Web conferences

4. Post-conference activities

The value of an online conference does not end with the final presentation, but often continues with a series of activities that allow for a longer-lasting impact and expanded visibility of the results. After the event, organizers usually share recordings of the lectures, allowing participants to re-watch certain content or for those who were unable to attend in person. The recordings, together with the presentations and proceedings, form a valuable digital trail of the conference and serve as material for further research and citation.

Participants are often issued digital certificates of participation, which confirm their activity and can be used in professional biographies or in professional development recognition systems. Certificates can be personalized and include QR codes or digital signatures for authentication.

For organizers, it is particularly important to evaluate the conference through surveys or short questionnaires. Feedback from participants helps to identify strengths and areas for improvement, for example in terms of technical support, quality of lectures or interactivity of the program. The results of the evaluation can be used as guidelines when planning future events.

The online environment also offers the possibility of continuing the discussion after the conference. This can be done through online forums, mailing lists, closed groups on social networks or special digital communities that continue to bring together participants. In this way, the conference turns from a one-time event into a permanent platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences.

Post-conference workshops, webinars or roundtables are organized to further explore the topics raised during the conference. Such events enable additional professional exchange and strengthen professional ties among participants. In addition, institutions can use the conference results as a starting point for new projects, joint publications or research initiatives.

Recommendations for post-conference activities:

• ensure the availability of recordings and materials within a clearly defined timeframe
• issue personalized digital certificates with authentication elements
• conduct an evaluation via online surveys and share a summary of the results with the lecturers and the organizational team
• create space for continued communication (forum, mailing list, social network)
• plan additional events (workshops, webinars) as a logical continuation of the conference
• archive all materials on institutional repositories or open platforms, while respecting copyright.