Global Virtual Events Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The virtual events industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 262,520.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 18.8% is expected of the worldwide virtual events industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$78,529.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$262,520.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
18.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global virtual events market highlights

  • The global virtual events market generated a revenue of USD 78,529.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 262,520.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 18.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, external event accounted for a revenue of USD 32,168.8 million in 2023.
  • Extended Event is the most lucrative event type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 78,529.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 262,520.8 million
Growth rate18.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentExternal event
Fastest growing segmentExtended Event
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationInternal Event, External Event, Extended Event

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 41.9% of the global virtual events market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 82,093.7 million by 2030.

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Global virtual events market outlook

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External event was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.96% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global virtual events market based on internal event, external event, extended event covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Virtual Events Event Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Internal Event
    • External Event
    • Extended Event
  • Global Virtual Events Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Communication
    • Recruitment
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Training
  • Global Virtual Events Establishment Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • SMBs
    • Large Institutions
  • Global Virtual Events End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Educational Institution
    • Enterprises
    • Organizations
    • Others
  • Global Virtual Events Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Conferences
    • Exhibitions/Trade Shows
    • Summits
    • Others
  • Global Virtual Events Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • BFSI
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Healthcare
    • Information Technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Media & Entertainment
    • Telecom
    • Others
  • Global Virtual Events Virtual Events Market Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Everyday events
    • Large-scale events

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