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After exploring how the industry has evolved over the last few years and where it stands today, it’s time to look ahead.  Based on everything we’ve covered in episodes 1-5, what does all of this mean for the future of events? More connected experiences, year-round programming, consolidation of the event tech market, high production value across all formats, the need to prove ROI (and how event tech helps you achieve this).  This episode is a summary of what we’ve learned and how this will shape the future of events. We’ll even take a look into the more distant future and talk about the potential impact of tech like VR, AR, and the Metaverse. Looking to learn more about building a better event? Check out these resources, including guides, industry reports, videos, as well as free tools and templates. Learn more about Webex Events. Get the complete guide to event data and ROI. Visit this blog to learn how to build ROI-driven, cost effective event sponsorships. Learn how to level up event production for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.

There are so many different opinions and perspectives on what a hybrid event is, how to execute a successful hybrid event, and whether or not they’re worth the additional costs and logistics involved with catering to two audiences at the same time.  This episode will explore how event planners are defining and thinking about hybrid events today, examples of successful hybrid events, and how leaning into digital elements (even for in-person events) can help take your events to the next level. Looking to learn more about building a better event? Check out these resources, including guides, industry reports, videos, as well as free tools and templates. Learn more about Webex Events.  Follow the guide to reimagining hybrid events as flexible event experiences. Visit the blog for the ultimate guide to hybrid events. Discover how Miller Tanner Associates leverages Webex Events to power meaningful in-person, virtual, and hybrid events  Explore how MAD//Fest leverages Webex Events to craft immersive attendee experiences and drive measurable ROI for their sponsors.  Attend our upcoming virtual event, Event trends lookahead: Taking your events team into 2023. 

Collecting and learning from event data is key to a successful event program. Whether it’s a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event, event professionals can use event tech to collect data that will help them improve their event program and prove ROI to sponsors, exhibitors, and internal stakeholders.  This episode will highlight the importance of collecting and leveraging event data to take your events program to the next level, get buy-in from leadership, and continue to attract sponsors and exhibitors. Looking to learn more about building a better event? Check out these resources, including guides, industry reports, videos, as well as free tools and templates. Get the complete guide to event data and ROI. Measure event success with these top 11 KPIs.

Virtual events helped keep the events industry afloat at a time when in-person events were out of the question. Even though in-person events are back, virtual isn’t going anywhere – but they’ve changed since 2020.  After two years, attendees are expecting more out of virtual events. Event professionals are tasked with creating engaging, immersive, and personalized digital experiences. This means rewriting the virtual playbook. A one hour webinar-style event with little engagement isn’t going to cut it.  This episode will explore how virtual has evolved, and why it’s still key to a successful events program. Looking to learn more about building a better event? Check out these resources, including guides, industry reports, videos, as well as free tools and templates. Visit the Webex Events website. Check out the WebexOne case study. Check out the virtual event planning guide. Event Horizons is hosted by Nolan Ether and Olivia VanCuren, presented by Webex Events (formerly Socio), and is produced by Earfluence.

The stakes are higher than ever for in-person events. Budget cuts across attendee, planner, and sponsor areas mean that in-person events have to have that "wow" factor and drive ROI. In this episode, we dive into how the in-person event format has evolved and what strategies and tactics event professionals can implement to keep people coming back to their in-person events. Check out the case study for Miller Tanner Associates. Looking to learn more about building a better event? Check out these resources, including guides, industry reports, videos, as well as free tools and templates. Event Horizons is hosted by Nolan Ether and Olivia VanCuren, presented by Webex Events (formerly Socio) and produced by Earfluence.

We were all excited when the spring '21 events season began, but we were still uncertain of what the industry would look like in this new era of events. In this episode, we're reflecting on Nolan's experience at the Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS), where he talked with attendees about their expectations, concerns, and predictions for the upcoming year. Event Horizons is hosted by Nolan Ether and Olivia VanCuren, presented by Webex Events (formerly Socio), and is produced by Earfluence.

After more than 2 full years at home, in-person events are back! As excited as we all are to see each other, it’s clear that things are different now. Everybody is wondering how the next couple of event seasons are going to play out, and what the future of this industry will look like. This season, we’ll be talking to leaders in the space and going behind the scenes of award-winning events to explore how the event industry is evolving and help you build an events program that attracts and engages attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. Event Horizons is hosted by Nolan Ether and Olivia vanCuren, presented by Webex Events (formerly Socio), and is produced by Earfluence.