Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1:30 – 3 p.m. ET

 

Description

From happy hour socials to red-carpet galas, organizers in every industry are facing the same dilemma—postpone, cancel or pivot. In this session, participants will hear how one virtual event technology company is turning luncheons, tradeshows, conferences and fundraisers into one-of-a-kind browser-based experiences for up to 800 guests. Lunchpool has helped clients raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of a short luncheon and is looking forward to sharing its secret sauce with you.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to plan a virtual event that provides authentic attendee connections
  • How to get people to attend your event and stay engaged throughout in a time of rising screen fatigue
  • Tips and tricks for maximizing attendee experiences and meeting organizational goals

 

Speakers

Alex Abell
Alex Abell
Founder and CEO, Lunchpool

Getting his start as a growth marketer for brands like Verizon Wireless, Expedia, Bose and Capital One, Abell left his corporate career to create a startup when his wife was offered a faculty position at UT Knoxville in the Haslam College of Business. He has a strong vision of a more connected future where everyone feels like they belong. He is intensely focused on using tech to help people meaningfully connect. Abell now leads a fast-growing and dynamic team of virtual experience professionals who are very “particular” about bringing people together using innovative technology and event formats. His company, Lunchpool, provides a whole new way to pool resources and supporters, build more productive teams and strengthen the connections that make up thriving communities. The company provides web-based virtual events and turnkey virtual experiences with a ton of options for customization. According to clients, a Lunchpool virtual experience truly connects audiences in intentional and meaningful ways.