I’m inviting the community to engage in a PBworks wiki – the idea is to maintain a living FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) document on virtual events.
Ask any question you like – if it’s appropriate and relevant, the virtual events community will answer it. If the question is not relevant or inappropriate, one of us is likely to delete it.
You can find the wiki here:
http://allvirtual.pbworks.com/Virtual-Events-FAQ-%28Frequently-Asked-Questions%29
How can you participate? Let me count the ways:
- Ask a new question!
- Edit existing content
- Add new questions to the FAQ
- Add new “topical categories” to the FAQ
- Answer questions that have not yet been answered
Below, I’ve listed the initial “skeleton” of the FAQ. Please view the wiki and participate!
General
- What is a virtual event?
- What are the different types of virtual events?
- What are the benefits of virtual events?
- Why are virtual events popular?
- What’s the difference between a virtual event and a virtual world, such as Second Life?
Technology
- What are the technical requirements (prerequisites) for attending a virtual event?
- What technology serves as the foundation of virtual event platforms?
- Can virtual events incorporate live video streams?
- What third party technologies do virtual event platforms integrate with (e.g. CRM, ERP, etc.)?
Technology Providers
- What companies provide virtual event platforms?
- What companies provide complementary technologies to virtual event platforms?
- Are there any independent analyst reports on the virtual event platform providers?
- What criteria should I use to evaluate virtual event platforms?
- Are there any independent measurement providers (e.g. like a Keynote for virtual event platforms)?
Resources
- Where do I go to get more information on virtual events?
- Are there any online communities around virtual events?
- Are there any good introductory White Papers on virtual events?
- How do I experience a sample virtual event?
Posted by Dennis Shiao 
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