In-person meetups are on pause until further notice. The community used to host many offline events, and we hope to get back there once it's safe.
Here's a guide that can help with virtual events:
Benefits of hosting a virtual event
Accessible - Anyone can join regardless of their location. Plus, you may have a recording afterward for anyone who'd like to watch at a later point. Easy to set up - It's relatively quick to set up an online event if you have the right tools. Scalable - For public events, an unlimited number of people can join. Examples
Below are a few examples of events and webinars from August 2020:
Tools we recommend
: you can use Zoom video calls for up to 100 people in one room. : this platform is great for public events with 1-3 speakers. You can also stream Crowdcast directly to your YouTube channel. You are not required to use these tools - they're just recommendations!
Setting up
Pick a format for your event. Having a "co-pilot" can be very helpful - consider bringing someone else on board to host with you. Invite a speaker to give a talk. For a smaller crowd of 1-30 people, we'd recommend using Zoom. However, if you're looking to broadcast this to an audience larger than 30 people, give Crowdcast a go.
Here are some potential topics - but the content is totally up to you!
Knowledge management for startups Building an operating system for your company Inspiring creativity and thought Building a second brain and PARA Creating your morning workflow Building your personal wiki Ramp up your learning habits Coding and design processes Computing pioneers and history Self improvement, personal growth Documentation for fast growing startups Modern education, alternative teaching systems How to manage your finances Managing a creator schedule (YouTube, Newsletters, etc) Workshop & skill building Teach your community something new.
Here are a number of ideas for you:
Building a no code website Creating a knowledge base from scratch Digital organization workshop Simplification and unification of your tooling systems Advanced formulas in Notion How to build a beautiful resume Show & tell from the attendees This works best for audiences of 5-30 people using Zoom.
Ask each attendee to share something live. That could include their Notion setup, something they've built recently, a custom template, or anything else you come up with. The goal here is learn from each other, ask questions and get inspired.
Choose the tool you'd like to use. This depends on the format and size of the crowd. Before
Send out an email blast to your contacts. Reach out to other groups to promote (i.e. a design community, productivity group) Post on Twitter, Instagram and other social networks. to our team so we can help! Take a practice run ahead of time. Make sure you know how the tools you're using work. Double check your speakers and microphone ahead of time. Send instructions beforehand to any speakers presenting. During
Make sure you're in a quiet place with good internet. If you have a set schedule, watch the clock. Make sure anyone speaking has a good microphone connection. After
Follow up with attendees. Include any resources, links, or products mentioned during the event. Ask for feedback. Here's an example . We'd recommend using Typeform for this. Post about the event on Twitter and tag . More resources
📌 to the community calendar. Questions? Send us a note and we'll get right back to you.
