NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children)
Education / Medical
Virtual Event
2021
NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children) is a UK-based organisation dedicated to supporting professionals working with children and young people with language impairments. Their annual conference serves as a pivotal platform for sharing research, best practices, and fostering professional development among educators, speech and language therapists, and related specialists.
In 2020, the unforeseen challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a swift transition from a traditional in-person gathering to a fully virtual conference. Recognizing the importance of maintaining the conference’s integrity and reach, NAPLIC partnered with Stream7 to deliver a seamless virtual experience.
The primary goals for the virtual conference included:
Ensuring uninterrupted delivery of high-quality content to a dispersed audience.
Facilitating interactive sessions, including live Q&As and discussions.
Maintaining the conference’s professional atmosphere and branding in a virtual environment.
Providing technical support to speakers and attendees unfamiliar with virtual platform.
Stream7 collaborated closely with NAPLIC to design and execute a virtual conference that mirrored the engagement and professionalism of their traditional events.
We selected a robust virtual event platform capable of hosting multiple sessions, integrating live and pre-recorded content, and supporting interactive features such as polls and Q&A segments. The platform was customised to reflect NAPLIC’s branding, ensuring a cohesive experience for attendees.
Recognising that many speakers were new to virtual presentations, we provided comprehensive support, including:
Technical rehearsals to familiarise speakers with the platform.
Guidelines on best practices for virtual presentations.
Real-time assistance during sessions to address any technical issues.
The conference featured a mix of live and pre-recorded sessions. Stream7 managed the scheduling, playback, and transition between sessions to ensure a smooth experience for attendees.
The virtual NAPLIC conference was met with positive feedback from both attendees and organizers. Key achievements included:
High attendance rates, with participants joining from various regions.
Active engagement during sessions, evidenced by robust participation in Q&As and discussions.
Minimal technical disruptions, thanks to proactive support and planning.
Extended reach, as the virtual format allowed individuals who might not have attended in person to participate.
Stream7 specialises in delivering high-quality virtual and hybrid event solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re transitioning from a physical event or starting anew, our team ensures a seamless experience for both organizers and attendees.
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As a small charity who run a face to face national conference we were blindsided when the COVID-19 travel restrictions struck. We thought that our conference was doomed, but thanks to the support from Stream7 and their guidance we were able to run a very successful online conference.
The team at Stream7 were amazingly responsive and led us step by step through the process. The feedback from our conference delegates has been extremely positive. We cannot rate Stream7 highly enough.
