In April 2022, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) held its 47th National Convention, gathering professionals together from across the country to promote growth and showcase a diverse range of construction methods and services. As a hybrid event for the first time, it was supported by the dedicated VX Events platform and event expertise of Pico’s Global-Link MP, the official event management partner.
From utilising its dedicated VX Events virtual platform to managing on-site programme elements, Global-Link MP provided a wide range of hybrid support services to help connect visitors online with the on-the-ground event.
The online visitor experience included a specially designed ‘Plenary Hall’ whose design echoed that of the physical event venue. Once inside, visitors could enter any of four online meeting rooms and watch the live event stream via Zoom. Other clickable event areas included the ‘CONEX Hall’, featuring a live broadcast of the CONEX building and construction expo; the Arkilympics, which showed the event’s TikTok challenge entries; plus an introduction to the event programme and speakers, messages from special guests, a SIBOL store for convention souvenirs, assessment and evaluation forms, and certificates.
At the physical venue, Global-Link MP provided lighting, LED walls, a full four-camera livestreaming set-up, and a dedicated production team to manage the three-day convention programme, including the fellowship parties held every night.
Online participants using Zoom were able to participate in forums and games, and periodically appeared onscreen at the physical venue so that in-person attendees could also see them.