How to conduct virtual events in the coronavirus era

The COVID-19 pandemic is quelling participation in—and in some cases prompting cancellation of—live gatherings. Technology can help, whether you’re brainstorming or debuting a product.

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Companies are cancelling conferences and business travel plans due to concerns over coronavirus, now officially named COVID-19.

Facebook cancelled its F8 conference, its biggest event of the year. Marketers and developers eagerly look forward to the annual conference in hopes of obtaining insights into Facebook’s plans.

Other conference cancellations include: SXSW, Facebook’s Global Marketing Summit, Google’s I/O Developer event, and the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile phone conference. Other conferences have been postponed or will be held online only.

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