Archive for January, 2011
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This Virtual Stuff Could Drive Me Crazy !!
Posted on January 24, 2011 | No CommentsWhat IS it about virtual environments? What can they really offer learning, training and business that makes the effort worthwhile? How do I decide which virtual platform is “right” for me? How do I sell the idea to my leadership? How do I sell the idea to IT? How do I introduce new people to the environment when they come in? Just what the heck is the ‘real’ deal on ‘virtual’, anyway? THOSE are the questions we have been thinking about as we have prepared for the TranceFormational Learning Experience 1 – The Medieval Encounter…the 12 week learning experience on our islands in Second Life. While based in SL, we will also talk about (and visit) platforms that represent most... Read More -
Did You Feel That? The Avatar Just Evolved
Posted on January 22, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the questions following our presentation at the Summit was about the technical ability to control a virtual avatar through something other than a mouse or buttons. I mentioned that there was some work being done using the Wii controllers, but expected to see much more happen now that Microsoft had released the Kinect motion-sensing technology on their gaming systems. Gee, it’s fun to be right once in a while…take a look at this: http://blog.knowsense.co.uk/blog It may be time to begin thinking about what it could mean to add the physical presence to those virtual participants in our activities and events. What could this offer us for demonstrating physical activities, equipment or machinery? What might this offer us in... Read More -
Mediatec Joined Forces With Unisfair to Develop Online Conference Environment for the Human Capital Management Industry
Posted on January 21, 2011 | No CommentsMediaTec Publishing Inc., a publisher of magazines and interactive media that focus on workforce development and talent management, is working with Unisfair to develop the HCM Convention Center, an online conference environment for the human capital management industry. Entitled “The Meeting Place for Human Capital Media,” will offer human capital professionals round-the-clock access to industry-leading content, videos, white papers, discussion forums and networking opportunities. The HCM Convention Center will augment MediaTec’s groundbreaking physical events like the biannual CLO Symposium and the yearly Strategies conference for talent management and diversity executives. Participants doesn’t have to travel or be away from the office to attend because virtual component will be added to these highly regarded physical events. “The HCM Convention Center will... Read More -
Virtual, Immersive, Engagement, Oh My: A First Step to Understanding
Posted on January 18, 2011 | No CommentsAttending the 2011 Virtual Edge Summit reminded me of conferences I attended in my field of education and training about 5 years ago. That is when we were first seriously exploring the potential of the ideas of “virtual”, and “3D” as tools to enhance learning and training. Last week, if I only closed my eyes and replaced the term “event” with “courses”, I was having that same experience all over again. The past 5 years have given those of us in eduction and training the opportunity to dig deeper into the virtual and 3D environments, and enabled us to provide some answers to many of the questions I heard last week in Las Vegas. I realize that answers appropriate for... Read More -
Attending Virtual Edge Summit Again, Virtually
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsVegas is so close to me as a Tucson resident that I thought I might attend the Virtual Edge Summit in person, but once again I will be attending, testing and evaluating the Virtual Edge Summit zeitgeistvia the virtual venue of my desktop Mac.I would love to network with both physical and virtual attendees. The virtual meeting experience is usually a great way to gain information while maintaining a but not the best one for networking with other attendees. That is the primary reason I still invest time and money in virtual world platforms. If you are attending the VE11 Summit and are a professional or business woman interested in using virtual worlds, there will be a meeting on January... Read More -
Most Extensive Survey about Virtual Events “2010 Virtual Event Report: Insights & Trends from Industry Insiders”
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsVirtual events are totally transforming the way companies approach their business and interact with customers. Recently, Trade Show News Network (TSNN) and Onstream Media, announced the findings of what is believed to be the trade show industry’s most extensive survey about virtual events “2010 Virtual Event Report: Insights & Trends from Industry Insiders”, an in-depth study based on a survey conducted with over 800 event-industry insiders responding. In a nutshell, the study revealed that there is substantial market acceptance for virtual trade shows and belief in their revenue-generating potential as a complement to physical events. 2010 virtual event report This survey report is available for no cost at http://www.tsnn.com/2010-virtual-event-report.html. For meeting practitioners, marketers and senior executives who are considering going... Read More -
Performedia Breathes New Life Into Virtual Booths
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsSponsor Performedia will be on hand at the Virtual Edge Summit, creating a new content for the show exhibitors. Pioneer of the “virtual booth demo,” Performedia will be capturing video of the presentation booth staffers give, plus whatever they are demonstrating on their screens, then putting it online with indexing within a couple of hours. “What’s been missing from virtual booths until recently is some of the engagement and excitement that online attendees can now get from these demos,” said Performedia president Peter Hackes. Some demos will captioned, and all will be delivered as a link to be posted on exhibitor websites or platforms, plus as a local version to hand out at future shows. share: Digg this post Recommend... Read More -
Start off 2011 Right! Attend the Virtual Edge Summit, January 12th and 13th
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsLast Chance to Attend Virtual Edge Summit 2011 Receive $100 discount off in-person registration or attend virtually for FREE WHAT: The Virtual Edge Summit is designed to help attendees rapidly evaluate, implement and maximize virtual programs within their organizations. The Virtual Edge Summit 2011 will be co-located with the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA)2011 Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders, which brings together more than 3,000 meetings professionals to discuss issues impacting the meetings, convention and exhibition industry. WHY: According to TSNN’s report, “2010 Virtual Event Report: Insights and Trends from Industry Insiders”,three-quarters of respondents recognize virtual as a way to extend the experience of a physical event. This highlights that virtual is no longer a nice-to-have features but has become... Read More -
Virtual Edge Summit Mobilizes Event with Grupio
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsAttending conferences, trade shows or just about any event is a whole lot richer experience with Grupio. Available on iPhone, Blackberry and Android, Grupio provides instant access to event details, speaker bios, floor plans, with social networking (facebook and twitter), live updates from event organizers and more. Download the Grupio app and get realtime updates from the Virtual Edge Summit. Event planners, learn how to engage your attendees, provide greater exposure to your sponsors & exhibitors, & generate new streams of revenue. Its fast and easy to set up. Go to grupio.com for more information or download the app and click on the Virtual Edge Summit event. share: Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Google+ Share on Linkedin... Read More -
ROI of Engagement and Virtual Edge Institute Announce Measurement Research
Posted on January 6, 2011 | No CommentsPleasanton, CA and Appleton, WI – January 6, 2011 – Today, the Virtual Edge Institute (VEI) and ROI of Engagement ROI Resource Center announced the second phase of a groundbreaking research project on virtual and hybrid events. Initially begun at the Virtual Edge Summit 2010, the research project will continue at the Virtual Edge Summit 2011 (January 12-13, 2011, MGM Grand Las Vegas and virtually), which is co-located with Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) 2011 Annual Meeting, Convening Leaders . The goal is to continue building the business case for virtual and hybrid events and gain insight into how to make them increasingly effective for participants and event stakeholders. “Engaging people using virtual meeting and event technology has never... Read More
