So you want to run a virtual event

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StreamYard

How to technically host remote talks is an extremely deep subject (that I've written about!), but big picture, have a dedicated AV person on duty instead of just your MC, and use a hosted all-in-one platform (like Streamyard) rather than fiddling with your own OBS setup. Run AV tests beforehand with every speaker, allow them to pre-record if they'd prefer, and be respectful that speakers may have valid reasons to not show their face on-camera. Ideally have a budget to pay for cameras/mics for those who need them.

#Live Streaming #Video Streaming #SaaS 21 social mentions

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Skittish

Online spatial chat platforms like Gather Town or Skittish can be nice, but require a lot of customization (I'll talk more about them later!). A lot of event organizers I've spoken with lately are interested in repurposing existing online spaces — like, say, finding a free MMO or online game that can serve as a social space — which I think is a really interesting path to explore, even if I haven't seen concrete success there.

#Productivity #Email #Project Management 1 social mentions

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Hubs by Mozilla

One specific sub-flavor of this sort of chat tool you might encounter are VR spaces like AltSpace, VRChat, or Mozilla Hubs that are primarily focused on VR but also usually support flat displays or smartphones.

#Virtual Reality #Virtual Worlds #Games 42 social mentions

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VRChat

One specific sub-flavor of this sort of chat tool you might encounter are VR spaces like AltSpace, VRChat, or Mozilla Hubs that are primarily focused on VR but also usually support flat displays or smartphones.

#Games #Virtual Reality #Virtual Worlds 29 social mentions

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Gather Town

Online spatial chat platforms like Gather Town or Skittish can be nice, but require a lot of customization (I'll talk more about them later!). A lot of event organizers I've spoken with lately are interested in repurposing existing online spaces — like, say, finding a free MMO or online game that can serve as a social space — which I think is a really interesting path to explore, even if I haven't seen concrete success there.

#Virtual Reality #Productivity #Messaging 68 social mentions

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AltspaceVR

One specific sub-flavor of this sort of chat tool you might encounter are VR spaces like AltSpace, VRChat, or Mozilla Hubs that are primarily focused on VR but also usually support flat displays or smartphones.

#Virtual Reality #Virtual Worlds #Games 12 social mentions