after the session/event.

Can I communicate with other participants?

Absolutely! Throughout the sessions, there will be a live chat running simultaneously.

Will I have access to the sessions after the fact?

If you register before March 24th, you will be given access to watch the recorded sessions at any point after the event.

What platform are you using to stream the event?

Matchbox Virtual Media is proudly partnered with CE21 to put on this event.

Are there any browsers that your platform does not support?

The quality will be a little funky on Internet Explorer 8. Although we highly recommend Chrome for the smoothest user experience on any website, here’s a handy link to download Edge, which is Microsoft’s move away from IE: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/microsoft-edge

My question hasn't been answered in this Q&A. How might I satisfy my curiosity?

Email your question to support@matchboxvirtual.com If you’re asking, you’re not the only one, and you will help us make our Q&A complete!

Why do we host this event?

Because we love ourselves some virtual!
We’re Matchbox Virtual Media, and we partner with purpose-driven organizations to produce virtual events around conversations that matter. It just felt so right to have a virtual conference on virtual conferencing.

We’re trying to document our learnings along the way! Check out our company blog  to learn more & read up on virtual conferencing!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE BLOG

Our event partners

(who provided content and community that extends beyond our context)

Associations Catalyzing Entrepreneurship
Partnership Professionals Network
Leading Learning
Kaiser Insights
Matchbox Virtual Media