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18 reasons why the industry loves live events - AV1

Written by Andrew Crook | Aug 24, 2022 3:23:51 PM

Events are magic. Sharing ideas, making connections, learning, career progression, self-improvement… whatever your reason for producing or attending, we can all agree on one thing. We love live events ❤️

We recently asked ‘What’s the one thing you love most about live events’ and here’s what the industry had to say.

1. Chelsea Wemyss, Wise Connections

The moment at the end of the show where you get to sigh in relief that its all over and then think “wow” we really pulled it off!

2. Andrea Uzelac, Museum of Contemporary Art
3. Cara Coughy, Ke Creative

The opportunity to meet and connect with all of the attendees, presenters , and other stakeholders that contribute to bringing it all together.

4. Judi O’Sullivan, Cubic Transportation Systems

When the attendees arrive the look of delight / enjoyment / amazement. Worth all those nervous moments.

5. Ann Ip, Breakthrough Victoria 

Conference venues.

6. Kai Adamson, Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley

How organic they are! Even if something goes not quite to plan on the night, we have the ability on the spot to make a wow moment and create magic from it. It often ends up being better than the original plan!

7. Keith Wootton, AV1
8. Orlaith Murphy, Conference Design

Getting to interact with a variety of different people with different stories back grounds and points of view.

9. Derek Wiseman, Australian Communications & Media Authority

The spontaneity and possibility of what can happen, which makes the experience unique.

10. Anna Magill, AUB Group

True connection. Virtual cannot match the atmosphere, vibe and personal connections that one makes and experiences at live event.

11. Natalie Meredith, Beyond Television Productions 

Getting away and having a break from the office – you always leave a better person than you were when you went there. Also the exposure in potentially meeting new clients, friends or business partners & the great networking opportunities that you can really only do in person.

12. Andrea Pollard, Lowy Institute for International Policy

Human Interaction. In a world of digital events there is nothing like being in a room full of people where you can feel and see emotion.

13. Keith Harwood, Inspire Speakers
14. Mike Lihou, Australian Institute of Project Management

Seeing the smiles on peoples faces as they enter the venue and are wowed by the incredible set-up and feel the energy of the event.

15. Shaun Daws, Arinex

Interacting with real, 3D people!

16. Ashleigh Moore, LinkedIn

Reconnection. After 2 years of covid, reconnecting with people face to face can’t be beaten!

17. Kelly McCarthy, Bastion Agency

That they are live!!!

18. Brooke Perry, AV1