This post was originally published on March 18, 2020. It was last updated on Jan. 13, 2021. After you’ve made the difficult decision to cancel your in-person event and the dust starts to settle, you might be wondering how to switch your get-together to a virtual event. These days, we’re lucky to have a plethora…
Events have changed a lot in the past few months. Conferences, concerts, and classrooms have all moved online, and as events evolve, we know you need a calendar that can adapt. That’s why today we’re launching Virtual Events, a plugin to help you tailor your calendar to online events. Virtual Events comes loaded with features…
When we first began thinking about Virtual Events, we weren’t sure exactly what this product would entail. But we knew there was a need for a plugin tailored for online events, especially as event managers around the world scrambled to adjust while a pandemic swept the globe. Now, a little over two months later, I’m…
Virtual events can be great: The convenience! The low overhead! The countless ways to connect with people around the world! But if you’ve ever sat through a painful video call or a boring online class, you know that virtual events can also be a drag if they’re not executed properly. The key to creating engaging…
We’ve received a good number of questions from people asking how well The Events Calendar supports virtual events or online events. The answer? It does a very good job of it. Let’s go over how to optimize your calendar for online events. Virtual Events add-on Whether you want to easily showcase virtual events, embed livestreams, integrate…