Virtual Events Global Market Report 2025

Description

A virtual event, also referred to as an online event, virtual conference, or live-streamed experience, is an occasion where individuals engage in interactions within a digital environment on the internet rather than convening at a physical venue. These events leverage digital platforms and technologies to enable participants to interact, engage, and collaborate remotely.

The main types of virtual events are internal events, extended events, and external events. An internal event refers to any gathering or activity organized within a company or organization that is intended for its employees, stakeholders, or members, its components include platforms and services, and it is used in educational institutions, corporate, government, conferences, and conventions.

The virtual events market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $193.45 billion in 2024 to $236.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to enhanced attendee experience, revenue generation, roi focus, competitive landscape, and global reach and accessibility.

The virtual events market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $537.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to hybrid events, global reach and accessibility, revenue generation, personalization, and competitive landscape. Major trends in the forecast period include platform diversity, hybrid events, enhanced attendee experience, innovative technologies, and sustainability.

The increased frequency of business events is expected to propel the growth of the virtual events market going forward. Business events are large gatherings where professionals engage in business-related activities, such as selling services, networking, or holding meetings. Increasing the frequency of virtual business events enhances engagement, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing within the online community. Business events provide valuable educational opportunities for attendees to learn about virtual events' benefits, features, and best practices. This education and awareness-building contribute to expanding the virtual events market by addressing potential concerns, dispelling myths, and showcasing success stories. For instance, in August 2023, according to Equation Events, a US-based events company, the event industry's job market is projected to grow at 11% and reach 5.9 million jobs, indicating healthy demand. Additionally, concert and event promotion businesses experienced 9.1% growth in 2022, with 73,414 such companies in the U.S. Therefore, the increased frequency of business events is expected to propel the growth of the virtual events market.

Major companies operating in the virtual events market are developing innovative technology, such as boosting virtual events to better serve audiences with delightful experiences. Boost virtual events refer to online gatherings, conferences, or meetings organized and conducted entirely in a virtual environment. Boosting virtual events involves using various strategies and technologies to increase attendee engagement, drive sales, and enhance brand engagement. For instance, in October 2022, Zoom Video Communications Inc., a US-based communications technology company, launched boost virtual events, virtual booths, or exhibition spaces where sponsors and exhibitors can showcase products, services, and resources. Attendees can explore these spaces, interact with exhibitors, download materials, and schedule meetings.

In February 2023, Hubilo, a US-based event management platform, acquired Fielddrive for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of this acquisition is to expand Hubilo's service capabilities by incorporating Fielddrive's cutting-edge on-site event technology solutions. Fielddrive, based in Belgium, specializes in improving virtual event experiences with its advanced on-site technology.

Major companies operating in the virtual events market are Microsoft Corporation, NTT Limited, Cisco Systems Inc., NTT Data Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., Zoom Video Communications Inc., Alcatel-Lucent S.A., Martiz Holdings Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., Avaya LLC, George P. Johnson, Cvent Inc., Kestone Integrated Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd., ALE International SAS, Hubilo Technologies Inc., 6Connex, Aventri Inc., CL Educate Ltd., vFairs, EventX Limited, Veritas Technologies LLC, EventX Limited, uBivent GmbH, Pathable Inc., Alive Events Agency

North America was the largest region in the virtual events market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the virtual events market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the virtual events market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The virtual events market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing event management services, technical support and AV services, analytics and reporting, translation and interpretation, content creation and design software. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The virtual events market also includes of sales of audience engagement tools, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) sets. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Virtual Events Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on virtual events market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Internal Event; Extended Event; External Event
2) By Component: Platform; Services
3) By Application: Conferences And Conventions; Corporate Meetings And Training; Exhibitions And Trade Shows; Seminars And Workshops
4) By End User: Educational Institution; Corporate; Government
Subsegments:
1) By Internal Event: Corporate Meetings; Training Sessions; Team-Building Activities
2) By Extended Event: Hybrid Events; Multi-Session Conferences; Webinars With Networking Opportunities
3) By External Event: Trade Shows; Product Launches; Public Conferences And Seminars
Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; NTT Limited; Cisco Systems Inc.; NTT Data Inc.; Adobe Systems Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Virtual Events Market Characteristics

3. Virtual Events Market Trends And Strategies

4. Virtual Events Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Virtual Events Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Virtual Events PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Virtual Events Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Virtual Events Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Virtual Events Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Virtual Events Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Virtual Events Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Internal Event
Extended Event
External Event
6.2. Global Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Platform
Services
6.3. Global Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Conferences And Conventions
Corporate Meetings And Training
Exhibitions And Trade Shows
Seminars And Workshops
6.4. Global Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Educational Institution
Corporate
Government
6.5. Global Virtual Events Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Internal Event, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Corporate Meetings
Training Sessions
Team-Building Activities
6.6. Global Virtual Events Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Extended Event, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hybrid Events
Multi-Session Conferences
Webinars With Networking Opportunities
6.7. Global Virtual Events Market, Sub-Segmentation Of External Event, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Trade Shows
Product Launches
Public Conferences And Seminars

7. Virtual Events Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Virtual Events Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Virtual Events Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Virtual Events Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Virtual Events Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Virtual Events Market

9.1. China Virtual Events Market Overview
9.2. China Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Virtual Events Market

10.1. India Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Virtual Events Market

11.1. Japan Virtual Events Market Overview
11.2. Japan Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Virtual Events Market

12.1. Australia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Virtual Events Market

13.1. Indonesia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Virtual Events Market

14.1. South Korea Virtual Events Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Virtual Events Market

15.1. Western Europe Virtual Events Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Virtual Events Market

16.1. UK Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Virtual Events Market

17.1. Germany Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Virtual Events Market

18.1. France Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Virtual Events Market

19.1. Italy Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Virtual Events Market

20.1. Spain Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Virtual Events Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Virtual Events Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Virtual Events Market

22.1. Russia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Virtual Events Market

23.1. North America Virtual Events Market Overview
23.2. North America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Virtual Events Market

24.1. USA Virtual Events Market Overview
24.2. USA Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Virtual Events Market

25.1. Canada Virtual Events Market Overview
25.2. Canada Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Virtual Events Market

26.1. South America Virtual Events Market Overview
26.2. South America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Virtual Events Market

27.1. Brazil Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Virtual Events Market

28.1. Middle East Virtual Events Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Virtual Events Market

29.1. Africa Virtual Events Market Overview
29.2. Africa Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Virtual Events Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Virtual Events Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Virtual Events Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Virtual Events Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Microsoft Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. NTT Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Cisco Systems Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. NTT Data Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Adobe Systems Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Virtual Events Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Zoom Video Communications Inc.
31.2. Alcatel-Lucent S.A.
31.3. Martiz Holdings Inc.
31.4. Citrix Systems Inc.
31.5. Avaya LLC
31.6. George P. Johnson
31.7. Cvent Inc.
31.8. Kestone Integrated Marketing Services Pvt. Ltd.
31.9. ALE International SAS
31.10. Hubilo Technologies Inc.
31.11. 6Connex
31.12. Aventri Inc.
31.13. CL Educate Ltd.
31.14. vFairs
31.15. EventX Limited

32. Global Virtual Events Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Virtual Events Market

34. Recent Developments In The Virtual Events Market

35. Virtual Events Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Virtual Events Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Virtual Events Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Virtual Events Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer