What Virtual Events Have You Been Attending Over The Last Few Months?

Karen Loh, Race Director for the Malaysian Women’s Marathon (MWM)

30-Jun-20 12:00

What Virtual Events Have You Been Attending Over The Last Few Months?

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Calling 2020 a challenging year for event organisers would be an understatement. The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread cancelations and forced folks in the event and conference industry to quickly find a plan B.

But, there is a silver lining. Event planners have used their creativity and forward-thinking to move events online. This means greater accessibility and more opportunities to attend some of the biggest and best events, summits, and conferences in the world.

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