Event management is a dynamic field that combines traditional project management ideas with cutting-edge technical advancements. To successfully plan events, one must constantly innovate and stand out. The event management industry has undergone a significant amount of change when compared to one or two decades ago. These changes are attributable to the outbreak of coronavirus in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on practically every element of human life since it began in the year 2020. Activities that require human gatherings have been cancelled, postponed, or held entirely virtually. In addition to the lack of face-to-face interaction, people have increasingly used virtual environments online, which have benefits such as more inclusion and accessibility, as well as a reduction in carbon emissions. On the other hand, new internet technologies cannot completely replace live events. Meetings in person offer new opportunities for socialization and are immune to issues with poor internet connectivity. They also create room for exchange of ideas, networking and new collaborations. In order to maintain these actions, a hybrid model for events management might be a solution that combines physical and virtual components. Virtual meetings would be most helpful for individuals who are unable to attend in person owing to the restrictions, while participants are free to pick their manner of participation. Meetings should include some in-person arrangements with full consideration of safety and preventative measures. This innovative method of event management can be taken into account as a component of a resilience system that was previously ignored and should become a standard practice within the scientific community.
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