Virtual / Hybrid conferencing for the British Council

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British Council

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Event services
Industry specific software package
Festival organisation services
Computer-related services
Seminar organisation services
Internet services
Fair and exhibition organisation services
Networking, Internet and intranet software package

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British Council is looking to maximise the opportunities offered by digitalisation by identifying the best event technology to supplement in person activities (events, study fairs, conferences etc) to create impactful in-person, hybrid and virtual events.

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