In the past few weeks alone, (physical) event organisers such as SaaStock, Impact Summit, CogX, Midem, Leeds Digital Festival and Emerge have all said they are going virtual — and some, possibly, won’t go back.

Impact Summit, the UK's leading celebration of purpose-driven business, has moved online in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers FutureX say that now, more than ever, entrepreneurs and businesses need support to survive and thrive. Move online comes with support from Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation

Impact Summit, the UK’s leading celebration of values-led business, returns on 20th May 2020 with speakers from global brands including Unilever, Ella’s Kitchen and Positive Luxury among the first to be announced.
 

Delivered by Edinburgh-based FutureX, Impact Summit champions the global movement of companies and organisations putting values at the heart of business.

We have also seen this transition from FutureX, looking to hold their Impact Summit online, and Yena, who are now holding virtual meetups. Platforms such as VFairs, Teeoh, and Remo all provide virtual and environmentally friendly alternatives to large-scale events.