Comments on: The Future of Conferences (and CLE) Probably Isn’t in “Virtual Events” http://blog.alligerkman.com/2009/12/the-future-of-conferences-and-cle-probably-isnt-in-virtual-events/ A Blog About What Continuing Legal Education Should Be by Alli Gerkman Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:31:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Alli Gerkman http://blog.alligerkman.com/2009/12/the-future-of-conferences-and-cle-probably-isnt-in-virtual-events/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Alli Gerkman Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:46:12 +0000 http://events.alligerkman.com/?p=144#comment-253 Thanks, Tim! I definitely agree on interactivity. I haven't found the virtual platforms to offer much engagement (even outside the booths). I think building in that functionality (in an intuitive way) and bringing in relevant conversations taking place in existing online networks would make a big difference. Thanks, Tim! I definitely agree on interactivity. I haven’t found the virtual platforms to offer much engagement (even outside the booths). I think building in that functionality (in an intuitive way) and bringing in relevant conversations taking place in existing online networks would make a big difference.

]]> By: Tim Baran http://blog.alligerkman.com/2009/12/the-future-of-conferences-and-cle-probably-isnt-in-virtual-events/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Tim Baran Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:25:29 +0000 http://events.alligerkman.com/?p=144#comment-251 Spot on post! I attempted a virtual conference but couldn't even get through a full hour. Simulating the live experience doesn't resonate. Playstation, it's not. More interactivity or engagement would probably go a long way in keeping me in the virtual 'hood. I do appreciate that new and innovative mediums are emerging, and look forward to seeing them develop. More daunting, will be convincing the state CLE Boards that they're worthy of MCLE accreditation, but we'll try :) Love the new look of your blog! Spot on post! I attempted a virtual conference but couldn’t even get through a full hour. Simulating the live experience doesn’t resonate. Playstation, it’s not.

More interactivity or engagement would probably go a long way in keeping me in the virtual ‘hood. I do appreciate that new and innovative mediums are emerging, and look forward to seeing them develop. More daunting, will be convincing the state CLE Boards that they’re worthy of MCLE accreditation, but we’ll try :)

Love the new look of your blog!

]]> By: Alli Gerkman http://blog.alligerkman.com/2009/12/the-future-of-conferences-and-cle-probably-isnt-in-virtual-events/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Alli Gerkman Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:47:15 +0000 http://events.alligerkman.com/?p=144#comment-250 Hi, Cece... good to hear from you! I know virtual events are still young and I expect they'll go through many iterations. I'm still interested to see what's next. Hi, Cece… good to hear from you!

I know virtual events are still young and I expect they’ll go through many iterations. I’m still interested to see what’s next.

]]> By: Cece Salomon-Lee http://blog.alligerkman.com/2009/12/the-future-of-conferences-and-cle-probably-isnt-in-virtual-events/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Cece Salomon-Lee Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:13:10 +0000 http://events.alligerkman.com/?p=144#comment-249 Hi Alli, How are you? I was wondering if you had stopped blogging and it's great to know you've just moved. Congratulations! I appreciate your honest feedback as it’s the best way for our industry to improve upon the initial phase of virtual events. I think in 2010, we’ll begin to see innovations that take the current metaphor of an auditorium, networking lounge, and exhibit to the next level. For example, Cisco’s recent global sales meeting provides a glimpse into the possibilities for virtual events – ZD Net’s article titled “Virtual Conferences bring big savings, demand innovation and creativity” at http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=28136&tag=content;col1. I would love to reconnect if you would like to see what we’re doing here. Talk to you soon, Cece Disclosure: InXpo powered the Virtual LegalTech virtual event. Hi Alli, How are you? I was wondering if you had stopped blogging and it’s great to know you’ve just moved. Congratulations!

I appreciate your honest feedback as it’s the best way for our industry to improve upon the initial phase of virtual events. I think in 2010, we’ll begin to see innovations that take the current metaphor of an auditorium, networking lounge, and exhibit to the next level.

For example, Cisco’s recent global sales meeting provides a glimpse into the possibilities for virtual events – ZD Net’s article titled “Virtual Conferences bring big savings, demand innovation and creativity” at http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=28136&tag=content;col1.

I would love to reconnect if you would like to see what we’re doing here. Talk to you soon,
Cece
Disclosure: InXpo powered the Virtual LegalTech virtual event.

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