Business View Magazine | May 2020

26 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2020 Q & A : ADAPT ING DUR ING COV ID-19 Coronavirus would spread in the U.S., we made the difficult position to pivot to an online event. We focused on translating the main reasons exhibitors and attendees attend the physical AWE into an online format: Listening to talks by top industry experts > same quality talks delivered via robust live streaming or on demand. Checking out exhibits to view the latest demos and interact with exhibitors > online browsing, including access to myriad exhibitor resources, video calls with exhibitors’ staff, and plenty of side events in VR and AR. Networking between attendees, speakers, exhibitors, press, etc. > easy search for networking, scheduling video meetings. Engaging in planned or serendipitous hallway meetings > video group meetings for special or random topics. The online event will allow attendees to view, interact and network with more than 200 speakers, 200 exhibitors and thousands of professionals working in AR and VR. Additionally, ticket holders will have a full year of access to all of the streaming content we create throughout the show, which provides ongoing value.