--- title: Planning Your Virtual Event E-Book | 6Connex Event Technology Platform description: Download the 6Connex e-book to learn how to plan your virtual or hybrid event, from beginning, to live-day, to after your event is complete. image: https://info.6connex.com/hubfs/Playbook-for-Virtual-Event_COVER.png --- [![logo](https://info.6connex.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/logo.svg)](https://www.6connex.com/) - Products - Platform - [Pricing](https://www.6connex.com/pricing/) - Solutions - About Us - Resources [See 6C In Action](https://www.6connex.com/about-us/virtual-event-experience/) [Book A Demo](https://www.6connex.com/request-demo/) # The 6Connex Playbook to Planning Your Virtual Event ![](https://info.6connex.com/hubfs/Playbook-for-Virtual-Event_COVER.png) ### GET YOUR FREE COPY Virtual and [hybrid events](https://www.6connex.com/hybrid-events/) have become an integral component of the corporate marketing mix. Gone are traditional boundaries, such as event size and location, which means events can attract a wider audience, engage a broader panel of speakers and sponsors, and present a deeper content agenda.  If you’re an event planner and thinking about “going virtual” for the first time, the sheer number of options a virtual event presents may feel overwhelming. Not to worry! Many of our customers find their way to us because they’re “paralyzed by possibility,” and we’ve created this virtual event playbook to help ensure success, with suggestions and tips across all types of virtual events, regardless of industry or use case. ### In this e-book, you’ll learn about: - Virtual and hybrid events, and which one suits your organization best - How to plan for your virtual event - The three phases of virtual events ### During the pre-event phase, you’ll learn: - How to choose a virtual event platform provider - How to create an event agenda - How to generate your audience - How to offer sponsorship packages - How to build your reports - & More ### During the live-day phase, you’ll learn: - How to animate your event - How to poll your audience - How to integrate social media - How to hold contests and giveaways - How to staff smartly - How to schedule activities - & More ### During the post-event phase, you’ll learn: - How to collect and analyze event data - How to achieve a solid follow-up plan - How to leverage your virtual event platform for perpetual engagement - How to continue to promote your on-demand content - & More Virtual events are not the same as physical events…they’re a rich, interactive, and multi-faceted marketing tool that are as complex and daunting as they are valuable. Download our e-book below to learn how to plan your virtual or hybrid event today! ## You Might Also Like: [Event Planning & Management](https://info.6connex.com/guides/tag/event-planning-management) 18 min read | February 21, 2025 ## [How to Build a Seamless Event Registration Process](https://info.6connex.com/blog/how-to-build-a-seamless-event-registration-process) Event registration isn’t just about filling out a form — it’s the first real interaction your attendees have with your event. It sets the tone, builds anticipation, and, if... [Read More](https://info.6connex.com/blog/how-to-build-a-seamless-event-registration-process) [Event Planning & Management](https://info.6connex.com/guides/tag/event-planning-management) 20 min read | January 17, 2025 ## [From Chaos to Clarity: Best Practices for Event Communication Strategy](https://info.6connex.com/blog/from-chaos-to-clarity-best-practices-for-event-communication-strategy) Smooth communication is the foundation of any well-organized event. From corporate conferences and virtual trade shows to team-building retreats, the flow of information... [Read More](https://info.6connex.com/blog/from-chaos-to-clarity-best-practices-for-event-communication-strategy) [Event Technology & Trends](https://info.6connex.com/guides/tag/event-technology-trends) 20 min read | January 9, 2025 ## [AI for Event Managers: How Smart Tools Simplify Event Planning](https://info.6connex.com/blog/ai-for-event-managers-how-smart-tools-simplify-event-planning) AI is now fast-tracked into the event management scenario, changing the way events are planned, promoted, and executed. It helps event managers do less while achieving more... [Read More](https://info.6connex.com/blog/ai-for-event-managers-how-smart-tools-simplify-event-planning) [![Logo 6Connex](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Logo-6Connex-qacan9qa2ax0f034m5ss2x9szb6pih0thc03ojbleu.png "Logo 6Connex")![Logo 6Connex](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Logo-6Connex-qacan9qa2ax0f034m5ss2x9szb6pih0thc03ojbleu.png "Logo 6Connex")](https://www.6connex.com/) ## Innovate | Engage | Evolve 6Connex is the leading provider of in-person, hybrid, and virtual event technology for enterprises worldwide. Our cloud-based product portfolio includes event management tools, in-person event apps, virtual venues, webinars, learning management, and more.  From internal meetings to large scale conferences, we allow you to engage and transform big ideas into real-world results. ### Products [Webinars](https://www.6connex.com/product/webinars/) [Launch](https://www.6connex.com/product/launch/) [Rise](https://www.6connex.com/product/rise/) [Soar](https://www.6connex.com/product/soar/) [Pricing](https://www.6connex.com/product/) ### Platform [In-Person](https://www.6connex.com/platform/in-person/) [Hybrid](https://www.6connex.com/platform/hybrid-events/) [Virtual](https://www.6connex.com/platform/virtual-venues/) [Engagement Tools](https://www.6connex.com/platform/engagement-tools/) [Mobile Apps](https://www.6connex.com/product/mobile-event-apps/) [Sustainability](https://www.6connex.com/sustainability/) ### Solutions [Sales & Marketing](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/marketing-sales/) [Events](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/virtual-event-planning-services/) [HR & Communications](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/hr-recruitment/) [Education & Training](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/education-training/) [Media, Entertainment, PR](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/pr-media-entertainment/) [Non-Profits](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/non-profit-organizations/) [Virtual Office](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/remote-virtual-office/) [Retail & Commerce](https://www.6connex.com/solutions/retail-commerce/) ### Resources [6C Blog](https://info.6connex.com/blog?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [Press & News](https://info.6connex.com/news?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [Ebooks & Guides](https://info.6connex.com/guides?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [Case Studies](https://info.6connex.com/case-studies?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [Webinars & Videos](https://info.6connex.com/videos?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [Social Wall](https://www.6connex.com/resources/socialwall/) [6C FAQs](https://www.6connex.com/faq/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/6connex/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/6connex/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeEventTechnologySolution) [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/6Connex) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/6Connex) [Legal & Terms of Use](https://www.6connex.com/legal/?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [ADA Compliance](https://www.6connex.com/ada-compliance/?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) Copyright © 2023 6Connex. All Rights Reserved. ### Contact Us [sales@6connex.com](mailto:sales@6connex.com) 425 Soledad St. Suite #500 San Antonio, TX 78205 1.800.395.4702 Australia: +61.2.72294013 Brazil: +55.11.4375.3555 United Kingdom: +44.20.37447284 United States: +1.210.890.5769 ### Accolades ![G2 Badge, Best Support Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/LeadRetrieval_BestSupport_Small-Business_QualityOfSupport-1.svg) ![G2 Badge, Easiest to Do Business WIth Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/EventNetworkingandMatchmaking_EasiestToDoBusinessWith_Mid-Market_EaseOfDoingBusinessWith.svg) ![G2 Badge, Leader Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/AudienceResponse_Leader_Leader-2.svg) ![G2 Badge, Leader Americas Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/AudienceResponse_Leader_Americas_Leader-1.svg) ![G2 Badge, High Performer Mid-Market Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/AudienceResponse_HighPerformer_Mid-Market_HighPerformer-1.svg) ![G2 Badge, High Performer Europe Winter 2024](https://staging6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/AudienceResponse_HighPerformer_Europe_HighPerformer-1.svg) ![G2 Badge, Users Love Us](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/UsersLoveUs.svg) [![View all of our G2 badges on G2.com](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/G2-AndMoreBadge.svg)](https://www.g2.com/products/6connex/reviews) ![SaaSworthy Most Popular Software Company in Virtual Events Q1 2021](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/SaaSworthy_Most_Popular_Virtual_Events_Top_10_Q1_2021-WHITE.png) ![SaaSworthy Fastest Growing Software Company in Virtual Events Q1 2021](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/SaaSworthy_Fastest_Growing_Virtual_Events_Top_10_Q1_2021-WHITE.png) ![Users Love 6Connex on Slashdot](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/users-love-us-new-white.svg) ![Customers Love 6Connex on SourceForge](https://dev6co.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/customers-love-us-white.svg) [![6Connex BBB Business Review](https://seal-austin.bbb.org/seals/blue-seal-200-42-bbb-1000200283.png)![6Connex BBB Business Review](https://seal-austin.bbb.org/seals/blue-seal-200-42-bbb-1000200283.png)](https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/san-antonio/profile/computer-software/6connex-0825-1000200283/#sealclick) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/6connex/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/6connex/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeEventTechnologySolution) [Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/6Connex) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/6Connex) [Legal & Terms of Use](https://www.6connex.com/legal/?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) [ADA Compliance](https://www.6connex.com/ada-compliance/?__hstc=51647990.f8df7b3ce006fa9707b7a66d65f29c69.1691414987854.1696009115685.1696226813517.38&__hssc=51647990.4.1696226813517&__hsfp=1068351107) Copyright © 2023 6Connex. All Rights Reserved. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "6Connex Team", "url" : "https://info.6connex.com/guides/author/6connex" }, "dateModified" : "2022-06-14T22:34:31.077Z", "datePublished" : "2021-10-11T15:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Planning Your Virtual Event E-Book | 6Connex Event Technology Platform", "image" : [ "https://info.6connex.com/hubfs/Playbook-for-Virtual-Event_COVER.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://info.6connex.com/guides/virtual-event-planning-playbook", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3418959/6C%20New%20Logo.png" }, "name" : "6Connex" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "6Connex Team" }, "dateModified" : "June 14, 2022, 10:34:31 PM", "datePublished" : "2021-10-11 15:00:00", "description" : "Download the 6Connex e-book to learn how to plan your virtual or hybrid event, from beginning, to live-day, to after your event is complete.", "headline" : "The 6Connex Playbook to Planning Your Virtual Event", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://info.6connex.com/hubfs/Playbook-for-Virtual-Event_COVER.png" }, "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://info.6connex.com/guides/virtual-event-planning-playbook", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3418959/6C-Final-Logo_blue.png" }, "name" : "6Connex" } } ```