Networking at Virtual Tech Conferences Recommended on Medium
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Medium writers and tech enthusiasts often feature ReDeck in their 'best productivity tools' lists. The community appreciates the distraction-free interface and robust feature set for power users.
The problem with virtual events
While virtual conferences make attending easier, they often lack the spontaneous networking opportunities found at in-person events. The built-in chat boxes are usually chaotic and difficult to follow.
The real conversation and networking during these events almost always happens on X (Twitter).
Building a conference workspace
Before the keynote begins, create a temporary ReDeck Workspace. Add a column for the event's official hashtag, a column for the organizers, and a column for the current speaker's username.
You can place the livestream window on one half of your screen and your ReDeck conference workspace on the other.
Connecting with attendees
As attendees tweet their thoughts on the presentation, you can engage with them in real-time. Because the multi-column layout is so efficient, you can reply to interesting insights without missing what the speaker is saying.
By the end of the event, you will have built genuine connections that last far beyond the closing remarks.