Virtual Event Planning
Virtual event management for meetings, conferences and more
BDI Events offers full-service virtual event planning with a specialty in live-streamed conferences, fundraisers and meetings. Our team ensures your online event is engaging, top-quality and seamless. BDI’s expertise in virtual event management allows us to creatively and strategically oversee all facets of your gathering, from the technology to interactivity to analytics.
Hosting a virtual event has become a vital engagement tool that’s crucial to an organization’s viability. The pandemic and social distancing sent this into overdrive. BDI’s team of virtual event planning pros taps into decades of experience to help you host a truly one-of-a-kind event.
Engage. Excite. Educate.
Types of Online Events
Virtual Fundraiser
Online Auction
Online Training
Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event Services
As a highly experienced virtual event company, BDI Events offers a comprehensive suite of services to produce and manage your next online event.
Virtual Event Platform Recommendations & Build-Out
Maximizing Raising Funds via a Virtual Fundraiser, Silent Auction, Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities
Speaker Management & Technical Training
Schedule Coordination & Management
Attendee Management & Registration
Interactive Networking Ideas
E-Marketplace & Exhibit Hall Possibilities
Program & Schedule Design for the Virtual Events World
Consultation on Interactive Capabilities for Event Attendees
Program & Day-of Management
Post-Event Recordings, Analytics & Attendee Follow-Up
The Benefits of Virtual Events
Expanded Reach
Guests can easily and comfortably join the virtual event from anywhere around the world through the power of online connectivity.
Lower Costs
A virtual event can mean avoiding rental fees, lodging costs and travel costs for stakeholders, speakers and guests.
More Engagement
With the right content and creativity, virtual events can be more interactive and engaging, which can translate into better ROI.
Virtual events allow your audience to enjoy and interact with your organization on a local or even global level -- and all from the comfort of their home. They also provide a unique and exciting opportunity to develop new creative content to engage and delight your attendees.
Virtual Event Planning Case Studies
NetHope Global Summit
Event Purpose
This 5-day virtual global event hosted attendees from 83 countries and was translated into 3 languages. The event focused on connecting leaders across sectors to network, learn and collaborate on technology infrastructures and efficiencies for the NGOs of the world. Attendees included nonprofit CEOs, chief information executives, senior-level IT experts, and private sector technology companies. Together, they participated in daily general sessions, breakout sessions, discussion groups, networking segments and workshops.
Event Attendance
1300 attendees around the world
Mizkan
Event Purpose
We worked with global food brand Mizkan to create a virtual holiday party for their team members throughout the Midwest and around the globe. This festive virtual event was designed to be interactive, memorable and show appreciation for a successful year of company growth as a result of their team’s hard work.
In advance of the event, attendees received custom gift boxes filled with recipe cards, a cookbook, cooking supplies and cocktail kits. The event featured a cooking demo by celebrity chef Katie Chin, plus epic raffles and prizes. The event was hosted by Chicagoland TV personality Steve Dolinsky.
Event Attendance
350 attendees around the world
Centers for Spiritual Living: Re-Imagine Summit
Event Purpose
The Centers for Spiritual Living’s Re-Imagine Summit featured prominent leaders in the spiritual community. They gathered virtually and discussed post-pandemic best practices and recommendations for reopening churches around the world. It kicked off with a special talk by US Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams. The online event provided training for members of a global association. It was also a profitable endeavor for the organization.
Event Attendance
1000 attendees
Cheers to 30 Years, Teach for America Los Angeles
Event Purpose
This 1-night virtual gala celebrated Teach for America Los Angeles' 30th Anniversary. Featuring a mix of live speakers as well as pre-recorded content and guests, this 1-hour live-streamed show celebrated the outstanding work of TFA's history in the LA community. In addition to celebrity guests, a live text-to-pledge opportunity and alumni speakers, the evening also featured an at-home, pre-event wine, beer and gin tasting. All ticket purchasers also received a pre-event branded gift box.
Event Attendance
~400 attendees
KIPP SoCal Public Schools: Museum of KIPP Art (MOKA)
Event Purpose
This 2-day online art auction and showcase highlighted the original artwork of KIPP SoCal Public Schools students. After pivoting to a virtual gala and auction because of Covid, the organization saw record engagement and participation, raising $40,000 more than 2019's in-person event. Festivities included a 2-day virtual art auction and a pre-recorded, fully edited 20-minute program with remarks from students, teachers, alumni, board members and the CEO.
Event Attendance
1400 registered attendees across the US who watched the online pre-program and/or bid on the student art for sale
Justice First Gala, Alliance for Justice
Event Purpose
This virtual gala took place as a Zoom webinar and featured guest speakers, including Bradley Whitford, Phreet Bharara, Heather McGhee, Senator Sherrod Brown and Joyce White Vance. Post-event, attendees could go into virtual breakout rooms for more intimate discussions hosted by organization board members, with an appearance by the President & CEO.
Event Attendance
~400 attendees
