Virtual Meetings that Engage

Virtual meetings and events are nothing new at this point, but 2021 is bringing new challenges – how do we continue to convince people to participate in virtual meetings AND keep them engaged so they enjoy them? As we know, happy participants equal happy bosses and happy hosts! In this session, we’re going to talk the idea of engagement in virtual and tools and tips to make it more successful.

You’ll learn:

• What engagement looks like in a virtual world – what you can expect from your participants, and why multi-tasking isn’t your worst enemy!
• How to surprise and delight your staff or attendees online
• Agenda and speaker prep tips to ensure they can keep your participants’ attention
• How online events differ – ie, the role of emcees in a virtual vs. in-person event

Bonus Handout: 10 Event Engagement Ideas

Hot Tip: If you’re looking to make your virtual meetings more engaging, think about where you’re injecting FUN. We’re used to thinking about content, but how can you surprise and delight your attendees? How can you add fun elements to distract from the tech?

About Liz King Caruso: Liz King Caruso is CEO of Liz King Events and an Event Specialist, Consultant & Speaker who is passionate about impactful, successful & fun events. Liz works with thought leaders like Microsoft, SeatGeek, Teamworthy Ventures, and others to host strategic conferences and events that engage their audience and build their brand. She also works with other independent event hustlers to help them run more successful businesses through her consulting program called IGNITE.

Liz has been featured as 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry, 40 Under 40 Up-and-Coming Event Planners, and Top Influential Female Leaders in the Events Industry, amongst others.