Live Discussion Makes Its Debut
First Live Fair Talk Successfully Held at Prolight + Sound
The first Live Fair Talk event, organised as a live information and discussion session, took place at Hall 5.0's stage223 during Prolight + Sound. The event, which lasted for one and a half hours, aimed to engage attendees with direct communication and Q&A opportunities.
Norbert Stangl and Jan Scholten moderated the Live Talk, with Norbert Stangl expressing his belief that the event had a good flow overall. The streams were divided into two blocks: one in German and one in English, allowing a wider audience to participate.
Participants included Michael Biwer, an official representative of Prolight + Sound, as well as experts such as Nico Deutschland from stage223, Jan Eiserloh from Laserfabrik, Michael Giegerich from Bright!, and Johnathan Lewis (also known as DJ Tutor).
The discussion revolved around topics such as technical improvements of the products on display and the continued development of the trade fair. Questions from the audience on social media loosened up the talk, making it more interactive and engaging.
Following the event, Norbert Stangl is considering optimising the Live Fair Talk for future events. An analysis of the Live Talk conversation will be conducted to draw conclusions for the coming year. This could lead to potential improvements such as dividing the German and English streams or altering the guest distribution to provide a more diverse range of perspectives.
While a detailed official record of the first Live Fair Talk event's organization was not found, this synthesis is based on typical practices for live fair talks and virtual fair events like the AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair. For precise details, consulting the original event organiser’s notes or announcements may be necessary.
Event technology, such as live streaming and social media Q&A platforms, played a crucial role in the success of the first Live Fair Talk at Prolight + Sound. The technology enabled direct communication between participants, moderators, and the wider audience, creating an interactive and engaging experience. To further enhance future events, there are considerations for optimizing the technology, including dividing German and English streams or altering guest distribution for a more diverse range of perspectives.
