In many respects they’re the lifeblood of industry: business conferences, either for one organization or many, have been the parlor room of thoughtful exchange of ideas for as long as modern business has existed. But as more information about the coronavirus emerges, it’s becoming likely that many of these mainstays of commerce will not be returning once a vaccine is found. Virtual meetings are the new normal.
“The semi-anonymous nature o the Internet is a great equalizer,” one virtual conference organizer said. “You lose the intimidating factor of walking up to someone.” Courtesy USA Today.