Virtual Event success is not unlike a good TV show or movie - Aside from a great venue, you need compelling content, talented speakers, expectant attendees and enthusiastic exhibitors and sponsors. But, you need one more important ingredient in preparation. Successful F1000 firms don’t leave their events to chance. They make sure all players know what to do and how to do it in a virtual environment. In this session, attendees will learn the powerful strategies that top virtual event producers use to engineer for success -- for all participants.

1. Prevent Virtual Event Nightmares: How Producers Prepare Speakers, Exhibitors and Attendees Susan Friedmann, CSP, the Tradeshow Coach Dennis Shiao, Director of Product Marketing, InXpo

2. Introduction

3. Speakers (Presenters) Speaker unable to login to the environment Speaker not familiar with Webcasting platform Exhibitors Exhibitors unfamiliar with networking tools Live attendance below expectations Low activity / engagement Attendees Attendee confusion Common Virtual Event Issues

4. Speaker Preparation

5. Exhibitor Preparation

6. Exhibitor Preparation: Sneak Preview

7. Attendee Preparation

8. Key to a Successful Event… 5 Ps Formula Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

9. The Players Exhibitors Attendees

10. Avoid Speaker Duds

11. Avoid Exhibitor Duds

12. Key to a Successful Event… Proper Planning Produces Profitable Performance

13. Contact Information Susan Friedmann, CSP The Tradeshow Coach www.thetradeshowcoach.com Dennis Shiao, Director, Product Marketing, InXpo www.InXpo.com