The State of the Event Industry 5 Months Into COVID-19

The State of the Event Industry 5 Months Into COVID-19

Change is life’s only certainty. This old adage rings more true in today’s times than ever before. And here at cred, we’ve been working hard to not only track these changes but also provide our partners and followers with the best strategies to tackle.

Our CEO, Caitlin provided some great insights into the conference industry in a blog post in May. Two months later, we’re sharing the latest finds based on our State of Events Survey, distributed to our community of 7,000+ leaders in communications, conference planning, and event marketing.

TNW Couch Conferences: 5 Online Events. 6 Weeks. 90+ Countries.

TNW Couch Conferences: 5 Online Events. 6 Weeks. 90+ Countries.

While summer is typically full of barbecues, warm weather, and vacations, the summer of 2020 is full of social distancing, wearing masks...and virtual events.

The Next Web (TNW) puts on one of the biggest and best tech festivals in the world, but after postponing their annual event this year due to COVID (which has since moved it online), The team got creative with how to reach the international tech community this summer from the comfort of their couch.

Want to Attend DIG South Virtual Tech Summit? Here's Your Chance to Win Tickets!

Want to Attend DIG South Virtual Tech Summit? Here's Your Chance to Win Tickets!

Considered a favorite event among the credTeam, the DIG South Tech Summit is one that can’t be missed. Typically held in Charleston, South Carolina, this event brings together entrepreneurs to discuss the future of tech in the South. But due to the coronavirus, this year’s event is going virtual, allowing for even more attendees across the country to hear about the emerging tech trends, business growth strategies, and innovative digital marketing tactics.

Want a chance to attend the DIG South Virtual Tech Summit? We’ve got your chance!

The GOOD Steps: How to Plan for Tomorrow

The GOOD Steps: How to Plan for Tomorrow

In a guest post from The GOOD Fest, Laura Kate Whitney discusses how to navigate through this Great Pause and ways to check in with yourself as you look to the next chapter.

I don’t need to exhaust the many ways our professional lives have been turned upside down. We’re all living this nightmare together. What I do want to share is rather personal. I’ve been thinking quite a lot about what it really means to be busy during this Great Pause. I’ve been utilizing this forced quiet to go inward and evaluate my attachment to busyness. As a business owner, I’ve always led with an informed heart, and the lessons I’ve learned in the first half of this year alone are sure to pave the way for my company’s next chapter.

If this is the only list I keep from the year 2020, so be it.

 Collision from Home: Bringing Global Tech to Your Living Room

 Collision from Home: Bringing Global Tech to Your Living Room

Summer events season is in full swing and while live events are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers are still working behind the scenes to bring the conference experience to your computer screen. Web Summit’s Collision Conference successfully pivoted its in-person event to a first-time virtual experience called Collision from Home—all in just three short months!

Virtual SaaS: SaaStock Remote 2020

Virtual SaaS: SaaStock Remote 2020

In mid-March, when it became clear that live events were no longer happening due to the COVID-19 outbreak, event organizers had to think fast. SaaStock buckled up and decided to host their event virtually—a tall order, to switch gears from live to virtual in less than three months, but they did so graciously.

They felt that speaking to the SaaS community and staying connected in an accessible and safe environment was more important than ever, and brought the community together virtually.

Names to Know in Blockchain and Crypto

Names to Know in Blockchain and Crypto

As the world undergoes tremendous changes in the wake of COVID-19, the importance of online and contactless payments has skyrocketed. With discussions continuing to emerge on how this tech will propel the global payments industry, who are the leaders of this innovative technology? We’re highlighting Bay Area-based individuals that are leading the wave of blockchain innovation and moving it into the mainstream.

Keeping You On Track: A Full List of Events Going Virtual

Keeping You On Track: A Full List of Events Going Virtual

Over the last three months, we've seen the entire world hop on the virtual train, and the event industry was no different. Now, events like Collision, Developer Week, and Grace Hopper are pivoting their conferences from in-person to online. In fact, according to our events database, almost 25% of all scheduled 2020 conferences have decided to take their event virtual.

To help you keep track of which event has made the switch to digital, we’re sharing our ongoing list of events that are now online.