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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News BIWEEKLY EDITION SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Page 19 What Makes a Virtual Conference Tick?…Continued from page 18 Exhibitors have many ways to drive traffic to their virtual booth. They can create a lounge and invite attendees for an after session "drink" and talk about what is at their booth or they can create a session. You Are Not Alone at a Virtual Event Virtual platforms list everyone who is attending the event and gives each person the ability to put in as much information as they want. You know how real connections are made in the hallway to the keynote speaker. That's what this is! You can create a bio, contact info, and a photo or information about your business. You can request a chat meeting or have a one-on-one video meeting. All Work and No Play? Of Course Not! Virtual meetings have plenty of room for fun and we believe it is an integral part of what we need to do when bringing our portable sanitation family together. There can be virtual happy hours, games like trivia or scavenger hunts, and even streaming viewing parties. All of these items can be part of the platform, so attendees don't need a special link to get to a different space. You can attend any of the fun activities that are scheduled to happen at the event after logging in. Don't forget, there may be some great prizes in store, too! Are You Ready to Go Virtual? How many times in the past six months have you heard the phrase "We are living in a different world now." It is true. No matter how resistant you are to doing things virtually, this is where the world is going and you don't want to be left behind. While we may be back seeing each other in person at conventions and conferences one day fairly soon, there will still be virtual aspects to the show. This could include an app you use while at the show or using your phone or laptop to network with others while attending an educational training. We look forward to this new virtual way of connecting and doing business and we hope you are too. Be on the lookout for much more information coming about using the virtual platform and how you can get your whole company to participate in the sessions, trade show, and fun! v