Over the past month, the events industry has changed drastically: in-person events are put on hold, and events large and small are moving online. This means changes for speakers, event organizers, and event attendees.

These are uncertain times, but our team is certain of one thing: while we’re looking forward to the return of live events, this shift to digital opens up a whole new world of opportunity for online events and virtual thought leadership. 

We’ve been covering the impact of COVID-19 on the industry—here, you’ll find some of our favorite tips, tricks, and technologies for translating events and sessions to virtual. 

Setting the Scene: The State of Events

• COVID-19’s Impact: Postponed, Canceled, and Virtual Events: Our list of every event affected by Coronavirus. Updated daily. 

For Event Organizers: How to Host a Virtual Event

• Navigating the Chaos of Coronavirus: Tips for Event Organizers: Are you an event organizer dealing with canceled or postponed events? This list will help you tackle the first, most important steps to take while changing course.

• Virtual Events Made Easy: Our Top Software Picks: A breakdown of some of the most popular platforms for your virtual event.

• The Virtual Checklist: Tools and Resources to Level Up Your Podcasts and Webinars: In order to become an effective virtual speaker, you’re going to need to rely on some tech.

For Speakers: How to be a Virtual Thought Leader

• Building Virtual Thought Leadership: How to Build a Brand From 6+ Feet Away: First time as a virtual speaker? This list breaks down the basics. 

• Tips to Be an Effective Virtual Speaker: Speaking in a digital format takes a different set of skills than speaking on stage. These are our top tips for owning the virtual stage. 

• How to Insert Humor and Personality Into Your Presentation: How do you keep a virtual audience engaged when you can’t read the “digital room”?

• All Eyes on You: How to Create a Visually Engaging Presentation: These four tips will ensure that your presentation is as communicative and captivating as your message.

For Everyone: How to Move Our Lives Online

• Tele-What?: How to Navigate the Waters of Working Remotely: Working remotely has its challenges, so why not make things a little easier? We have compiled some of our favorite tips and tricks.

• From Self-Care to Self-Flair: How to Be Your Best Self During a Pandemic: We challenge you to practice these steps as you work remotely or tackle any new projects!

See These Tips in Action: Virtual Events + Webinars to Check-Out

• Hawke Media’s Quarantine Conference 2020: Equipping Your Business to Survive Through the Pandemic: A recap of a few of our favorite sessions from Hawke Media’s one-day virtual event. 

• cred Webinar: 5 Ways to Win Your Next Video or Conference Call with Heather Hansen: If you’re like many of us, suddenly you’re doing all of your communicating through video. How do we adapt?

• cred Webinar: Thrive by Learning to Improvise, Just Like a Jazz Pro with Stephen Kohler: Learn how to build more agile and creative teams that learn to bend, but not break, with the changing needs of the day

Interested in learning more about speaking at virtual events or webinars? Or hosting your own virtual event? Get in touch!