What we do
Never have virtual experiences played such an important role in maintaining customer brand engagement.
Marrying several lifetimes of event experience and successful delivery from parent company Origination Global, with the highly relevant digital technology of our tech partners, The Virtual Event Company allows clients to continue engaging with their customers through future-facing curated solutions in the event space.
Since their inception, the terms ‘AI’ and ‘virtual’ have seemingly deflected the spotlight away from customers and onto the technology itself. It’s a trend which The Virtual Event Company believes should be corrected.
Using innovative technology as a means to deliver, we retrain the spotlight back on the customer, providing a completely bespoke solution to achieve a seamless, genuinely engaging brand experience delivered through the virtual event channel.
Whilst a different experience from physical events, the benefits of virtual events are copious: With seamless brand integration and touch points, they are cost effective for all involved, highly measurable, and pertain an appeal to a much wider audience, irrespective of geographical logistics.
The global impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has redefined the workplace, taking it out of the physical and into the virtual space. We are here to impartially assist our clients to navigate their way through this new era.
John Saunders, Founder
Our solutions
We offer a range of industry–leading and bespoke solutions in order to deliver the experience your customers and colleagues need.
We will ensure the best platform is used to deliver your event to the highest standard, at the most cost effective price, accounting for your existing systems (where relevant), and honed specifically to deliver your virtual event objectives.
We believe the customer journey begins and ends with your brand. We’ll help and advise you how to make your virtual event a seamless extension of your brand experience both within and outside of the event.
Rest assured that the solutions we provide with be secure and compliant.
The analytics behind virtual events are extensive. We will identify the most salient data types with you at the outset, and provide you with event data analysis during and after the event.
Event types
We’ll create the perfect virtual event platform for you, completely bespoke to your specific needs.
Our solutions may be tailored for many types of events, including:
- Congresses and conferences
- Trade Shows
- Product launches
- Showrooms
- Smaller bespoke events
- Internal meetings
- Award Ceremonies
- Town Halls and presentations
- Webinars
Our team
John Saunders Founder
John brings with him an impressive international network to deliver a spectrum of bespoke services across The Virtual Event Company and Origination Global. His 25 year experience encompasses high–level business development, strategic introductions, marketing communications, event management and luxury travel. Having set up and run his own businesses for over 20 years, John understands what it means to add value to your business and the organisational complexities which need managing.
Vincent Roux Partner – France
Vincent has evolved throughout his career in the sales & marketing of hospitality and events industry in France and abroad. He graduated with a MBA from the Open University in London and completed the digital cycle of HEC-Paris. After more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing development and management of international teams including Accor Hotels & Regus, Vincent has developed a recognised expertise. Passionate about his job, Vincent advocates innovation and communication as means to change organisations, taking on more and more initiatives to help them reinvent and transform their business, gain engagement and market competitiveness.
Sophie Edwards Client Services Director
Sophie has been working in the events industry for 17 years, organising events around the world for anything between 15 and several thousand people, with the highest level of quality and professionalism. Working with Origination Global since its inception, and working with John for over 11 years, Sophie’s event management skills allow our clients to relax in the safe knowledge that all needs are met and the rewards of holding a virtual event equal (or exceed) expectations.
Arvi Virdee Chief Event Technologist
Arvi is a rare breed having specialised in Event Technology, registration processes and data security for over 15 years, in virtual as well as physical events of all sizes and genres. His role in delivering the event is pivotal – starting with identification of the most efficient and cost effective event software, to assure compatibility and optimised functionality with existing business systems and processes. Having tailored systems to fit client needs, the result is a completely bespoke event technology solution delivering against specific business requirements and complexities, coupled with event data analysis.
Arvi is business fluent, understanding and delivering on often complex business objectives with communication skills which equal his system and process expertise.
Nick Paul Head of B2B Events
Nick has worked in the event industry for 25 years. His experience stretches across running exhibitions, technology conferences and also developing technology for the industry. Nick started his career in events at Reed Exhibitions where he headed up sponsorship sales on World Travel Market. He went on to run a number of exhibitions in the manufacturing sector before jumping across to organising conferences covering marketing technology; heading up shows such as Search Marketing Expo, 3D Printing, Semantic Technology Summit, Social Gaming Summit and All FaceBook Marketing.
Daniel Dozier Senior Advisor – USA
As Business Development Director, Daniel worked for a DC-based public affairs firm advising clients ranging from non-profits to multinational brands on ways to connect with constituents using technology and partnerships. He was Chief of Staff to the US Ambassador for the World Expo in Milan, Italy in 2015 and served in the same capacity at the residence of the US Ambassador to France and Monaco from 2009 through 2012 where he curated social, cultural and diplomatic events for the Embassy. Daniel worked on President Obama’s 2008 campaign as Director of International Fundraising and then served in the same role for the Inauguration in 2009 and at the Democratic National Committee.
Claire Miller Strategic Director
A strong believer in the power of the right questions, Claire works in collaboration with clients and the team identifying the most effective marketing and sales strategy behind the events to achieve meaningful and targeted engagement for maximum value.
Claire’s background is in marketing and business development where she’s created and delivered several award-winning programmes and launches specialising in embedding brand and business objectives within tailored programmes or activities.
Daniel Bull Creative Director
Daniel is a creative director working in strategic branding and communications. With over 20 years experience designing brands and experiences for a global client base across luxury, technology, fashion, music, business, educaiton and the arts, Daniel has delivered flagship projects for some of the world’s biggest and most recognized brands.
Steve Allen Production Director
Steve has been working in the conference production and AV industry for over 20 years. He provides strong production management, technical assistance and guidance on set design from conception to delivery, bringing the concept to life for everyone involved throughout. With a wealth of experience ranging from small to large conferences with multi-site exhibition areas, complex staging and AV systems, Steve is our man – guaranteeing the show runs smoothly and professionally, behind the scenes and in the production spotlight.
Susannah Crabbe Head of Administration
As one of the most efficient people we’ve ever met, Susannah helps keep us all organised and is involved in most areas for the business.
Prior to joining the team, Susannah spent many years managing a private family office in London and ran the events for a high-profile private members club. Susannah graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Psychology.
Offices
United Kingdom
7 Albert Court
Price Consort Road
London
SW7 2BJ
Tel: +44 (0) 207 101 4100
Email: [email protected]
France
C/O French Event Booster
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris
Tel: +33 (0) 6 26033832
Email: [email protected]
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