It’s All Virtual covers Virtual Events, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Tradeshows, Virtual Meetings and more. The blog provides insights from Dennis Shiao, a virtual event strategist who worked on numerous Virtual Tradeshow (VTS) campaigns for B-to-B technology advertisers and corporate clients.
In January 2009, Dennis joined InXpo (http://www.inxpo.com), the leading provider of privately-branded virtual events. The thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are his own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of InXpo.
Virtual Event Consultation
I provide high-level (and free) consultation on virtual events via email. If I’m able to assist you, my only request is that I have the option of re-publishing your question (and the associated advice) here in this blog. Contact me via email with your virtual events question and I’ll provide you with my thoughts and advice.
December 24, 2008 at 5:29 AM |
Hello Dennis,
Very nice site and blog.
We are trying launch Telepresence (Being Present at a Distance) into the mainstream of ‘public access’. Toward that goal, we’re going to approach currently successful video conferencing businesses that can immediately benefit from an upgrade of equipment and network. For example: we would upgrade their ISDN to a managed T-1 from MASERGY and install a 50″ plasma monitor with a LifeSize Express codec. These upgrades will then be designated a “CinemaWorks Global Telepresence Centre”. Each Centre will then provide a dependable, high quality, template meeting experience, regardless of location.
Could you direct me to someone who has successfully pulled off a VTS? What better way to advance ‘telepresence’ into the mainstream? … Bill
February 18, 2009 at 5:31 AM |
Hi Dennis,
I’d be interested in getting your thoughts and opinions for our UK site BusinessMedia.co.uk.
Thanks
Jonathan
May 27, 2009 at 8:01 AM |
Compliments Dennis on a great site and informative blog. As someone who has worked in the physical events medium for many years and now am committed to delivering tangible value across a virtual platform, the one issue I see as a formidable challenge is that of selecting the most appropriate web technique/tool/innovation to bring relevance and productivity to the virtual experience. With so many applications around virtualisation, avatars, analysis tools etc, the expert virtual event creator must pick an effective set of tools to ensure viability, relevance and positive visitor experience.
Exciting challenges to face !!!
May 27, 2009 at 8:57 AM |
Thanks, Jock – it’s great to have so many choices available. Much better than the opposite scenario (i.e. not enough choices!)