Virtual Events - Behind the Scenes of an Engaging Community Conference

Discover the secrets behind creating engaging virtual community conferences in this 40-minute talk from linux.conf.au. Explore the challenges faced by conferences transitioning to online formats and learn how to overcome them through effective processes, communication, training, and tools. Gain insights into achieving high-quality AV production and fostering a vibrant community atmosphere for both presenters and attendees. Uncover the behind-the-scenes strategies employed by Next Day Video Australia and volunteers to successfully facilitate virtual events like Pyconline and linux.conf.au in 2020 and 2021. Delve into topics such as virtual event platforms, logistic planning, tech checks, workflows, roles, and backstage portals that contribute to a seamless online conference experience.

Introduction
Requirements for virtual events
Virtual event platforms
Logistic planning
Tech Check
Workflow
Roles
Backstage portal
Preevent tech check
Prerecord view
Postproduction view
Behind the scenes
Outro