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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 27, 2023

Ticket sales strategies for online events

In an increasingly digital world, online events such as virtual conferences, trade shows and digital networking events have become an integral part of our everyday lives. The right online event platform is crucial to the success of such events. One o

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 24, 2023

Webinar Success Strategies for Organizers in the Online World

In today's digital world, webinars have established themselves as an important and effective method for knowledge transfer, networking and marketing. But what exactly is a webinar, and how do online and live webinars differ? In this blog post, we wil

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 17, 2023

Comparison of Microsoft Teams vs. Veertly

In today's digital world, businesses and organizations have pivoted to remote work and virtual events to continue functioning efficiently. Two essential tools that cater to these needs are online meeting software and virtual event apps. In this blog

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 17, 2023

Online Workshops: The Future of Collaboration in a Digital World

The world is changing rapidly, and so is the way we collaborate and learn in organizations. Online workshops have become an indispensable part of modern businesses and educational institutions. Veertly is aware of this development and provides innova

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 16, 2023

Online Conference: Tips and Best Practices

Online conferencing has become an indispensable part of the business world, especially in this age of flexible remote working and social distancing. A well-organized online conference can be a powerful tool to expand your company's reach, capture the

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 15, 2023

The best apps for online events

There are a variety of apps and tools that help event organizers plan and execute their online events. In this article, we will introduce you to different types of event apps, their features, and what we consider to be the best online event app provi

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 14, 2023

Ideas for successful online events

In the current digital world, online events have taken an important role in the event industry. Whether it's online conferences, trade shows, networking events or concerts, online event platforms are a great way to reach attendees from all over the w

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
March 9, 2023

Product updates - Q1 2023

We have been quiet on the front, but been busy in the back lately. Hence, we are happy to share with you all new Veertly product updates from the past weeks to make the most flexible virtual events platform even more tailored to your needs. Since the

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 9, 2023

How virtual event platforms save you money

Hosting events can be an expensive undertaking, with the costs of venue rentals, equipment rentals, printed materials, staff, and travel expenses quickly adding up. With the rise of virtual event platforms, however, event organizers can now host even

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 8, 2023

The benefits of a virtual event platform

Virtual events have become increasingly popular in recent years, and especially so in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic causing a shift towards remote work and online events. As a result, virtual events platforms have become essential tools for event p

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
September 29, 2022

Product updates - 29/09/22

Cold weather is coming, and virtual events are starting!  

To assist you in your upcoming event season, our team has been working on some special new features.

Thanks to these features, you can provide a customized experience to different groups of a

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Tina Blumenstengel
Tina Blumenstengel
March 23, 2022

"Run-of-show" template: Your free resource to run events effectively

Online and especially hybrid events can get very complex. Running one or even multiple live streams, with dozens of speakers while still keeping the overview of who will be online and who will show up in-person? That's indeed a challenge! A "Run-of-s

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
March 16, 2022

Hackathon Guide and Templates

At Veertly, we have recently run an internal hackathon fully virtually on our own online event platform. We were blown-away by the delivered results, but also the positive feedback by our teams! Hence, we would like to share how to organize a Hackat

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
February 15, 2022

10 Free Team Building Games for Your Next 15-Minute Break

We probably don't need to explain to you anymore how important teambuilding is. But how does teambuilding work when your teams are sitting in the home office and you hardly have time for elaborate games? Don't worry! In our article, we'll introduce

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
December 21, 2021

Veertly's Christmas Party 2021

Last week, we celebrated our own virtual Christmas party on Veertly. We had a lot of fun and the event was a huge success, which is why we want to share some more details here in our blog. We started with a warm welcome from the evening’s hosts, two

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
December 16, 2021

Veertly's response to Log4j exploit

An exploit in the Apache Log4j component used in many systems worldwide has been reported end of last week.

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
November 28, 2021

Create your virtual Christmas event in 5 simple steps

Corporate End-of-Year events, Christmas markets, team gatherings - many of our favourite events of the year are being cancelled again. Here is a 5-step plan on how to organize a virtual christmas party for your team or company even on short-notice.

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
November 5, 2021

Product updates - 09/09/2021

We are back with an exciting new update this week, a feature that has been requested by many of you: 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
November 5, 2021

Product updates - 15/09/2021

We are back with some new updates and bug fixes this week: 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
November 5, 2021

Product updates - 25/08/2021

We are back with new updates this week! Plus, we have exciting news regarding the video calls in rooms:
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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
November 5, 2021

Product updates - 05/10/2021

This week we have some important news for you: 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
November 5, 2021

Product updates - 28/09/2021

Last week we have been working on improving our platform and fixing some bugs:

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
October 29, 2021

How to plan an engaging virtual Christmas Party

Yes, virtual Christmas parties are still a thing...

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
October 25, 2021

Veertly raises CHF 2m in seed financing round

  • After 1.5 years of bootstrapping, Veertly receives seed funding of 1.9 million Euros from VC coparion and renowned Business Angels
  • The investment is used to accelerate further growth by the expansion of the sales and marketing teams and by adding te
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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
October 19, 2021

Veertly has an exciting announcement coming soon!

Stay tuned as Veertly has some big news coming...

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
September 4, 2021

Veertly is part of the Swiss Startup National Team

Veertly was selected by an expert jury amongst 9 other startups to represent Swiss technology scene at the Venture Leaders roadshow in the Silicon Valley.  

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Alexander Spahn
Alexander Spahn
September 4, 2021

Change of legal entity structure

At Veertly, we have ambitious plans for further growth to provide the best virtual & hybrid event experiences and digital collaboration!

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 31, 2021

Improved data privacy at Veertly

A little bit of history...

Veertly exists twice! Sounds weird but that’s the truth.  

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 16/08/2021

We are back with new updates this week! We hope you will find the new them useful for your next event. 
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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 09/08/2021

We are back with new updates this week! We hope you will find the new them useful for your next event. 
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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 02/08/2021

We are back with new updates this week! We hope you will find the new them useful for your next event. We also have two exciting events happening on Veertly this week:  
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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 27/07/2021

We are back with new updates this week! We hope you will find the new them useful for your next event:
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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 05/07/2021

We are back with new updates this week! We hope you will find the new them useful for your next event. We also have two exciting events happening on Veertly this week:

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 28/06/2021

We host hundreds of online events each month to replicate in-person events online. We do understand that one of the problems with online events is the lack of easiness when hosting an event. Hence, we are continuously updating our product to make it

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 21/06/2021

As a virtual and hybrid event platform, we are always looking for ways to improve the UX of our platform and to make it even easier to use and manage. This week we have many new and exciting features such as the creation of the agendas for your event

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 14/06/2021

We are constantly improving our platform for both organizers and attendees. This week we do not have any new features, however, we have fixed a few bugs in the system, to make your event experience, a pleasant one: 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 07/06/2021

We are back with some exciting and fun new updates this week! Making events, even easier to organize and attend is our focus. Hence, this week, we have added a possibility for already registered attendees to automatically enter the event, among other

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 27/05/2021

We are back with some exciting and fun new updates this week! Making events, even easier to organize and attend is our focus. Hence, this week, we have added a possibility for already registered attendees to automatically enter the event, among other

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 25/05/2021

We are back with some exciting and fun new updates this week! We have hosted thousands of events in the past couple of years, and have understood that the problem of online events can be a lack of interactions. Making events, fun and engaging is our

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 18/05/2021

This week there are no new deployments. However, the team has been busy working on some great new features! This week we have filmed a few demos, such as the integration of Veertly and Eventbrite using Zapier: 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
August 24, 2021

Product updates - 10/05/2021

We host hundreds of online events each month to replicate in-person events online. We do understand that one of the problems with online events is the lack of easiness when creating an event. Hence, we are continuously updating our product to make it

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

The Story Behind the Creation of Veertly

Behind every startup is a story about how the project was created— whether it be born from a hackathon, a summer side project, or from the urging need to help others, Veertly is no exception to this. Our founders, Joao Aguiam and Alexander Spahn, too

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

The ultimate guide to find the best video tool for your online event

The graphics in this guide are illustrational only and do not contain all logos, please read the article to learn about even more solution providers!

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to Create Better Online Events for Your Clients

We feel you — holding physical events in these challenging times is hard. Upgrading your business services is even more difficult. Veertly comes to help and enables you to expand your event services into the digital world.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Veertly’s platform. Any event. Endless possibilities.

What is Veertly used for? Well, there’s not a single answer to this question. There may be a few apparent use cases for our platform, however, with a wide diversity of events and companies that use Veertly, we’re often pleasantly surprised by the 

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to set-up a live stream

At Veertly, we have integrated a live stream provider named Streamyard into our ‘Backstage’ area. To get the best virtual event experience, we recommend using this service. If you don’t have an account yet, you can use this link to register.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to plan your firm's Christmas party in these uncertain times?

Seriously… are we talking about Christmas three months in advance?

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Online team events are a bummer. Wait… are they?

The past months have turned some lives upside down. Although #WFH workers have not been impacted by the pandemic to the same extent as other groups, this cohort must also adapt to workplace changes. New ways of working have become the norm, for ex

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Integrate your favorite app into Veertly

Whoop whoop. We are stoked to present to you a new fantastic functionality on the Veertly platform for virtual events and conferences that opens up endless possibilities for all event organizers to engage with their audience. Excited to learn more? S

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to present your sponsors on the Veertly event platform!

Without supporters and sponsors, many events would not be able to offer or sustain high quality events with exception speakers and panelists.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Connected Christmas — Virtually Together on Veertly

This year’s Christmas and New Year are celebrated differently than what we have been used to. 2020 has thrown major challenges our way, and for many, these holidays are not going to be spent surrounded by family and friends.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Managing work from home: Veertly’s top 4 tips

COVID19 has and continues to have an impact on people and companies across the globe. Suddenly, commuting to the office, sitting at your desk on a comfy chair or simply making a coffee in the kitchen, while chatting to your colleagues became impossib

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to organize online events on a low budget ?

“Virtual and hybrid events are here to stay”, argue many professionals and experts. Veertly wholeheartedly agrees! Virtual events do not only reduce costs for organizers and CO2 emissions, but they also have the power to connect people from all over

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Team event at Veertly: Online Escape Game with Leenook

As a remote team, we acknowledge the importance of staying in contact with each other during work hours. However, our importance also lies in our employee’s happiness! Hence, we take turns within the company to organize a monthly, fun team event, whe

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Attending an online event on Veertly? Here’s what you need to know…

Thousands of people have already attended events on Veertly 🎉. As we want everybody to have a fantastic online event experience, we have drafted the top 6 tips for you to consider as an event attendee:

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Diversity is the key

“A lot of different flowers make a bouquet.” is an Islamic Proverb describing diversity.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Fehmarnbelt Days 2021- Cross border collaboration on Veertly

On May 31st, Fehmarnbelt days took place on Veertly, with both online and offline attendees. The conference was live streamed from Weissenhäuser Strand in Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein. The aim of the conference was to discuss the possible developm

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Veertly’s Team-building event

We are Veertly, a 100% remote company. Especially for remote teams, it is sometimes hard to build team spirit. Team spirit is a lot about trust and knowing each other. In non-remote companies, you have a lunch, a coffee break, or the walk to a meetin

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Sustainability and climate change on Veertly!

On the 15th of April, Veertly hosted a conference organized by a German think tank, Alphazirkel International. Alphazirkel organizes various conferences of importance and its interests lie in topics such as mobility, politics, economy, and sustainabi

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

5 Things to Do in Quarantine

Stay-at-home life during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t always thrilling. After just a few days of pure relaxation, we’re often met with boredom. As some countries begin to loosen up their strict quarantine measures, others still require citizens to sta

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Lack of interaction as a stumbling block for hybrid events?Not at all!

Hybrid events are a huge trend for the future. But where is the interaction of the participants? This article provides you insights into the “new normal” for events.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Veertly’s Hybrid Event for BVMW in Berlin

On Monday 01.03.21, Veertly hosted yet another hybrid event on its platform. Organized by the BVMW (German Federal Association of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises), this was the second time the association hosted their hybrid event in Veertly.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Plug-and-play with Veertly: The customizable and limitless event platform

Currently, the rapid shift from office to #workfromhome is giving us a lot of challenges. Many of us have adapted very quickly to navigate through the #newnormal by using new digital tools.

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

5 Tools to Enhance Your Team’s Productivity

As a startup and especially as a remote startup, Veertly knows just how important it is to maintain productivity and cross-channel communication to ensure everyone is on the right track. This means that people who work on business growth/marketing

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to be a great online host

As per our last Medium article, we talked all about what Veertly has and can be used for. With such a wide diversity of events hosted over Veertly, we wanted to help lay down some foundational tips to help you be the best online host you can be!

B

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

Tips on starting and maintaining growth for your startup

Within just three months, Veertly has already accumulated over 30 companies and 4000 attendees that follow and use our virtual event platform! As a startup, we definitely understand—and have gone/still go through — many of the struggles startups n

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

5 Tips for Networking in A Virtual World

With regard to recent events, many in-person events have been transferred online. At Veertly, we know that networking is the most important reason for attending events at an online event platform, so here are a few networking tips when joining a virt

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Elena Crnalic
Elena Crnalic
August 16, 2021

How to create an inclusive and diverse event

Recent world events regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and Pride Month have driven businesses and communities to recognize their social responsibility in providing accessibility and inclusivity in their workplace and events. Veertly has its

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
May 5, 2021

Product updates - 03/05/2021

We host hundreds of online events each month to replicate in-person events online. We do understand that one of the problems with online events is the lack of flexibility and customization. Hence, we are continuously updating our product to get the m

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
April 19, 2021

Product updates - 12/04/21

We are constantly updating Veertly and are excited to share our new feature updates with you. Here are some of the latest features that we have deployed and we hope that they will make your experience on Veertly, even more enjoyable:

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
April 14, 2021

Product updates - 06/04/2021

We are constantly updating our product. Here are some of the latest features that we have deployed in the first week of April. 

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
April 14, 2021

Product updates - 30/03/2021

We are constantly updating Veertly and are excited to share our new feature updates with you. Here are some of the latest features that we have deployed and we hope that they will make your experience on Veertly, even more enjoyable:

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
April 14, 2021

Product updates - 16/03/2021

Every week our team works at improving your experience as an event organiser and an attendee on Veertly. This week, we have prepared some great new updates, which we hope you will enjoy! If you have any feedback regarding the product updates, please

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Joao Aguiam
Joao Aguiam
April 14, 2021

Product updates - 01/03/2021

This week, we have some exciting product updates that we would like to share with you. We are sure that these new updates and features, will enhance your experience on Veertly:

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