"Webex Events (classic)" has been replaced by "Webex Webinars." This transition was automatic; however, Events that were scheduled before this change have not been, and cannot be, converted to the new platform.
Webex Webinars is a great option for hosting seminars/events and delivering content to many people remotely.
Use Webex Webinars when the presentation is one-way. In other words, there is no, or very limited, vocal audience participation.
A Webinar can have up to 1,000 participants.
Learn how to Live-Stream to a larger audience: Webex Live-Streaming
Webex Webinars is web-based, so there is no need for a VPN. 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 Webinars (vs. Meetings): Host Webinars with Events (YouTube)
To Troubleshoot Webex Webinars, use the general Webex Troubleshooting pages. If you need further help, reach out to techsupport@uconn.edu.
With Webex Webinars (2022),
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 Webinar behind UConn NetID Login.
Automatic recording is now available (disables Automatic Practice Session).
Automatic Practice Session in the beginning of the Webinar is now available (disables Automatic Recording).
Concurrent Session Limit
Users may schedule up to 5 concurrent sessions. Both Webex Meetings and Webex Webinars count towards this quota.
The 4 Participant Roles in Webex Webinars
