Everybody is talking about hybrid meetings but where do you begin? Most of us start with the budget, but if you’ve never produced a hybrid meeting what do you need? Our special guest, Shayna Moskowitz, the  Director of Meetings and Event Technology with Part 2 Events (part2events.com), breaks down the items that every planner should consider and some of the things she’d have on her “unlimited budget” event. Amanda bails out partway through to make Darryl feel more paranoid and our guests from MPI-Potomac’s ReConEx conference ask some great questions.

TAKEAWAYS

1: Set your event goals up before anything else and stick to them with every decision

2: When budgeting for hybrid, think about both audiences and each unique experience.

3: Budget not only for the content but consider the exhibits and networking as well

4: Think about how to work additional sponsorship opportunities into your budget (interview desk, mobile app/event platform)

5: Can you expand your typical audience with the virtual side or use their in-person experience to sell memberships/upgrades?

Links Mentioned on the Show

PCMA Foundation: https://foundation.pcma.org/

Meeting Industry Fund: http://www.themeetingsindustryfund.org/

Our guests are sponsored by Bright Box Bakery (brightboxbakery.com)