Event Glossary

What is Hybrid Event?

Definition

An event that combines both in-person and virtual attendance options, allowing attendees to participate either physically at a venue or remotely via live stream. Hybrid events typically have different ticket tiers for in-person vs. virtual access.

Why it matters

Hybrid events expand your potential audience beyond geographic limitations, provide accessibility options, and can increase total revenue by 30-50% through virtual ticket sales. They've become standard for many conferences and corporate events.

Examples

Hybrid Event in action

Real-world examples of how organizers use Hybrid Event.

Tech conference: In-person $299, Virtual $99

Workshop: In-person ($199) includes materials and lunch, Virtual ($79) includes recording access

Festival: In-person multi-day pass or single live stream session tickets

How SwarmTix handles Hybrid Event

SwarmTix has two event types, in-person and online, and no single hybrid type. Run the in-person part as an in-person event, and run the remote part as a separate online event on a Virtual plan (Zoom, YouTube or Vimeo). Or stream the in-person event with your own streaming tool and send attendees the link.

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