One thing that technology has made us realize is it is efficient enough to turn your imagination into reality. And, that too without leaving any gap between reality and the virtual world. One fine example of this is the introduction of online events. Online meetings and webinars have been a part of our lives even before we knew of the pandemic. However, it was adversity that made us appreciate technology and host events through the internet. 

Online exhibitions are one such type of online event. As the name clearly indicates, online exhibitions are simply those exhibitions that are conducted in a digital space. Online exhibitions are nothing but a digital replica of offline exhibitions. And the platforms that let users design their online exhibitions in such a way that bridges the gap between the real world and the virtual world. 

In this blog, we will bring everything related to the meaning and types of online exhibitions to the table for you. So, without any ado, let us jump into the blog and know more about online exhibitions. 

Starting with the meaning of online exhibition: 

Just like their physical counterparts, virtual exhibitions are simply exhibitions hosted to present a product or service to a large audience. Exhibitions enable brands and company representatives to interact with a large audience on one platform. Other than the fact that virtual exhibitions have a digital element added to them. Apart from that, everything remains the same in both cases. 

In fact, virtual exhibitions are more beneficial than offline exhibitions; they are time and money efficient. Not only this, but they also allow users to tap into a wider range of audiences. 

virtual exhibitions are as engaging and interactive as their offline counterparts. It is all because of the fact that virtual exhibition platforms are way more advanced today. virtual exhibition platforms offer several tools and features to their users. For example, to facilitate audience engagement and interaction, they offer tools such as live chat, live polls, AI Matchmaking, and so many other features. 

Apart from that, there are other advantages and aspects of online exhibitions. However, now, we will discuss various types of virtual exhibitions. 

• Online Trade Shows: 

The first and most common types of virtual exhibitions are virtual trade shows and technology shows. Though not many don’t include trade shows in the exhibition category, know that both of them fulfill the same purpose. The intent behind hosting online exhibitions as well as virtual trade shows is to exhibit products and services in front of the audience. However, one major difference between online exhibitions and trade shows is that they are more commercialized than the latter. 

Another kind of virtual trade show is an virtual technology show. Though if we talk about definitions, virtual technology shows are also a kind of virtual exhibition. However, they are more streamlined and focus on displaying and showcasing technical innovations. 

• Online Healthcare Exhibitions: 

The next popular type of virtual exhibition is the online healthcare exhibition. You might have a pretty clear idea of what online healthcare exhibitions are as of now. These kinds of virtual exhibitions are organized by medical professionals and attended by doctors and medical experts. Generally, these kinds of online exhibitions are hosted to exhibit new innovations in the medical field, present new ideas, and discuss new surging methods in the medical field. With online healthcare exhibitions, attendees get more opportunities to interact with each other. It is due to the fact that online exhibition platforms enable users to connect with more than one person at a given time. Tools such as live chat, live polls, surveys, networking tables, and many more ensure that the attendees get to interact with each other. Not only this, they help them exchange their doubts and queries easily. 

• Online Art Exhibitions: 

The next most popular type of virtual exhibition is the virtual Art exhibition. Art exhibitions are extremely popular among the general public. When the pandemic hit the world, art exhibitions were among the first things that got affected. However, due to the efficiency of virtual exhibition platforms, online art exhibitions came into existence. They are far more effective than offline art exhibitions. Not only this, virtual  galleries and art exhibitions enable users to experience and witness the artwork of several global artists from the comfort of their homes. 

Not only this, there are several virtual exhibition platforms that offer a 3D interface and 180-degree view of the artwork. This feature helps them bridge the gap between real and virtual exhibitions. 

In addition to this, the organizers can also add informative content along with their artwork so that it makes it easier for the attendees to learn more about the artists and their artworks. All in all, online platforms come with advanced features that literally replicate an offline art exhibition digitally with utmost perfection and leave no gaps between both worlds. 

Online exhibitions are more than just having a few people on a regular meeting platform and talking about a particular product and service. We hope this blog has helped you gain some insights into the world of virtual exhibitions and understand the types of virtual exhibitions.