How to Use Webinars in the Post-COVID Era: LIFE.14 Case Studies Covering International Streaming, In-House Training, and Economic Events

LIFE.14 inc
Sep 19
4 min read

Rapidly popularized by the impact of COVID-19, webinars (online seminars) have only grown in importance in the post-pandemic world. While they were once used “because gathering in person was impossible,” the convenience and efficiency of online streaming have now been widely recognized. Today, webinars have firmly established themselves as a way to deliver information to more people, at lower cost, with greater reliability.

International conferences and economic forums, which used to be dominated by in-person gatherings, now commonly take a hybrid form that allows overseas participants to join simultaneously. Within companies, training sessions and technical seminars are increasingly designed to let employees learn on-demand from home or while traveling. In addition, multilingual streaming with real-time interpretation has made global-scale communication and discussion more accessible than ever before.

At LIFE.14, we have supported webinar production and streaming for a diverse range of clients—from embassies and chambers of commerce to NPOs, multinational corporations, and Japanese enterprises. Leveraging our extensive experience, we provide seamless support at every stage: from planning and stream design to day-of operations and post-event follow-up.

In this article, we’ll highlight three specific use cases where webinars are playing an especially vital role in the post-COVID era.

1. In-House Training – Online Seminars That Enable Learning Anytime, Anywhere

Since the pandemic, many companies have adopted online training as part of their employee education programs. From expert-led technical seminars to orientation sessions for new hires, and even keynote lectures, employees can now participate on-demand—without the need for travel or time-consuming commutes.

At one Japanese company we supported, LIFE.14 filmed and streamed a seminar where external experts explained the latest technologies. Employees were able to join from home or while on business trips, greatly improving both the quality and efficiency of training.

The typical workflow for a LIFE.14 webinar project looks like this: First, we conduct a detailed pre-event consultation to confirm the format—whether it will be a two-person dialogue, a single keynote lecture, or something else—and design the most effective program structure. Next, our production team records the necessary video and photos on site, and our editors prepare the content for streaming in line with the presenters’ and client’s requests.

On the day of the broadcast, the client only needs one representative present. LIFE.14 manages everything else—from equipment setup to live operation—significantly reducing staffing costs. Immediately after the event, we generate a report of viewer data, analyzing participant attributes and trends. This provides concrete feedback that can be used to improve future training and seminars.

Corporate training webinars often face technical challenges such as ensuring clear audio (overcoming ambient noise and microphone issues), maintaining a stable connection (avoiding Wi-Fi dropouts), smoothly switching visuals (between presenters and slides), and collecting/analyzing participant data (to inform the next session). At LIFE.14, we address these issues comprehensively by using external microphones, wired connections, multi-camera setups with switchers, and post-event reporting based on viewer logs.

2. Streaming to a Global Audience – Case Studies from International Corporations and NPOs

For internationally active corporations and NPOs, webinars are an ideal way to deliver information to audiences around the world simultaneously. They make it possible to host symposia and briefings online safely and efficiently—without the travel and venue costs associated with in-person events. In particular, Zoom’s “simultaneous interpretation” feature enables multilingual presentations, allowing participants to follow content in their own language while actively engaging in discussions.

For nonprofit organizations such as NPOs and international NGOs, which are often expected to achieve maximum impact with limited budgets, webinars are a powerful tool that balances cost reduction with expanded outreach. They cut venue and travel costs dramatically while still enabling organizations to communicate their activities globally and demonstrate transparency to stakeholders.

At the same time, international streaming comes with its own unique challenges. Because participants connect from around the world, differences in internet speed and device environments are common. When attendance reaches several hundred people, managing entry/exit and controlling Q&A sessions becomes more complex. And when multiple languages are involved, simultaneous interpretation can easily be affected by setup errors or audio interference.

At LIFE.14, we address these challenges by conducting thorough rehearsals to ensure stable connections, carefully configuring and testing interpretation channels, and providing post-event reports based on viewer data analysis. This comprehensive support enables organizations—even those with limited resources—to confidently host international online events.

3. Economic Activities of Embassies and Chambers of Commerce – Energy Summits and Beyond

In the post-COVID era, economic forums and international symposia hosted by embassies and chambers of commerce are increasingly held online or in hybrid formats. By connecting participants gathered on-site with audiences joining remotely from overseas, these events now enable broader international exchange and more effective sharing of information.

In an international summit on energy issues, for example, on-site discussions were streamed live via Zoom. Government officials and corporate representatives from overseas joined online, enabling real-time exchanges across borders. During the broadcast, LIFE.14 implemented simultaneous interpretation support, ensuring that participants could follow the discussion in multiple languages. This not only broke down language barriers but also fostered deeper mutual understanding and more dynamic debate.

Large-scale international event streaming, however, comes with unique challenges. These include coordinating across time zones, managing speaking order, handling the complexities of multiple interpretation channels, and ensuring the level of security required at diplomatic events. Moreover, to deliver an “on-site experience” to remote participants, sophisticated video production—such as multi-camera setups and precise switching—is essential. LIFE.14 addresses these demands through careful sharing of scripts and rehearsal schedules, close collaboration with interpreters, and rigorous access control and secure handling of recorded data, enabling safe and high-quality hybrid broadcasts.

Over the years, LIFE.14 has successfully supported a wide range of online events, including international conferences, corporate trainings, NPO activities, and forums hosted by embassies and chambers of commerce. We are not just a streaming vendor—we work hand-in-hand with our clients, supporting them from planning and production through live operations and post-event data analysis. With experienced directors, cameramen, and sound engineers working as a team, we provide reliable technical expertise and flexible solutions that allow clients to entrust us with confidence.

For inquiries about webinars or hybrid events, please don’t hesitate to contact LIFE.14.

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