There are five takeaways to consider when planning a virtual learning event: Less is more, encourage the exchange of ideas between students, have a good balance of speakers and educators, find out what the audience really need to know, and make sessions available on-demand.

Youngsan University's Ph.D. candidate Hwajeong Lee looks at how the transition to virtual has affected the MICE industry (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) in South Korea and China and how the use of technology has changed as a result.

How do we move into the virtual world as we prepare ourselves for this "new normal"? By adapting our skills and knowledge, we can bring people together virtually and continue to drive audience engagement.