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Five Things to Consider When Taking Your Event Virtual

Since COVID-19, trade shows and conferences of every kind have been canceled or postponed due to enacted travel restrictions to help contain the virus. Some  event planners  have opted to move their event virtually to meet the needs of their audiences and clients. Even though nothing beats in-person, face-to-face contact when given a choice, planners would rather host a virtual event than nothing at all.  However, not all venues, audiences, and planners have the infrastructure or technological acumen to transition easily to a full virtual site. What can be done if you don't have an existing relationship with a tech company or an IT provider, and what exactly should you start considering if you don't have the time or resources to set up everything needed for working the event remotely? Five recommendations from IT experts for hosting your virtual event: 1.  Consider Your Options - The words "virtual event" can mean a lot of different things. Below are s