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A conference venue vs. a webinar

30 March 2011 08h30 | Ekudeni

Business meetings come in many shapes, sizes and forms and because of this there are a variety of ways to conduct them. However, some methods are still better than others when it comes to the quality of the conference.

Webinars (online seminars using different software and tools) have become a popular alternative to face- to- face meetings at a conference venue. Whether international or not, webinars lack a number of things that conferences, hosted with all attendees in the same room, still offer.

Instructor is little more than just a voice on the phone line
Instructor cannot determine level of understanding (can’t see expressions)
No communication between participants (no brainstorming etc)
Skill refinement and practicing is limited
Participants easily distracted by activity around them
Doing other things whilst giving limited attention to seminar
Learning style might not be ideal for all participants
No direct interaction

These disadvantages may leave people with unresolved questions, confusion and an unclear message. However convenient webinars may be, they certainly lack the energy and involvement that face- to- face conferences, hosted in one venue, provide.

Finding the right conference venue

Finding a conference venue is an important decision that will assist in making a conference a meaningful experience for all delegates. Being in the same room provides many advantages to both the presenter and those taking part in the conference.

Eye contact
Delegates have the opportunity to ask questions at various points
Encourages debate and conversation
No external distractions
Body language assists in understanding
Delegates are focused on the presentation

Hiring a conference venue allows companies to make use of the state- of- the- art visual and audio equipment that is made available. This often assists in creating an interesting and interactive presentation that in- turn, provides a deeper understanding to participants through provided examples etc.

Ekudeni, situated in Muldersdrift offers companies a variety of conference venues on the rural- urban fringe. This allows delegates to enjoy the quiet whilst being within close proximity to city life.

Visit www.ekudeni.co.za

The 6 on- site conference venues can be set up to best suit the conference requirements. With seating for between 6 and 700 people, Ekudeni is more than equipped to host various types of conferences.

Modern AV equipment
Packages available
Accommodation available
Experienced managers to handle conference

For more information on booking a conference venue, contact Ekudeni on 011 021 2186 or 082 449 3669

Email info@ekudeni.co.za

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