Events & Meetings

Virtual events, meetings and online learning: definitions, guides and strategies

Looking for clear definitions of event and meeting formats? Find answers to questions like what is a seminar, what is a summit, what is a symposium vs. a conference, what makes a panel discussion work, and how virtual roundtables differ from traditional formats. These foundational guides are a starting point for anyone planning or attending professional events — online or in person. There's also a growing library of guides on virtual learning tools and online teaching platforms — resources for educators, trainers, L&D teams, and anyone running virtual classrooms or training sessions. Browse comparisons of virtual classroom software, guides on online teaching tools and platforms, and best practices for keeping remote learners engaged across live and asynchronous formats. Beyond definitions and tools, find in-depth resources on event marketing strategy: how to promote events on social media, write event invitation emails, secure sponsorships, plan virtual summits, and manage a post-event debrief. For day-to-day meetings, there are guides on meeting agendas, all-hands formats, icebreaker ideas, daily huddle templates, and how to keep virtual teams connected and aligned.