Learn how running a Hybrid Virtual Meeting will extend the reach of your content

1. RUNNING A HYBRID VIRTUAL EVENT

5. STEP 1. Evaluate Users Experience 2D vs. 3D Focus on the Long Term Experience You are Seeking for Your Audience…. … Not on the Short Term Technical Barriers

6. Most 2D Players are Built in Flash or Silverlight Basic 2D Players Include: Streaming Video, Audio, & Presentation Materials Chat, Polling & Question Functionality Advanced 2D Environments Include: Exhibit Listings Networking Lounges Slick Flash Graphics and Animation Most are Mac and PC Compatible Browser Based Low Level of Interaction with Attendees

7. 2D Virtual Event Platform Options Include: and many more! Unisfair InExpo Stream 57 iCongo BxVideo On24 CommPartners

9. 3D Virtual Event Platform Options Include: VirtualU by Digitell Second Life Forterra Web.Alive by Nortel Protosphere VenueGen

10. Hybrid Events….. Combine a Live Audience with a Virtual Audience “ An Overflow Room for the World”

11. Virtual / Hybrid Events can be Done Inexpensively

12. But, Quality Events Will Require Greater Levels of Expertise

14. The Inside Story on Virtual Edge Summit 2009 A hybrid event using 3D immersive platform VirtualU and Live Streaming From Stream 57 (www.vesummit.com)

16. Streamed Event

18. The Results

19. The Results

20. The Results

21. The Results—Virtual Attendees

22. The Results—Physical Attendees

23. Virtual Edge Summit 2009 Event Feedback Survey : Please rate the questions below: