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What a spring it’s been! Time flies when you’re having fun… or collecting new eventtech platforms! At the end of February, PIRATEx launched the 2021 Eventtech Landscape for Online Event Experiences, a comprehensive overview of technology platforms for event organizers. The 212 tools and solutions…
Since the launch of the Eventtech Landscape, PIRATEx has continued collecting new platforms and event tools in our Eventtech Directory. In our research, we’ve found that 3D Virtual Events Platforms have begun to make up a growing proportion of online event platforms. This field of event…
Welcome to a new issue of The Lookout! As we move into Q2, it really feels that the event world is moving fast these days. Here’s what I’ve been thinking about when it comes to the events world– and the trends and topics you should…
From April 12-14, Baden-Württemberg International will host a special pavilion coinciding with Hannover Messe to showcase the region’s excellence in products, innovation, and ideas. Baden-Württemberg is Europe’s top region for innovation, home to over 5,500 multinational companies, producing some of the world’s top innovations in…
Today’s digital tools mean there is no excuse for canceling or postponing a tradeshow. Don’t let exhibitors and traders down by developing a virtual alternative to the in-person show. The world of events has changed fundamentally and companies are finding more and more opportunities to…
Was sind hybride Veranstaltungen und für wen kommen sie in Frage? “Die Zukunft ist hybrid”. “Hybride Events sind voll im Trend”. “Gestern war virtuell, heute ist hybrid.” Event-Veranstaltern oder Menschen, die sich mit der Organisation von Online-Events beschäftigen wollen, sind diese Aussagen wahrscheinlich schon begegnet.…
Happy Thursday! No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke! It’s a short week for us, so I’m just coming to your inboxes early this week due to the Easter holiday in Germany this Friday. If you have a long weekend in store, here are some…
The events industry started 2021 with nearly a year’s worth of lessons learned from 2020, a year when online events were chosen by necessity. As we look back, many of those early attempts were not the most polished performances. We all can remember fumbles such…
We’ve now officially passed the one-year anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdowns in Germany. These 12 months have taught us quite a lot, pushing us to grow, innovate and connect in new ways. For event organizers, the growth of the learning curve when it comes…
This week, events analytics company Explori released some interesting statistics about the impact of virtual events. The good news? Attendees are happy with the new format and greater accessibility of online events. “A year on, the benchmarks show attendee sentiment for virtual events is increasing……
What a week! The sun is shining and the days are getting longer. It’s really beginning to feel like spring outside. For many of us, the warmer weather has got many dreaming about the return to live events. Across Europe, we see different countries plan…
What are hybrid events and why should organizers consider them? “The future is hybrid”. “Hybrid events are the next big thing”. “After virtual, go hybrid.” If you’re an event organizer, or if you’re looking to get into planning online events, you might be familiar with…
Happy Friday! I hope you have been having a great week. Here at PIRATEx, we’ve still been in production mode, with several events wrapping up this week and gearing up for more productions next week. We’ve been producing a real variety of events, from video…
When the pandemic disrupts the regular meeting of your universities, but not international education, it’s time to adapt. Together with clients BW-i, PIRATEx developed a livestream event concept specifically to bring together BW-i’s community of university stakeholders who could not meet in person due to…
Since the release of the Eventtech Directory, many new platforms have been brought to our attention by the event community. We’ve had a closer look at some of the new suggestions! You might find a virtual event platform here that’s the right fit for your…
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