Welcome to the Future of remote events! Technology has once again become the answer to many of corporative needs and virtual events are the chosen setting for the professionals and the business leaders who did not want to be left behind. Because numerous meetings and events have canceled, postponed, or rescheduled due to the coronavirus outbreak, NextGen Event Co. has been finding fresh and innovative ways to keep clients and event pros moving forward in the virtual world. Some examples include Virtual event platforms utilizing avatars to provide a gamified yet connected experience for guests and planners alike. Think: The Sims—but for meetings and events!
3D Virtual platforms provide a way of connecting in places which break the constrains of physical environments, becoming tools of extraordinary power in situations where a company has delegates in various geographical areas, remote workers or in the case of requiring a number of participants to be involved. While it is true that applications such as Zoom or hangouts are effective options for video conference meetings or web seminars, they are not designed to hold events where hundreds of attendees take part simultaneously and aim to interact with each other.
This is precisely the value of avatar-based platforms: the interactivity. That is why this is the next step companies should take and use in their strategies. It is not enough to have the events done virtually, it is necessary to use scenarios where the ‘personal contact’ feels as real as possible, where our relations are close despite being afar.
The platform allows users to book a venue, invite guests, and build a personal avatar. Plus, it features emoji-like reactions, audience presentation capabilities, and the option to “whisper” to other attendees, mirroring the interactions experienced at in-person events.
Just like at an in-person venue, the Virtual world includes an Expo Hall, complete with an exhibitor floor, auditoriums, meeting rooms, a lobby, social spaces, and more; board rooms equipped with presentation tools and screens; and stages, which can be set up in various locations such as the beach or rooftop. Plus, users can easily “teleport” to these different spaces, or they can navigate using the arrow keys. The platform can be used with a VR headset, but it can also be explored via a Desktop browser.
The examples of virtual events based on avatars are diverse, but these scenes are the most frequently used by companies when creating a virtual corporative event:
Trade fairs, Conventions, and Conferences
Events designed for Corporate, Education and Non profits, avatars have mainly an interactive role. For example, in a convention, fair or any other type of commercial activity, businesses can arrange their booths or information stands with 3D avatars that stand for the company representatives. This way, attendees will be able to contact with assistants and solve their doubts in the moment.
Technology provides the possibility of organizing corporative events with realistic avatars that will not only meet the needs of the participants, but also draw their attention. 3D Virtual Events meetings are followed through a screen, so we risk losing our audience’s interest and that they may exit the meeting. To avoid that, it is necessary to present a virtual platform attractive enough that recreates these real-life situations with a touch of creativity.
Virtual Team Building activities
The Team Building activities cover a series of activities for remote workers, designed to turn into interactive virtual meetings which feel real and look for the closeness among the assistants. The 3D interactive avatars resemble each of the participants, both employees and activity organizers. There are several Team Building activities available, from games to conferences and meetings. However, there is one which is specially active and requires a lot of communication between the participants: virtual Escape Rooms with avatars, an activity that you experience a completely immersive environment with outstanding results.
Virtual Meeting rooms
Online training should not just limit to employees taking courses with interactive content, it should go a step further and become a school that provides its assistants with a highly interactive virtual learning experience.
These virtual training systems based on avatars are the ideal tool to offer an authentic digital experience for collaborative learning. Each avatar can be personalized, which enhances the sense of being face-to-face. It is also possible to ask questions in real time, have a conversation, as well as exchange information in different formats.
For more information on our Avatar based virtual events, please contact us to learn more about all the options and discuss your custom event needs.