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Virtual events are currently the only way to meet in groups larger than 10 across the world. While despised as the unlucky sibling of live events for over a decade, they are offering business continuity, substantial savings, and increasingly high revenue. And event owners are starting to notice.

In the last few weeks, we've seen virtual events become more widespread as an alternative to live events, but trade shows and exhibitions haven't made a particularly smooth transition. Here's a look at why. 

The events industry reeled as large-scale gatherings were shut down, and they will likely be among the last activities to reopen. Without the draw of physical locations, destinations will have to find a new role in the recovery of the industry.

In the weeks since the coronavirus outbreak ravaged the events industry, event professionals around the globe are uniting to join the fight against Covid-19. Competitors become collaborators as lending a helping hand might be the lifeline they need to weather the storm.

As many countries announce the easing of lockdown measures, many event professionals wonder when we will meet again. Technology will make some events possible. Here is an overview of what to keep an eye on.

The COVID-19 pandemic is profoundly disrupting the events industry, and virtual events appear to be the only immediate way forward. However, the terrain is still quite unfamiliar to many, and the format presents new challenges. New roles are emerging among event professionals to ensure the success of these events.

With the white collar world moving toward remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Zoom has become the video conferencing platform of choice for many. But the recent announcement of Verizon’s acquisition of the BlueJeans Network platform might change the game.

One avenue some venues are taking to return to normalcy is to implement social distancing-friendly infrastructure and policies to try to create safety around in-person events. Here's what that may look like and when we might expect the first attempts.

While some planners are scrambling to figure out the saving grace that is virtual events, others are leading the way with novel virtual event ideas. Here are some original experiences and insights from recent online events to help inspire your own.

The most pressing question on event professionals’ minds is what events will look like once the lockdowns have been lifted. We explore some potential scenarios of the aftermath of Covid-19.

The coronavirus outbreak has forced eventprofs to make and announce difficult and often heartbreaking decisions regarding the status of their events. Some have done better than others, and here are four lessons from their effective crisis communications.

When will the event industry recover from the coronavirus? When is it safe to schedule your event? Here is a forecast of when things will go back to normal.