The speaker discusses the benefits of virtual events and how they can complement in-person events. They also mention the evolution of virtual event platforms, like Hopin, and how they provide more alternatives for hosting events virtually. The speaker believes that virtual events are an important toolkit for community members, especially for those who cannot travel for financial or other reasons. The Q&A section includes a question about the cost of setting up a virtual event and the speaker suggests pre-recording content and using Google Docs or a Wiki page for submitting questions to avoid technical difficulties with live events.