Serve Conference is Going Virtual! AuthorAuthorSherman LauDate publishedDateJul 2, 2020ThemeCategoriesGlobal MissionBuilding on a 37-year legacy, Mission Central is introducing the 2021 Mission Central Conference which will be a multi-streamed event focused on discipleship and mission:On June 24, 2020, Premier Horgan announced that the Province of British Columbia is approved to move to Phase 3 of its restart plan. While travel restrictions in BC are loosened and hotels are allowed to resume operating, large gatherings of people must remain at 50 people or less. With restrictions on large gatherings persisting, a viable alternative to an in-person conference in 2021 is a virtual conference, which will include features for attendees as follows:Landing page or LobbyRoom for General SessionRooms for SeminarsVirtual booth for exhibitorsRegistration for guestsSponsor ad spacesHelp deskSocial interactionGamificationWe are excited about the possibility of hosting a virtual conference and trust that we will be able to deliver a positive experience all the way through. Serve is being planned for Saturday, January 30 to Sunday, January 31, 2021, with the possibility of a Youth event on the Friday night.Please stay posted to updates and details as we move forward. Feel free to direct questions to office@missioncentral.ca.If you are interested in exhibiting, the benefits of a virtual conference for exhibitors are:Maintain connection with the Christian communityGlobal reachExtended ROI (recording exists for post-conference viewing)Strengthens brand exposure through graphics and videoAnalytics and reporting on visitsLead capture as appointments are madeSet appointments with guestsSocial interactivityDynamic platform better than a webinarContent can be accessible for up to one yearReduced travel and hotel costsPlease exhibitor inquiries, contact the Manager of Agency Collaboration at 604-524-9944 or agencies@missioncentral.ca.