The end of the year is fast-approaching, and with it, year-end functions and celebrations! 2020 has put us all through the wringer and the way we work, socialize and celebrate has changed — perhaps indefinitely. That doesn’t mean you can’t throw an amazing celebration! Flock Eventing Platform makes it possible for you to throw a virtual year-end function with an exciting programme and fun ways to virtually connect.

Flock Event Platform’s mobile app is jam-packed with features that make organizing your live, virtual or hybrid event seamless and simple. Our mobile app guarantees you full control over all aspects of your event — from the registration process through to evaluating your guests’ data for future events. Flock’s event app makes it possible for you to digitally curate your event on one easy-to-use, custom designed mobile application. Flock makes event management effortless and provides you with the tools to effectively manage and communicate with your guests.

Flock had the privilege of assisting MTN in hosting their 9^th annual MTN Mobile App Awards which took place on the 29^th of October 2020. The awards looked somewhat different this year, as the ceremony was entirely virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions and safety precautions. However, the event was still a huge success and was executed seamlessly and efficiently with the help of Flock Eventing Platform’s Mobile App.

Event planners and managers who run physical, virtual and hybrid events often need to manage, record and store valuable personal information about attendees, which highlights the importance of personal data security and information protection measures.

Flock Events Platform in partnership with event organisers, Event Wizards, was involved in an exciting event for EXXARO, a leading South African mining company.  The event was entirely virtual, with Flock providing EXXARO with a custom mobile app and an event page.

The event industry has changed drastically over the last few months and although it has been a particularly challenging shift, we have seen marked improvements in efficiency and scale due to the new reliance on technology and the virtual space.

Flock is no stranger to developing and executing online events. Since 2013, we have been creating seamless Event Tech experiences in more than 36 countries and have covered a myriad of events from virtual conferences to online awards ceremonies. Flock aims to optimize user engagement for every type of event we manage — whether live, virtual or hybrid.

Hybrid events are fast becoming the future of the event management industry. With COVID-19 nearly crippling the industry entirely, events companies have had to pivot 360 degrees in order to stay afloat. Online gatherings have now become common place and have resulted in major developments in virtual technology. However, with the reopening of the events industry, albeit still under social distancing restrictions, hybrid events are quickly becoming the go-to for event’s planners and have shown promising results in growing the industry to new heights.

The hard lockdown, which started in March this year, forced many businesses and event managers to transform their business model and embrace technology by offering planned events online, in a bid to stay afloat.
Eight months later, as the eventing industry is starting to reopen following an easing of lockdown restrictions, there is a glimpse of a new normal on the horizon.