A Powerful Combination of Software + Implementation
When you combine OpenWater’s Virtual Conference Platform and IBC’s best-in-class implementation and customer care, you will have the opportunity to host a successful association virtual conference within 30 days!
Free Resources
Strategies for How to Plan a Virtual Conference
As associations have come to expect virtual events to be the focus in 2021, we thought it would be time to pass down the knowledge we have tucked away from speaking with hundreds of associations that are planning a virtual conference. This guide is based on the lesson learned from helping the associations below go virtual with their events.
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How We Work With You to Create an Amazing Virtual Conference
This guide shows you our Event Cloud in action, with over 20 pages of screenshots from associations and higher education groups that use our virtual conference platform.
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How to Plan a Hybrid Conference
We believe today that associations will find themselves planning for hybrid conferences in 2021 and a majority of associations will likely find the best value for their members with a hybrid model long term even after restrictions on gathering let up. This guide walks you through how to plan a hybrid conference.
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Event Cloud Virtual Sponsorship Prospectus
This document will detail how conference organizers can leverage our virtual conference platform to grow sponsorship revenue and participation.
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where you can download the “OpenWater Event Cloud Platform Sponsorship Prospectus”.
The Virtual Conference Framework for Associations
This guide will detail how our Virtual Conference Platform will enable your organization to create a framework that will engage members, delight sponsors, and enable meaningful networking. Inside we detail our proven approach to go virtual and host a successful association virtual conference within 30 days.
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The Virtual Conference Structure to Maximize Sponsor Revenue & Networking
This guide will map out the networking and sponsorship experiences for attendees, conference manages and sponsors. We’ve also included a simplified timeline to review the most important aspects of creating a virtual conference format that achieves results for sponsors and enables attendees to connect through a variety of networking.
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Open Water Virtual Event Cloud Platform Features
Transition to a virtual conference while retaining engaged attendees and delighting sponsors.
Virtual Session Portal
Building an event agenda has never been easier.
Fully searchable session and digital agenda for your attendees.
- On-Demand Session Library
- Mobile friendly
- Speaker bios
- Presenter downloadables (presentations etc…)
Live Stream Sessions
Live stream entire conferences or specific sessions to global audiences of any size with the leading video platform, powered by Zoom.
- HD Video and Audio: Exceptional clarity and quality for virtual and hybrid classes.
- Join anywhere, on any device
- Built-in collaboration tools: Multiple participants can share their screens simultaneously and co-annotate for a more interactive meeting.
Conference Session Manager
- Online forms to collect speaker information
- Review portal for your conference chairs
- Group abstracts and papers into multiple session types
- Collect speaker slides/presentation materials
Create Accessible Networking & Meaningful Sponsorship Engagement
- Exhibitor gallery
- Dedicated pages for sponsorship
- Automated breakout rooms
- Dedicate breakout rooms (coffee sessions) for attendees to meet presenters
- Live chat and comments on session pages for deep dives
Seamless Integrations
- Single-Sign-On to your CRM/AMS
- Restrict access to sessions from your event registration system
Support Every Step of the Way
- Migrating your conference into the session builder
- Technical guides for presenters
- Dedicated support the day of your virtual conference