Spiceworks Ziff Davis circulates agenda for annual event with tech-rich sessions; global networking opportunities; greater scale and reach for brand exposure; engagement surpassing that of historically in-person event
AUSTIN, Texas – July 29, 2021 – Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD) recently announced a first look at the full agenda and speaking sessions to be featured at SpiceWorld Virtual 2021. The 14th annual, three-day virtual event will kick-off September 27th, featuring 45+ tech-focused sessions, innovative networking opportunities, keynote sessions from thought leaders like Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak, and the chance to engage with the biggest brands in tech.
As SWZD continues to refine the agenda for their “must-attend” conference, the expectation increases for SpiceWorld Virtual 2021 to surpass the 7,000+ registrants that attended SpiceWorld Virtual in 2020.
Admission is free-of-charge with on-demand content, allowing attendees the ability to take part from anywhere around the world. Registrants include a broad range of decision-makers:
- Varying company sizes from small to mid-market and large enterprises
- Across 26+ industries (e.g., IT Services, Education, Nonprofit, Manufacturing)
- From 120+ countries including USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India
Tech brands with a sponsored virtual booth will showcase their offerings, put-on exclusive interactive product demos, and share their thoughts on the state of tech. In addition to the experience itself, attendees will have access to view session recordings on-demand and to download digital assets from the sessions and/or virtual booths.
Strategic Networking and Breakout Sessions Remain Priority
In June 2021, SWZD revealed Apple Co-founder, Steve Wozniak as keynote speaker, offering attendees an inimitable opportunity to sit “front row” during his fireside chat with SWZD Global General Manager, Richard Jalichandra. And as the agenda continues to grow, so do the opportunities for IT pros to stay abreast of the latest in tech. Aside from Steve’s can’t-miss session, sponsors like Microsoft, Backblaze, and Cisco will share best practices across industries and trending tech topics (e.g., workplace strategies for the remote era, cybersecurity risks in 2021).
IT pros will also be happy to hear that they can interact with brands through in-booth chat boxes, one-on-one meetings, and direct Q&A within product demos. With a multitude of customizations available to virtual booths, IT pros will have access to the solutions they have been researching in real-time and takeaway informational assets for reference post-event.
For the IT pros that need to “skip class” so-to-speak, SWZD will release daily event recap emails that highlight what each day entailed. Registrants can join select sessions or one of the many activities weaved throughout keynotes for attendees to unwind and enjoy, such as a virtual mixology masterclass, stretching and wellness breaks, live music breaks, and more.
Virtual Space Optimized for Sponsor and Attendee Engagement
SpiceWorld Virtual continues to offer a space that cultivates knowledge amongst the IT community and drives brand awareness for tech brands seeking exposure — without the “forced-fun” environment seen at other IT conferences. Offering four tiers of sponsorship, SWZD invites vendors and buyers alike to engage in a way that suits their needs and preferences.
Sponsors at any level will have their own virtual booth with the ability to upload marketing resources, an in-booth chatbox for more engagement, and post-event exposure.
More exclusive sponsorship tiers offer speaking sessions, allowing brands to address the common challenges IT pros face today and highlight solutions and strategies to alleviate these pain points. Each speaking session includes an on-demand recording post-event, extending the reach and shelf life of content relevant to IT pros. These offerings also include a variety of capabilities to optimize the event, such as SWZD intent data layering, in-booth demos, and featured promotion by SWZD pre/post-event.
To register as an attendee, become a sponsor of SpiceWorld Virtual 2021, or learn more about the event, visit: https://www.spiceworks.com/spiceworld/.
About Spiceworks Ziff Davis
Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD), a division of J2 Global, Inc. (JCOM), is a trusted global marketplace that connects technology buyers and sellers with the most actionable and precise intent data. We are uniquely positioned to offer tech brands unmatched visibility into accounts that are truly in-market, by leveraging our scale, quality, and diversity of intent data. With unparalleled access to the world’s most influential technology buyers through a combination of first-party (e.g., Community, Tools, Editorial) and third-party intent data, SWZD is a leader in intent-backed, intelligent, omnichannel marketing. For more information, visit www.swzd.com.
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