Resources for Event Organizers Affected by Coronavirus
As part of the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), numerous events across the globe have canceled or postponed. To help event organizers during this time of difficulty and uncertainty, industry and trade organizations have put together a variety of resources such as webinars and other guides, while event software companies also offer support and information.
This article will be updated weekly as the situation develops.
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Industry Organization & Other Resources
- BizBash Virtual Event Guide – Top Platforms, programs, and partners for virtual experiences
- Events Industry Council – Resource Page
- MPI (Meeting Professional International): Webinars, toolkit, and other resources
- PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association): Webinars and risk management resources
- IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Event): Guidelines for Organizers)
- ILEA (International Live Events Association) COVID-19 Resources
- ASAE (American Society of Association Executives™): Issue Round-up: Coronavirus Disease
- CMX: A Comprehensive List of Tips, Tools, and Examples for Event Organizers During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- The Legal Consequences of COVID-19 on Your Contracts: Force Majeure in Different Jurisdictions and Industries, and Some Practical Guidance
Software-Related
- Higher Logic offers Event Engagement™, a Free Event Community, to Organizations Dealing with the Cancellations of In-Person Events For events scheduled April 1 – December 31, 2020 [Press Release]
- 42Chat offers Rapid Response AI Chatbot at no cost for events unable to pay $500/month fee
- Discord increases Go Live streaming and screen share limit to 50 people instead of 10
- Eventbrite: Information on the coronavirus
- Toon Boom Offers Free 30-Day (March 13 – April 17) Home Use Licenses To Studios And Schools
- Square refunds subscription fees for current sellers for the month of March + Resources & New Features Coming Soon
Government Resources:
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Guidance & Loan Resources
- Small Business Relief Programs – Listed by State via Forbes
Other Resources
- Social Media Management in Times of Crisis via Buffer
- Kiva offers 0% loans up to $15,000 for up to 6 months
- Chase Resources
- American Express Working Capital
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