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The fast-paced world of business has seen dramatic changes in how people work, with many teams moving to remote or hybrid working models. Digitalisation has also progressed at a similar pace, with new technology and tools helping us adapt to changes and do business more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

One area where such progress has been especially notable is communication. Companies now have staff worldwide, and their clients are likely to be just as spread out. Good communication – and good communication tools – have never been more important.<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual conferences have dramatically increased in use over the last two years. This has happened not just in business but in education, healthcare, and other areas too. But just what is a virtual conference? How do they work, what types are there, and how do we choose a good online conference platform<\/a><\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Virtual Conference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As the name suggests, a virtual conference is a real-time meeting or multi-person conference online. It allows participants to access the meeting from any location on the planet, as long as they have internet access and a computer or mobile device. People can access such a conference through dedicated platforms or by accessing a specific website.<\/span><\/p>\n

The numbers of participants can vary according to the tools\/platform software used. For example, with RingCentral, you can invite up to 10,000 participants to your online event. Virtual conferences can be used for small team conversations, company-wide meetings, webinars, or live events such as live streams of a music concert or a product launch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

READ: Cloud Communications: a Methodology for Successful Deployment\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

How Does Virtual Conferencing Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In many ways, a virtual conference works in the same way as its real-life counterpart. The presentation can differ according to the needs of the \u2018host\u2019 and also the platform or software being used. But, just as in real life, participants will receive an invite. However, instead of a physical location, they will be given a link to click on when it is time for the conference to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just as with physical conferences, a virtual conference will have a set structure with set start and end times, an agenda, and possibly a setlist of keynote speakers or presentations. It could incorporate other media such as video presentations. It could be in the form of a webinar with one person presenting information and a question and answer session after they speak or in the form of a panel discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most users will have a webcam and microphone enabled, allowing you to see and hear them. However, they\u2019ll often have the option to join audio-only too<\/a><\/strong>. Virtual conferencing can be between individuals in separate locations or teams in different offices, blending a mixture of in-person and online communication.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Types of Virtual Conferences:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, there are several different types of virtual events that could be described as virtual conferences. There can be differences between them, even as they fall under the same category. But what are the types most relevant to your business?<\/span><\/p>\n