How To Host a Good Panel
A before, during, and after checklist for an organizing committee, emcee, or anyone looking to host a great virtual event.
I’ve been on a lot of panels recently, and I’ve learned that not all panels are created equal. I’m not talking about the content of the panel or the caliber of my fellow panelists — I’m talking about the execution of the panel itself.
Panels are a fantastic way to commemorate an important day, bring together thought leaders with diverse perspectives, highlight up and coming advocates, raise awareness about a specific topic — the list goes on. Acknowledging the current need for many people around the world to maintain physical distancing, a virtual panel can be an easy and dynamic way to bring folks together and further the conversation around a particular subject, even when they’re miles or kilometers apart.
So how do you host a good panel? How do you host a great panel?
Whether you’re an organizing committee or a panel moderator or just someone with a dream to host a fantastic event online, I’ve got a few tips for you based on the pandemic panels I’ve been on over the last year.
TL;DR—The key to hosting a good panel is to be incredibly prepared for your…
