Client: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Industry: Publishing and Creative Writing
Services: Virtual Conference and Awards Production, Innovative Engagement Tools, Technical Management
Timeline: 2023–Present
Overview
Since 2023, Jumpwire Media has partnered with SCBWI to deliver their Annual Conference and Awards as a fully virtual, three-day event. Our creative solutions, including virtual coffee breakouts, seamless breakout room navigation, and a speaker green room, created such an engaging experience that SCBWI chose to remain virtual, drawing over 2,000 attendees from the global children’s book community.
Challenges
- Transform SCBWI’s traditional in-person conference and awards into a virtual format.
- Foster meaningful networking for writers and illustrators online.
- Enable easy movement between breakout sessions in a virtual setting.
- Ensure technical reliability for 2,000+ attendees and speakers.
Solutions
Event Design:
- Produced a three-day virtual conference with keynotes, workshops, and an awards ceremony.
- Introduced virtual coffee breakouts to spark organic networking.
Breakout Room Navigation:
- Built a user-friendly system for attendees to switch between breakout rooms effortlessly.
- Replicated the flexibility of in-person session hopping.
Virtual Green Room:
- Provided a dedicated space for speakers to complete tech checks before presenting.
- Ensured smooth, professional sessions with no disruptions.
Technical Management:
- Configured a robust Zoom platform to support 2,000+ attendees reliably.
- Delivered real-time tech support and speaker training for flawless execution.
Results
- Global Reach: Over 2,000 writers, illustrators, and industry professionals attended each year.
- Strong Engagement: Coffee breakouts and breakout room system drove 95% attendee satisfaction.
- Seamless Delivery: Green room prep eliminated technical issues across all sessions.
- Virtual Commitment: SCBWI opted to stay virtual, citing unmatched accessibility and impact.
Testimonial
“Since 2023, Jumpwire has made our virtual conference and awards a phenomenal success. Their creative ideas like coffee breakouts and the green room brought our community together, and 2,000+ attendees loved it. We’re sticking with virtual thanks to them!” – SCBWI Team
Why Jumpwire Media?
- Innovative virtual features that rival in-person experiences.
- Rock-solid tech for large-scale, error-free events.
- Customized solutions to connect creative communities.
Ready to elevate your event? Contact us at info@jumpwiremedia.com or visit www.jumpwiremedia.com.
