With today’s technology it’s become far easier to participate in events virtually.

Mastercard “Impossible Mascots” campaign enabled hospitalized children join Brazil’s national soccer team on the field with virtual reality created by telepresence robots. Google and other tech firms are creating depth-sensing 3D augmented reality apps that are expected to give virtual meeting spaces dimension and allow people to actually feel like they’re in the meeting room.

With remote work becoming more likely to maintain its trajectory post-COVID every day, expect to see many more advancements that facilitate more realistic virtual presence and participation.