We are living in interesting times, the likes of which we have never seen before. We are not just referring to the immediate and well covered coronavirus pandemic but also to the digital age in which we are living. We are connected in so many ways, email, LinkedIn, Facebook, twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp....yet more and more people are feeling more isolated and distant from each other than ever before.
We love putting on events, networking and face-to-face contact, shaking hands and introducing people. It is what we do best. But as the landscape for doing business, hosting events and sharing ideas is changing, we must change and adapt as well.
They say, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. As such we want to make sure all the people in our network and beyond remain connected and still feel able to share, interact and learn from each other in new and exciting ways.
Last week’s scheduled event on sustainable tourism in Weston-Super-Mare went ahead on Thursday morning as planned but in our new virtual format. The feedback from attendees indicated it was a roaring success! One comment we received on LinkedIn said: "Thanks for a great event. Most comfortable networking experience I've ever experienced!".
We aim to use this opportunity to break down barriers and to connect more people than ever before. Now the only tools you would need to attend our event would be access to a laptop and an internet connection. At all our virtual events you will still be able to network with all the attendees. You can use your microphone to talk or if you prefer your chat bar. You can still do a 60 second pitch, you can still raise your hand and ask questions.
Over the coming weeks and months, we hope to host a full calendar of events for our network and beyond to enjoy. Whether you want to break the cabin fever, exercise your brain, pass the time or simply connect with your fellow humans, we here at Future Economy Network have got you covered. And if you still needed convincing here is a list of reasons why we think virtual events are great!
Infinite capacity but no need to worry about getting a seat at the back!
You can attend in your sweats.
We will be able to invite speakers from all over the world to speak without compromising our carbon footprint.
Attendees will not have to worry about travel and so reduce their own personal carbon footprint.
Talks can be saved and downloaded to be referred to at your convenience.
No need to find childcare.
You can B-Y-O Breakfast!
You can upvote other people’s questions if you think they are important.
Attendees actually sit on virtual tables with other attendees, who prior to the presentations, they can then network with (via video and/or mic). Attendees can also change tables to make the most of their networking opportunity.
If you would like some help with getting set up, then let the team know and we are happy to give you a virtual hand before the event!
Find out about our upcoming events here. Topics include innovation in nature, health & wellbeing, and investing in a green future.
We hope to see you there!