[6] Virtual events are used by organizations to deliver presentations, training, job fairs, expos, internal meetings, and sessions.
Virtual events have been widely held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which in-person gatherings have faced restrictions, prohibitions, or health and safety concerns.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of so-called global events increased, which "virtually travel the globe"[7] "with the sun from East to West".
Virtual booths, forums and designated meeting places allow participants to connect with event staff, exhibitors and sponsors, or fellow attendees using online chat, video and voice.
Participants can leverage their social network within the event to form interest groups or find like-minded individuals.
This permits attendees to return to parts of the event to see a complete session again, review content or gather additional information.
[12] A different industry example took place on 29 November 2020 when the Miss Earth 2020 was held virtually for the first time in history.