Problem

Women in Horizon, a community of over 1000 diverse members, hosts Women's Summits to amplify the voices of its members and create change. The team needed to find a way to amplify more new and diverse creators to make a more inclusive metaverse and create the worlds and futures we deserve.

Women in Horizon also wanted to engage the group Moderator team to participate more in group events, develop new leadership skills, and push new creative ways to contribute to the event. Ultimately, feeling that they made a change by participating; their help contributed to the positive impact of the event.

Solution

The solution was to host virtual events that would provide a high level of engagement and networking opportunities and create more ways for people to participate. We included 5-Minute Talks, Panels, World-Hops, Art Openings, Sponsored Network Events, Performance Art, and a Dinner Party. We also focused on developing leadership roles. Moderators were invited to participate in the planning of the event.

Impact

Increased attendance and engagement
45 women participated in the events as first-time speakers. Some speakers then went on to speak at other global events during the year, including Women in Tech in Paris, XR for Change Summit in NYC, and Meta-Center Global Week in Orlando.
The Women in Horizon moderators became more engaged with the group. One person used Midjourney AI to create invitations, another created special worlds for events, and another person created an event scheduling world. One group member reached out to offer a sponsorship for a social event and now they are a group Administrator.

"I have value and my voice creates change" --Summit participant

Team

Team Member #1 - Event Coordinator
- Managed the logistics of the virtual events
- Coordinated with speakers and panelists to ensure a seamless experience for attendees
Team Member #2 - Marketing Specialist
- Promoted the virtual events through social media and email marketing campaigns
- Crafted messaging that resonated with the Women in Horizon community and encouraged attendance

Women in Horizon Hosts Virtual Summits To Amplify More Voices & Leadership