Virtual Event

Virtual Event

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

A virtual event is an event that takes place entirely online, with all participants joining remotely via digital platforms. Virtual events range from webinars and online conferences to virtual trade shows, networking events, and team celebrations. They eliminate geographic and logistical barriers, allowing global participation at low cost. Successful virtual events invest in interactivity — live polls, Q&A sessions, breakout rooms, and networking features — to compensate for the lack of physical presence.

LIZ AI prepares virtual event presentations automatically. Before your event goes live, LIZ updates data, checks brand compliance, and ensures every slide is polished and ready — so presenters can focus on the event itself.

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Other glossary terms

.pot file extension

A .pot file is a legacy PowerPoint template format used to define reusable styles, layouts, and formatting for presentations. Like its successor .potx, it allows teams to create multiple presentations that share the same visual identity without starting from scratch each time. The .pot format was replaced by .potx in Office 2007, which introduced an open XML-based structure for improved compatibility.

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Pop-up Events

Pop-up events are temporary, often spontaneous gatherings organized quickly and held for a limited time in unexpected or unconventional locations. They are used in retail, marketing, arts, and community organizing to create a sense of exclusivity and surprise. Pop-up events require rapid logistics coordination and lean heavily on social media and word-of-mouth for promotion. Their short-lived nature generates urgency and tends to attract higher engagement than regularly scheduled events.

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mLearning

Mobile learning (mlearning) refers to educational content and experiences delivered on smartphones, tablets, or other portable devices. It makes learning accessible anywhere and at any time, without requiring a desk or desktop computer. Mlearning formats include short videos, podcasts, interactive quizzes, and microlearning modules optimized for smaller screens. It is particularly effective for field-based workers, distributed teams, and learners with irregular schedules.

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Computer Based Training (CBT)

Computer-based training (CBT) refers to self-paced educational programs delivered through software on a computer, without requiring an internet connection or live instructor. CBT packages typically include multimedia content, simulations, and assessments. This format was widely adopted in the 1990s and 2000s as an alternative to classroom training, offering consistency and repeatability. Today, CBT is largely succeeded by web-based training (WBT), though it remains in use where internet access is limited or security is a concern.

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