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The ICE Awards UK are calling this years’ event one of the most positive in its now 10-year history, following recognition of a ‘new kind of event standard’ at the awards. Both the organisers and the judges noticed a shift in quality, scope, reach, and creativity of events this year, and an overwhelming feeling of impetus for the wider experience industry.
Webinars have become more common in the past few years as more professionals and companies have started working remotely and maintaining flexible work arrangements. As such, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. After all, these enable businesses and professionals to interact with more people from different regions and easily market new products and services globally.
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Webinars have become more common in the past few years as more professionals and companies have started working remotely and maintaining flexible work arrangements. As such, it’s safe to say that virtual events are here to stay. After all, these enable businesses and professionals to interact with more people from different regions and easily market new products and services globally.
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