You are spot on about how we are missing the connective glue between events/activities and interactions. We are missing the relationship element that is a major pull for traditional conferences and events. This is why it is essential to evaluate and consider community platforms (not associated with Big Social) as part of your organization or association digital ecosystem. How might we build and cultivate this infrastructure at all times and not just during the lead up to or in the midst of a conference / event. For virtual events with opportunity for 1:1 or small group connection, there is GatherTown (think Zoom meets Zelda) or Remo. For multi-day conferences or events, I do like Run the World (offers engagement if you do not yet have a community platform). Rather than asking about tools, I get curious about how people are communicating and collaborating - what is holding them back? How is information accessed and shared? The 'CALM' approach came out of the many years spent trying to cultivate community in the spaces between. See: https://medium.com/@vargasl/keep-calm-not-just-carry-on-business-as-usual-6141693d28a2
You are spot on about how we are missing the connective glue between events/activities and interactions. We are missing the relationship element that is a major pull for traditional conferences and events. This is why it is essential to evaluate and consider community platforms (not associated with Big Social) as part of your organization or association digital ecosystem. How might we build and cultivate this infrastructure at all times and not just during the lead up to or in the midst of a conference / event. For virtual events with opportunity for 1:1 or small group connection, there is GatherTown (think Zoom meets Zelda) or Remo. For multi-day conferences or events, I do like Run the World (offers engagement if you do not yet have a community platform). Rather than asking about tools, I get curious about how people are communicating and collaborating - what is holding them back? How is information accessed and shared? The 'CALM' approach came out of the many years spent trying to cultivate community in the spaces between. See: https://medium.com/@vargasl/keep-calm-not-just-carry-on-business-as-usual-6141693d28a2