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What Virtual Communities Teach Us About Humanity

Offered By: SXSW via YouTube

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SXSW Courses Social Networks Courses Audience Engagement Courses Event Management Courses Virtual Networking Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the transformative power of virtual communities in this 47-minute SXSW 2021 conference talk. Gain insights from event organizers who successfully transitioned to online platforms during the forced isolation of 2020. Discover strategies for building thriving digital communities, fostering connections across distances, and leveraging technology to create year-round engagement. Learn how virtual events can enhance networking opportunities, particularly for introverts, and explore the unexpected benefits of shifting to online formats. Delve into topics such as audience adaptation, sponsorship approaches, sustainability considerations, and methods for tracking engagement in virtual sessions. Understand the potential of existing social networks and specialized virtual platforms in creating meaningful connections. Engage with real-world examples and lessons learned as speakers share their visions for the future of the events industry and the central role of technology in community building.

Syllabus

Intro
How did you adapt your audience to a virtual community
How did you shift your audience to virtual from inperson
How did virtual networking change
How did virtual networking help introverts
Sponsors
Audience
Sustainability
International Audience
Tracking Engagement
Virtual Sessions
Using Existing Social Networks
Swap Card Virtual Platform
What surprised you when you shifted your events online
What surprised you when you shifted your event online


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