What does this article say?
This article explains how to create an event on STREAMBOXY and which general event settings should always be configured at the beginning.
What is a session?
Find the comparison between and detailed descriptions of an event, tenant and session here.
What is a main session?
All participants enter the main session when they enter the event via STREAMBOXY. Here you can decide whether you want to display a livestream, a conference or a content page. Sessions and an agenda can be created in addition to the main session.
When can I configure the main session settings?
As soon as you have created your event in the STREAMBOXY Backstage and have set the general event properties, a navigation bar opens with further setting options.
In the linked help articles, the main session settings are described in more detail.
- Event Settings
- Agenda and Sessions
- Appearance
- Poster
- Additional Navigation Elements
- Event users
- User registration
- Custom properties
How do I configure the main session settings?
To get to the main session settings, click on "Main Session Settings" in the left navigation bar.
A window with various setting options will then open.
General main session settings
The time setting options (start and end time), which can be assigned in the main session settings, are not displayed in the stage. Thus, these can be assigned, but do not have to be.
As default setting the title of the main session is named "Lobby". This can be changed in the title bar, but the set title will only be displayed if sessions and/or an agenda has been set.
Furthermore, an additional description can be added to the main session.
You have the external ID from other systems like stores etc.. In the External ID line you can enter it in this field for the assignment. The field can also be used via the API interface.
Session type
First decide which session type your main session/lobby should have.
You can currently choose between three types.
Main session settings independent of session type
The following setting options are identical for any selected session type.
Participant list
If you tick the box, the list of participants is visible to participants in the stage. Otherwise, the participants are only visible to presenters.
Please note any data protection regulations of your customer.
Interaction
Under Interaction, you have the option of activating various interaction tools and setting individual features.
By automatically opening the panels, individual content can be opened and highlighted as soon as you enter the event.
This is helpful at a live event, for example, to navigate participants directly to surveys or Q&A on the move.
External Tools
Detailed information on the external tools and their installation can be found here.
If you want to configure an external tool, click on "+ Add new tool".
Finalize main session settings
Complete the main session settings by clicking the "Update Session" button below.
Please note that this requires you to select the session type.
Live customisation of settings
You can configure and change individual settings in the session types at any time, even live during an event.
Please note that if you have already started the session, you can only change the session type of the lobby if you reset the main session in the stage. This can be done via the left navigation bar in the stage under the item "Session settings".