In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview three attendees from different parts of the world: India, Spain, and the USA. Our conversation focused on the experience of participating in a virtual event and ways to enhance engagement for attendees. Let's meet the attendees: Hari, Nilo, and Jeff. The article is available in Video, Audio, and transcribed text formats.<br /><br />### Interview with Hari from India<br /><br />Hari, residing in Kochi, India, shared insights about being part of the photo festival event. He submitted nine photos from his extensive collection of 200,000 images taken during his travels worldwide. Hari expressed his fulfillment in contributing to the global WordPress community by uploading his photos in just five minutes. He emphasized the sense of connection and belonging he felt through this virtual event.<br /><br />### Interview with Nilo from Spain<br /><br />Nilo, based in Sevilla, Spain, highlighted the global nature of the event, mentioning that it was not limited to India. He shared a clever hack he used to ensure his photos were moderated swiftly by always keeping a queue of five photos ready for review. Nilo also discussed his experience with photography and the importance of community engagement during such events.<br /><br />### Interview with Jeff from the USA<br /><br />Jeff, the Director of Open Source at 10up, residing in Chicago, Illinois, saw the event as an opportunity to contribute his vast collection of phone camera photos to the project. He mentioned the need for more community involvement and suggested incorporating side quests or achievements to enhance engagement. Jeff also proposed the idea of showcasing selected photos at physical WordCamp events to create a stronger sense of community.<br /><br />The interviews shed light on the diverse experiences of participants in the international photo event, emphasizing the need for community engagement and innovative ideas for future events. Stay tuned for more insights on next-gen events in tomorrow's episode with Julia Golomb from the community team.