A CASE STUDY
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THE CHALLENGE
Events during the COVID-19 pandemic
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THE SOLUTION
Live Virtual & Hybrid Events
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THE RESULT
90+ successful events with thousands of viewers (and counting!)
The Challenge
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (GVBOT) has been recognized as Western Canada’s leading business association since 1887. GVBOT operates one of the largest events platforms in the country putting on over 100 events a year, encouraging learning, networking, and providing a stage for national and international thought leaders to enlighten B.C.’s business leaders. At the on-set of COVID-19, these events were halted and GVBOT needed a solution to keep their members engaged. After experimenting with Zoom, GVBOT found that it was lacking the production value needed to keep members engaged. That’s where we came in.
Bridgitte Anderson speaking to CEO of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Robin Silvester during a virtual live event.
Kory Wilson speaking with Regional Chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, Terry Teegee during a virtual live event.
Mike Meneer, CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, speaking at a hybrid live event.
A hybrid live event.
Mike Meneer, CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, speaking at a hybrid live event
Hon. Chrystia Freeland, the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, speaking to Bridgitte Anderson at a hybrid live event.
Hon. Chrystia Freeland, the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, remotely speaking with Bridgitte Anderson during a virtual live event.
The Solution
Using specialized software, we are able to create a seamless experience for both our clients and speakers in virtual and hybrid events. This allows the Board of Trade to connect with more speakers within Greater Vancouver and around the world, overcoming travel barriers. Virtual Events ensure Board of Trade members can access the event from their home or office, and still participate and interact with speakers by asking live questions using the online platform.
“Stu and the team at Oh Boy Productions were instrumental in our transition to a virtual events model at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their knowledge and expertise allowed us to build an unrivalled virtual and hybrid platform that connected guests and speakers from across the region and, beyond that, ensured our members had access to decision makers at a critical time.”
- Bridgitte Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
The Result
Thousands of viewers have been able to connect virtually to view online events, and with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, members can now choose to attend virtually OR in-person. Our partnership with GVBOT has only continued to grow as restrictions are lifted, proving the importance and value of hybrid events as an essential tool for keeping members engaged.
