The ability to run Virtual Events is a must have core skill of every Event Manager in 2020.
But how do you make virtual interactive and engage your guests?
Are you aware of how the event technology works and platforms available to use?
Do you understand the importance of briefing and choreographing?
Join us on Wednesday 26th August from 1pm – 4pm BST for a Masterclass in Virtual Event Fundamentals, Technology & Creativity hosted by Event Course Director, Rosie Ham.
Rosie has a wealth of experience in the events industry from working within major agencies on projects including the Sydney Olympics, leading the events team at IPC Media and as Vice President of Event Business at Goldman Sachs. Since moving into freelance Rosie has helmed major shows including the Wired Festival and we are proud to have her as our Course Director at The Event Academy,
Over three hours our comprehensive MASTERCLASS will…
Explain the fundamentals of virtual events
Discuss the technology available
Look at creativity to bring the virtual event to life
How to create an unmissable event for your client
Meet industry experts who have experience creating virtual events in key sectors including corporate, weddings, festivals, charity & fundraising who will share their insights from common pitfalls to screen time fatigue. We are proud to welcome our industry experts;
KATH GOODSON – Kath started her career as an Events Manager before being head hunted into global events firm, WRG Live as a Client Director. WRG is the creative engagement agency that engages audiences through the creation and delivery of live experiences, strategic communications, video and interactive content with clients including Google and Virgin Money. Now working for WRG’s parent company, The Creative Engagement Group, as Global Client Engagement Director her clients include Roche, Global, BBC, Deliotte, HSBC and GSK.
JOHN EMPSON – John began his career in the music industry before stepping into events launching the Eden Sessions and Somersault Festival. He moved onto a hugely successful partnership with MAMA Group creating the Wilderness Festival and Citadel Festival. John recently joined one of the world’s largest concert and festival promoters – AEG – to work on more immersive live events that combine music, live theatre and fashion. His first project is the Peaky Blinders Festival – “It’s the greatest new festival idea around – taking elements of Secret Cinema, Boomtown and All Points East and putting them all together to make something incredibly progressive, exciting and forward-looking.”
TIM MCCLEARY – Tim is the MD of The Involvement Practice, a change activation firm specialising in organisational culture, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tim and his team are experts at designing and facilitating employee involvement experiences and serve clients worldwide from their office in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Clients include Heineken, The Home Depot, Amazon and Coke. Prior to forming The Involvement Practice in 2007, Tim was the head of global brand management for GE.
SACHA CULLEN – Sasha started her events career in Finland creating bespoke weddings in an ice chapel before moving onto beach & yacht weddings in the Mediterranean On her return to the UK, she worked for two major country estates creating and running events for corporate clients including Porsche, Ferrari and Facebook. Sasha has spent the last 2 years at iconic venue, Savoy London as Head of Weddings, she has worked with an array of prestigious clients.
NELITA GROPPA – Nelita has a wealth of corporate event experience running international events. At Global Financial Conferences she managed eight annual events in Dubai, Moscow, Mexico City, Lima, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Istanbul. She recently left NS Media Group where she ran B2B global forums, conferences, awards, and bespoke networking dinners for Newstatesman, Spear’s, Blueprint Magazine, ABB LEAF Awards, Business Review, Computer Business Review, Global Trade Media, Arena Dinner Club and many more.
So whether you are currently working within events or need to understand how to create a virtual event, don’t miss out on this essential MASTERCLASS with more special industry guests TBA to ensure you are ready for 2020.
