Transition to virtual — Kelly Stoetzel, Head of Conferences, TED

In this episode, Jay and Kelly Stoetzel, Head of Conferences at TED, talk about how to pivot from an in-person event to a virtual one— and how there are limitless opportunities for experimentation in a virtual landscape. Tune in to hear about the practical framework of TED2020 and how the team brought special moments of interaction to life! 2:09 - A description of the structure and programming of TED2020 4:52 - Methods of fostering virtual interaction 14:23 - How an event host’s role has shifted in the transition to virtual 20:23 - How music and interstitials add value to the attendee experience 25:09 -The challenges of TED2020 and the TED’s plans for the future 30:57 - How virtual events allow the flexibility and freedom to innovate