{"id":56006,"date":"2024-02-23T08:24:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=56006"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:57:48","slug":"ringcentral-kickoff-connecting-our-in-person-and-virtual-employees-with-ringcentral-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-kickoff-connecting-our-in-person-and-virtual-employees-with-ringcentral-events\/","title":{"rendered":"RingCentral Kickoff: Connecting our in-person and virtual employees with RingCentral Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Matt Spanarkel (Senior Project Manager, RingCentral Events) & Kaylee Deigan (Senior Program Manager, Agency Partners)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Last month, we had our RingCentral Kickoff, getting our sales & GTM teams excited about what\u2019s to come in 2024. Although it was held in-person (in which both Kaylee and I both attended), we also had to ensure our teams globally were able to tune in and get excited as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest trends we\u2019ve seen in recent quarters is the return to onsite events by using a hybrid format. While we know how complex organizing an in-person event can be, adding a virtual component into the mix can feel downright overwhelming for event marketers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, RingCentral Events<\/a> makes it incredibly easy. Our all-in-one event platform provides organizers with all the features and functionality they need to throw a memorable event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual attendees can immerse themselves in the keynotes, sessions, and engage with other attendees via chat and Q&A. Meanwhile, our in-person attendees can enjoy a seamless check-in experience, mobile app to guide them through the agenda, and more. What stands out most is the ability for virtual and in-person attendees to interact with each other on the RingCentral Events platform itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

But behind the scenes, let\u2019s take a look at how we made it happen at our recent RingCentral Sales Kickoff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Event set-up and management made simple for event organizers<\/h2>\n

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As part of the team that works closely with our RingCentral Events onsite experience and agencies, it was exciting to see how this all came to life. In talking with our own Strategic Events Team, needless to say, it was a refresher from having to prepare everything themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what our <\/span>Director of Strategic Events, Sara Straw<\/b>, had to say:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cEnsuring an exceptional attendee experience lies at the core of our event strategy and this commitment becomes paramount in the dynamic landscape of hybrid events. Whether participants engage in person or virtually, our objective is to empower them to fully capitalize on every facet of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The capabilities of the RingCentral Events platform was instrumental in achieving this goal for our annual Revenue Kick Off. By harnessing its global reach, we were able to seamlessly connect with our global sales organization while enriching their engagement through interactive features such as live chats, Q&A sessions, and real-time polls, facilitating meaningful interactions with our speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Furthermore, our event’s versatility was exemplified by the spectrum of content we were able to offer within the platform\u2014ranging from live-streamed and pre-recorded keynotes to live breakout sessions and on-demand materials. This approach catered to diverse learning styles, accommodated various time zones, and aligned with our attendees’ unique interests, a feat that hybrid events uniquely enable. The RingCentral Events platform has not only met but exceeded our expectations, enabling us to deliver a truly unforgettable experience to all our attendees, regardless of their mode of participation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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All the in-person hardware delivered in one organized box<\/span><\/h2>\n

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For in-person events, while we focus on providing the best software, for hardware we partner with <\/span>Choose 2 Rent<\/span><\/a>, who provided all the event rental equipment and consumables that work with our software onsite. Our clients can even contract skilled technicians for onsite activation of the hardware with our software and to run live troubleshooting for the duration of the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With their familiarity with the RingCentral Events platform, they\u2019re well trained in helping to provide the best equipment setup \u2013 from branded badge types, branded lanyards, and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n