Hybrid meetings, a unique blend of in-venue and virtual online components, are becoming increasingly popular. Many organisers and participants have already discovered the many benefits of such events. In Antwerp we know how to host and organise hybrid meetings.
What is hybrid?
Hybrid refers to the combination of two components, such as in a car for example. In meetings it refers to a combination of offline and online, and all options in between the two, such as:
- the speaker gives their presentation online, while the audience is live, in the venue
- the audience attends online, while the speaker gives their presentation in person, in the venue
- a mix of a live audience and speakers with an online audience and speakers
But you can do much more. Multiple (international) venues can be connected with each other during a multihub meeting, for example. One thing is certain: choosing to organise hybrid meetings means choosing flexibility and being future-proof. Lots of companies and organisations have discovered that hybrid meetings offers plenty of benefits.
The benefits
In addition to flexibility and convenience, the main benefit of hybrid meetings is their potential reach. This is much greater, compared with a live meeting, regardless of the size of your venue. You only have to organise one online meeting but you can invite 10, 100 or 1,000 online visitors.
The challenges
Hybrid events require a different approach. Keeping remote viewers engaged can be a challenge. Obviously, your hybrid meeting’s success also depends on your preparation, having the right equipment, a stable connection, powerful communication... Fortunately, we have everything it takes in Antwerp. We, our strong audio-visual industry and other partners are at your service, helping you make your hybrid meeting a success.
Hybrid City Alliance
Imagine a hybrid meeting with speakers and participants from various cities around the world and the added value it creates for your participants. Are you put off by the technical side of it? Let us help you. Antwerp is proud to be a member of the Hybrid City Alliance. This alliance of various international cities is your guarantee for a streamlined organisation, and the option of using multihub infrastructure. The other members of the Hybrid City Alliance are Cannes, The Hague, Durban, Edmonton, Genève, Lausanne, Montreux, Ottawa, Prague, Seoul, Sydney and Zürich. Thanks to this partnership, Antwerp is more connected than ever before with the rest of the world.
Get in touch
Have we sparked your interest in a hybrid meeting in Antwerp? Get in touch with us and we will be most happy to help you: business@visitantwerpen.be. Together we make it happen.