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In the race to provide the ‘best online experience’ since the pandemic began, many professionals (myself included) looked immediately outside of Zoom. Give us the new, the flashy, the bells-and-whistles. Guess what? Sometimes, it was extremely effective, and absolutely necessary, to use those large and complex systems. And sometimes, we set ourselves up for a side job: training speakers and volunteers on a new software system, while planning an event. Read on to discover how simplifying can lead to more effective events.

After a long hiatus (and a broken wrist—ouch!) We are back in 2022. The time spent healing was prime time to reset and reflect on the year we had, and the clients we supported. As always, we are in awe of the innovative ways they want their communities to gather, and the forward-thinking initiatives and conversations we were able to facilitate.

This two-day virtual event was attended by 298 people – 48 more than the attendance goal.

By working with Beth Lawrence Meetings & Events, the New Jersey Historical Commission held an expertly curated event that kept all attendees engaged over two days of virtual programming.

The event included keynote speakers, panel discussions, lighting talks, a moderated Q&A, post-event surveys, and a detailed post-event report to all stakeholders.

This experience attracted students from over 40 schools and universities. Over 15% of the attendees were teachers, professors, or assistant professors.