The pandemic didn’t create hybrid events—but it made them more valuable. This new wave of dynamic, interactive, accessible events isn’t part of the “new norm.” However, it is a big part of the next normal, bringing more organizations and more people closer together even when they are afar...

The pandemic has changed many things in our lives, including meetings and events.

As live events return amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months, they will require a variety of modifications from planners, venues and audiovisual (A/V) providers. Hybrid meetings — blending both in-person and virtual components — will be the new norm for quite some time. Resources will be stretched as planners navigate the new event landscape and respond to ever-changing protocols.

Virtual events, hybrid meetings and live streaming will continue to be the “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As live events return, they will look very different and require a variety of modifications from planners, venues and audiovisual (providers. For example, hybrid meetings—blending both in-person and virtual components—will be the new norm.

The opening and closing ceremonies at the Olympics in PyeongChang put projection mapping on the world stage with intricate displays throughout the shows.

Audio visual (AV) is a critical — albeit often overlooked — component of successful events. Depending on what the planner needs, an event’s AV may appear invisible or it can take the spotlight. Either way, every large event needs some kind of AV.

Audio visual (AV) is a critical — albeit often overlooked — component of successful events. Depending on what the planner needs, an event’s AV may appear invisible or it can take the spotlight. Either way, every large event needs some kind of AV.

Audio visual (AV) is a critical — albeit often overlooked — component of successful events. Depending on what the planner needs, an event’s AV may appear invisible or it can take the spotlight. Either way, every large event needs some kind of AV.