What Are Hybrid Events?

The pandemic has forever had an impact on many aspects of our lives, and in some areas, positive. Many of us have the flexibility to work from home, al fresco dining has hit an all-time high and we discovered how effective hybrid events are.

Before COVID, in-person events were all the rage, but once the pandemic hit the world adapted to a hybrid model and it’s here to stay. Hybrid events give you the creative control to plan a phenomenal experience for in-person and virtual attendees. Today, the hybrid event specialist at AVisual productions let us know the ins and outs of hybrid events.

Difference between a hybrid, in person and virtual event

An easy way to understand the model of a hybrid event is it’s somewhere in between an in-person and virtual event. Both of these models come with pros and cons. A hybrid event blends both event models together which comes with many benefits.

Benefits of a hybrid event

• Higher engagement
  Hybrid events offer much more flexibility to the invited guest. It takes out all of those old-school barriers like cost, distance and time clashes. By allowing an attendee to be present either in-person or virtually you’ll get much higher engagement. With this in mind, the world is your oyster when it comes to attendance. Instead of sticking to a local invite list, you can expand interstate and even globally!
• Peace of mind
  The show must go on! It’s fair to say we’re all sick of events being cancelled and then rescheduled when it doesn’t suit. Going hybrid allows for a successful plan-B option. If an attendee gets the sniffles, instead of attending in person they can easily attend the event virtually and still get a great experience.
• An easier way to collect data and feedback
  Hybrid events allow for a more streamlined way to connect attendees with Q & A boxes, general queries and feedback. Instead of sifting through small pieces of paper to tally up data at the end of your event, technology has already completed the unnecessary task. A great perk of being online which saves time and money.

Using technology to make a hybrid event successful

The aim of the hybrid game is to make the event feel as engaging as possible. For the attendees playing at home, you’ll want them to feel as if they’re actually at the event, not slumped in front of their laptop at home.

Seeking professional event production is the best investment you can make if you want your event to be high-tech, engaging and fun. They’ll take care of all those integral elements like stage and virtual lighting, audio, video aspects, webinars, staging and so much more.

AVisual Productions are the trusted experts in Sydney when preparing a hybrid event. Whether your attendees are local, interstate, international or a blended mix, AVisual deliver superior service with the essential, top-of-the-range technology to make your hybrid event succeed. Get in touch with the team at AVisual Productions to learn about the necessary features to make your hybrid event a hit.