Attend a virtual conference?

Have you heard about Second Life yet? A virtual 3D world, Second Life has become an outlet to develop a virtual identity. It has also become a home for many nonprofits. Another development, which may be timely in our present economy, is Virtualis, a convention center in Second Life. As the website relates: "Mirroring lavish real-world convention centers with lush grounds, Virtualis is owned and operated by real life meeting and event management professionals, boasting state of the art facilities with educational breakout rooms, a grand ballroom, exhibition halls and special event space to be used for networking and social gatherings or virtual teambuilding events. Virtualis integrates state-of-the-art technology making your programs powerful, cost-effective and eco-friendly."

Could this have applications for nonprofits? Can you imagine nonprofit professionals attending virtual workshops, conversing with each other, or having an evening dinner, all the while they are sitting at their computer? It definitely seems worth a try.