We have heard countless times that the 'future of events is Hybrid'! But how do you plan for a Hybrid Event? What should you be mindful of? Well, here's a quick checklist of the top 7 things.

1. Hybrid events are a mash-up of the traditional in-person events
and the recently momentum-gaining virtual events.
Here are 7 things to consider when planning a hybrid event:
Hybrid Event
Checklist
2
Think Audience Management
Decide between having a single
emcee or an emcee duo, to manage
both the on-site and virtual
audience.
1
Plan the Event Agenda
Prepare your agenda well in advance
and keep a backup of filler sessions
for your virtual attendees, during
conference breaks.
3
Prepare for Global Attendees
To deal with different time zones, also
offer on-demand sessions to your
virtual attendees.
4
Highlight the Digital Counterpart
Plan specific actions that you will take
to engage with and acknowledge the
virtual audience, from time to time.
5
Practice. Practice. Practice
Conduct multiple dry runs prior to the
event, so that all your stakeholders
feel prepared.
6
Sync Up Your Communication
Use social media (especially Twitter)
and the event feed to keep everyone
looped in.
7
Offer Best of Both Worlds
Make sure you create one event with
two different BUT interrelated
experiences.