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You may have heard somewhere or from someone that it will be a while until large live events could be a thing again. With so many restrictions and preventative measures to quell the effects of COVID-19 worldwide, virtual events became the new norm for the event industry. However, it soon became apparent that engaging the audience through a virtual event has been a challenge.
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