How global conferences are using tech to stay in business

The boss of the New York Distance Learning Association always takes advantage of the opportunity to expand his network of contacts.

“To bond with other people in your space, that’s always great,” he says. “Conferences are a rich environment to connect with people.”

But when lockdowns rippled across the world in 2020, conferences, trade shows and conventions were forced to shut down their physical events and either cancel them outright or provide an online version where attendees could view talks and panel discussions.

So Mr Capone signed up for Collision at Home, an online format of the popular tech and startup conference Collision, which he had previously attended in person in New Orleans.

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