The virtual conference reboot 💻

Notoriously stale virtual conferences have been reimagined as experimental theater for social interaction and networking amid the global health crisis. But is it enough? Can super-produced virtual conferences ever replace shaking somebody’s hand, s [Quartz]( Notoriously stale [virtual conferences]( have been reimagined as [experimental theater]( for social interaction and networking amid the global health crisis. But is it enough? Can super-produced virtual conferences ever replace shaking somebody’s hand, sharing a drink at cocktail hour, or a breakout session with similarly curious people? Sign up for a [free week of Quartz membership]( to read this week’s field guide, “[The virtual conference reboot]( and find out what the experts think. More in this field guide: - [The new experimental landscape of virtual conferences](. Hosting a good virtual conference isn’t simply a matter of transposing stage content and broadcasting it on the internet. - [What the future of meetings will look like after coronavirus](. After quarantine orders are lifted, organizers will have to create engaging hybrid events that cater to both physical and digital audiences, altering the way we connect to one another and share experiences, and creating new revenue streams. - [There’s no reason to use Zoom for everything](. Not all social interaction lends itself perfectly to Zoom. [Start your free trial]( [Join Quartz membership today]( for 40% off your first year and get everything you need to know about where we go from here. Best wishes for a productive week,Quartz [facebook]( [twitter]( [external-link]( Enjoying this email? Forward it to a friend! They can [click here]( to sign up. If you’re looking to unsubscribe, [click here](. Quartz | 675 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Fl | New York, NY 10011 | United States Copyright © 2020 Quartz, All rights reserved.