Â鶹´«Ã½ is supporting a challenge to help businesses find virtual alternatives to live events and exhibitions.
Many events and conferences have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic because of restrictions on mass gatherings, travel and face-to-face interaction.
The Department of Sports and Events Management at Â鶹´«Ã½ has partnered with digital agency , the and , and exhibition specialists to support the .Ìý
This challenge is offering businesses a platform to put forward their creative idea to encompass the benefits of an exhibition in a virtual environment.
The winner will receive a cash prize of £5,000 together with a further £5,000 investment in the idea, including the support of the teams at Great Britain Campaign and Department for International Trade.Ìý Â
Dr. Miguel Moital, Principal Academic in Events Management at Â鶹´«Ã½, said: “At this uncertain time for the exhibitions sector, creativity and innovation will play a vital role in a sustained industry recovery.
“As a leading educational provider of events management education, Â鶹´«Ã½ is delighted to partner with Prodigio and other prestigious organisations on the Exhibition Futures Challenge 2020.â€
Anyone within and outside of the events industry is invited to participate.
A briefing webinar and live Q&A session takes place on 18 May and the deadline for submitting ideas is 1 July.
To find out more, and enter the challenge, visit the .Ìý