The world turned upside down by the coronavirus. But as is often the case when chaos throws everything into disarray, and the dust settles, new things are created. Solutions are found where problems seemed unsolvable. A step forward is taken. This is also true for the MICE industry. While the conference sector has largely grasped and implemented digitalization, the pandemic has revolutionized this area as well, creating a new format: hybrid meetings. These are also possible at the Staudacherhof conference hotel.

Hybrid. A word that has so far been associated more with vehicles. Essentially, the term defines itself as something bundled. Mixed. In cars, it's about the drive energy from two different sources. And in relation to MICE? It's a new event format. Hybrid events are a cross between a classic conference (onsite) and a virtual meeting (online). Some participants meet in a conference room and discuss things in person. At the same time, additional listeners join in. Digitally. And the space is expanded on a virtual level.

Are traditional conferences a thing of the past? Personal exchange. Face-to-face discussions. Effective teamwork. Gatherings at conference hotels. Social distancing and contact restrictions have deprived the business world of this foundation. The shared experience of being in close quarters. At least temporarily. A new logic has emerged, one that reduces personal contact but doesn't disrupt team workflows. Combining both – in-person and virtual events – works wonderfully. Direct interaction with participants remains. The digital extension of the meeting space is a significant advantage. We are convinced: Hybrid meetings are a format that will endure, as a new part of the MICE future.

Flying across Germany to attend a conference? It's no longer necessary. Speakers and participants from all over the world can be integrated. Digitally. Via live broadcast. Whether there are ten viewers or 10.000. Everything is possible. At hybrid conferences, everyone shares the live experience. On-site in the conference room. At home in front of their laptop. Or via smartphone. Without physical or geographical boundaries. Worldwide. So simple. So much more sustainable. And so much more cost-effective.

Combine the best of both worlds with hybrid events: Lively exchanges with on-site speakers, outstanding all-inclusive service at the Staudacherhof conference hotel, and digital interaction. With an unlimited number of participants.

The right technology and the right conference room. These are the basic requirements for a hybrid conference. And we meet them at the conference hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. For example, in our Gams room. With its extraordinary flair, it's small but perfectly formed, yet perfectly equipped with the latest conference technology. An 85-inch TV, a Bose sound system with a handheld microphone and headset, high-speed internet with 500 Mbps data transfer, and much more. So nothing stands in the way of your conference success. Neither on-site at the Staudacherhof nor in the virtual meeting room.

Are you interested in organizing your next conference as a hybrid event? The event team at the Staudacherhof conference hotel is ready to support you. We'll work with you to plan and implement your event, tailored to your needs and flexibility.

We look forward to seeing you!