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With more and more organizations relying on digital tools for almost every aspect of their business, it\u2019s no surprise that virtual conferences<\/strong> or online events are rapidly rising in popularity.<\/p>\n

Though most marketers still primarily prefer in-person<\/em> events, as much as 70% of those who have already hosted online conferences<\/a> said that they plan to host more in the future.<\/p>\n

Market Research Media<\/a> also predicted virtual events to grow from $14 billion in 2018 to an $18 billion-industry by 2024 \u2013 a steady growth of 5% each year.<\/p>\n

In fact, with the rise of livestreaming and peer-to-peer virtual campaigns, virtual events<\/a> are becoming ubiquitous as part of people\u2019s regular online lives.<\/p>\n

If virtual conferences are still a bit hazy to you, read the rest of this article as we explain what these events are, how they can impact your business, and how you should plan your first virtual conference successfully.<\/p>\n

What is a virtual conference?<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever been to any conference in your life, that\u2019s pretty much what a virtual conference is<\/strong> \u2013 except that it\u2019s done online.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A virtual conference is an interactive event done online by a group of people with similar expertise or interests,<\/strong> allowing them to learn from one another. If it\u2019s a series of sessions with various industry thought leaders, it\u2019s more popularly known as a virtual summit.<\/p>\n

Instead of physical booths and vendors trying to sell their products to you, a virtual event allows you to meet and interact with other people by signing up for an online event platform, logging into the conference room, and watching the speakers present their knowledge in the form of a live or recorded video. You don\u2019t even have to leave your desk for this.<\/p>\n

Almost every business can use virtual conferences<\/strong> as a marketing tactic. Here are some examples of industries that can benefit from hosting an online event:<\/p>\n