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our aim is to be as client-oriented and flexible as possible. therefore, we support a wide range of formats, from digital expos and conferences, to workshops, seminars and trainings. we have even helped organisations create unique custom events such as a digital film festival - so feel free to get in touch with your idea and we can help move it forward.
most of our partners are NGOs, international organisations, researchers, and governmental organisations, as these best suit our expertise. if you work for a business, want to hire us privately or something else entirely, don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know your event idea.
hybrid digital events are any combination of digital and live interaction. they provide the best of both worlds by having the real world connection of a live event while featuring meaningful participation from people who aren't able to physically attend. An example may be a conference with a live audience in which remote speakers and participants are able to contribute digitally. hybrid events are essentially more flexible and allow you to integrate more people and tools with less venue restrictions.
the Covid 19 pandemic has galvanised the use of many digital tools and formats that have provided significant levels of added value for all types of events. now that digital tools have been integrated into the life of most events it is clear that the added benefit of these tools is not going to be excluded from future events regardless of social distancing and travel restrictions. furthermore, Hybrid events can significantly reduce unnecessary travel and associated costs and allow organisers to place more emphasis on quality content and forms of engagement.
a technical host will manage all the technical components of an event. most importantly, they ensure the smooth operation of all digital event tools and software during your event. further functions could be managing the landing page, meeting-links, recordings, tech support and participant registration.
typically, a moderator hosts the event. as the event organiser, you can define the roles of speakers and moderators. Alsharq's moderators are experienced in managing contributions across diverse standpoints and positions and are skilled at establishing a productive environment of diplomacy and mutual respect. a good moderator has the ability to transform your event into a melting pot of good ideas. rhey will be instrumental in the set-up of the event and will be working closely with the briefing of speakers and participants with key roles.
Alsharq is involved in discourses around international relations, political transition processes, human rights, migration and refugees, as well as gender and inequality. Alsharq organises socio-political study tours in more than 15 countries in Europe, North Africa and Asia. as a Berlin based company, our focus is to be part of the socio-political discourse among local activists and youth organisations as well as political foundations and NGOs in Germany and Europe.
we are based in Berlin and have a strong network in Europe and the German-speaking area. Alsharq's specific regional expertise covers broadly the WANA region (West Asia & North Africa). this region covers countries from Morocco to Egypt in North Africa and the region from the eastern Mediterranean to Pakistan and Afghanistan. in recent years Alsharq has been involved with developing country specific expertise in Myanmar, Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Bosnia-Herzegowina.
most of our tours include in-depth exchange with people from your travel destination, live walks through cities and interesting areas, as well as interactive talks on key socio-political topics relevant to the destination. we work closely with an extensive network of partners and like to feature civil society activities and engaged individuals. ultimately, the design of your tour depends on your specific needs and goals and is closely coordinated with you.
for digital and hybrid events we use a variety of meeting or conference systems. common examples are Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, KUDO, BigBlueButton, and Jitsi. choosing the right system for an event depends on different factors such as participant numbers, levels of interactivity, data protection guidelines, integration of a live-stream, country-specific regulations, policies in your organisation and budget.
whilst there are software considerations to be made, we are fully GDPR compliant and take data security and privacy very seriously. our clients have high standards for the handling of personal information and we are experienced in working within respective EU-frameworks. therefore, we make sure that not only our own data processing complies with all applicable regulations but also that of all external software and tools we use.
Alsharq helps reach a bigger audience by broadcasting and recording your event content via social media platforms or directly on your website. your live streams can feature embedded logos and branding, opinion polls and can be in audio or video format.
our technical host will be responsible for managing the software and moderating the contributions. after the event, the stream can be edited into video clips which can be uploaded to various platforms.
digital event platforms offer more holistic solutions and focus on event streaming, landing pages, matchmaking, networking, registration processes and participant management. we work with the platform that most suits your project- whether this is Socio, Hopin, Talque, or others. We are currently in the process of screening possible long-term partners to provide a digital event platform with top-of-the-line functionality.
digital tools refer to programs and software that can be integrated into the event for participant interaction and collaboration. for example, digital whiteboards, opinion polls, games, informal networking tools and or event evaluation. these offer opportunities for audiences to actively participate, share ideas and express opinions.
we provide a 'mobile studio' to improve the quality of your digital conference contributions regardless of your venue and event broadcasting equipment. the studio includes a green screen, high-resolution webcams, quality microphones, studio lighting and all other necessary gear to get the most out of your event. it can be set up quickly in your office or anywhere you require in Germany.
