The summit’s virtual experience:

The summit was broadcast via an elaborate and impressive online platform with graphics transporting the attendees to a virtual world on the back of a swimming turtle. Delegates were able to customise their avatars before directing them into the event. Similar to a live event, to view a talk you simply walked your avatar up to the screen in whichever world you chose to visit.

The spectacular Cardano virtual event consisted of seven thematic worlds including; Cardano World, Utility, Impact, Governance, Adoption, Catalyst, and Community. Delegates could explore these worlds live throughout and as online resources after the event.

Delegates who attended virtually were able to use the latest technology which incorporates social, video, and interactive features. The avatars allowed virtual participants to interact with one another, play games, explore the virtual world and even win prizes. They also had access to chat rooms in each world which allowed them to discuss the talk/lecture they were viewing with their peers. In many cases the presenters themselves joined the conversations to answer questions while their video presentation played, which made it exceptionally interactive.

The watch parties and the live stage experience:

Run simultaneously across multiple time zones, the watch parties varied from location to location but all included; registration and information desks, viewing areas, networking areas, refreshments, merchandise, and live entertainment. Telepresence robots were also used at the six live locations for virtual and in-person delegates to interact with speakers and the company founder, Charles Hoskinson.

Although the watch parties were built around streaming the same pre-recorded presentations as the online event, the Wyoming viewing party was also the hub. With a huge live stage and production set-up the Wyoming hub created live content and announcements that were streamed live to the site’s main stage area throughout the day.