"Webex Events (classic)" has been replaced by "Webex Events". This transition was automatic, however Events that were scheduled before this change have not been, and cannot be, converted to the new platform.
Known Issue with the current release, please read:
There is currently a mix-up in the auto-generated emails that are created upon scheduling your Event. The Attendees are given the Panelist call-in password; be sure to remove this information from the email before forwarding it to anyone. The email states the correct password, but in the instructions that follow below, the hyperlinked phone number includes the Panelist password instead of the Event password. If a user calls this number, they will join as a Panelist with a live microphone without realizing it. Note: Clicking on this hyperlinked number while on a mobile phone will tell your phone to dial the whole number.
This mix-up also occurs in the Host's (scheduler's) confirmation email. As shown in the screenshot below, the Panelist call-in password appears in the "attendees only" section. This confirmation email should not be forwarded to anyone, but keep this mix-up in mind while you are extracting information from this email to be shared elsewhere.
- Webex Events is a great option for hosting seminars/events and delivering content to many people remotely.
- Use Webex Events when the presentation is one-way. In other words, there is no, or very limited, vocal audience participation.
- An Event can have up to 1,000 participants.
- Learn how to Live-Stream to a larger audience: Webex Live-Streaming
- Webex Events is web-based so there is no need for a VPN and do not use a Remote Desktop Connection.
- The audience may use Chat and Q&A.
- Panelists, Cohosts, and the Host may make use of the Practice Session.
- Cisco Webex official description of Events (vs. Meetings): Host Webinars with Events (YouTube)
- To Troubleshoot Webex Events, use the general Webex Troubleshooting pages. If you need further help, reach out to avt@uconn.edu.
- With the New Webex Events (June 2021),
- there is just one join link for both Panelists and Attendees.
- panelists and attendees may join using the Web App ("join from browser"); no download required.
- it is very easy to lock your Event behind UConn NetID Login.
- Automatic recording is now available (disables Automatic Practice Session).
- Automatic Practice Session in the beginning of the Event is now available (disables Automatic Recording).
Video Walkthrough
Concurrent Session Limit
Users may schedule up to 5 concurrent sessions. Both Webex Meetings and Webex Events count towards this quota.