New publication: Planning and Creating Virtual Events

TAKU has been part of an EU project Vevent – Boosting the Virtual Event Industry, implemented in 2021-2022 by all the Universities of Applied Sciences that educate Cultural Producers in Finland (Arcada, Humak, Metropolia and SeAMK).

The project studied and created national models that will strengthen the know-how of using XR technologies in creative industries and give tools for future employment and new innovations.

One of the project’s outcomes 'Planning and Creating Virtual Events' book is just published, you can read or download the pdf version here.

This handbook offers practical tips and tricks side by side with more theoretical research. If you are interested in what is behind experiencing and producing virtual events, the production process, different event platforms and teaching in virtual reality, the book has useful articles with practical tools to guide you through the production. It also covers the technical aspects and the economics of virtual event productions as well as shares thoughts on the future. Enjoy reading!